Darryl Carnley’s My 360 Project aims to change the lives of 300 million barefoot children by teaching locals to create sustainable cobbler businesses. Experts train artisans to build shoes, and volunteers then deliver to impoverished communities. The project instills hope and encourages people to dream again, transforming lives through community-driven initiatives.
Oceans Melting Greenland Ice Mission. Climate Elvis has arrived in Greenland! NASA’s Principal Investigator Josh Willis investigates ice melt and rising ocean temperatures during the day studying the interaction between the oceans and the ice. By night, he dives into the vibrant world of theater to share his research through humor and music. Josh Willis transforms into Climate Elvis, rocking and rolling with Climate Rock!
”I didn’t know where I fit in the world.” Richard East, widely recognized as Van Cat Meow, is a nomadic minimalist from Tasmania who travels across Australia in a camper van with his feline companion, Willow. He embodies exploration and adventure—the very pursuits that often fade from our view as we navigate the challenges of adulthood.
Storyteller Elaine Muray immerses the audience in a unique and intense performance of narrative communications. Elaine focuses on creating clear physical transitions between characters for effective interaction bringing characters and stories to life.
Human Rights. What is our global obligation?
Whom do we honor and whom do we fight for as a global society? Associate professor Shelley K. White of Simmons University explores human rights, questioning global obligations and access disparities. She reflects on personal experiences with death and the urgent need to honor the histories of marginalized lives. She emphasizes the different realities faced by children. Shelley is a member of WE organization, advocating for sustainable change.
What sentimental items do you have at home that are broken or unused? Instead of tossing them away, consider fixing them! Repair Cafes around the world help prevent waste. Event coordinator Anne Davey and Andrew Tynan founder of North Balwyn Repair Cafe in Melbourne, emphasize the importance of developing problem-solving skills in society and mending broken belongings. Also, patrons of North Balwyn Repair Cafe share experiences. (The concept originated in Amsterdam in 2009, initiated by Martine Postma, and has since promoted sustainability at a local level.)
Don’t throw it away! Fix it instead! The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum worldwide. What happens to the broken items in your home? Kaz and Dan from Victoria, Australia, have years of experience repairing and restoring items in their shed. They are now offering their repair services at Repair Cafes throughout Melbourne and various locations in the state of Victoria.
She was homeless once. Today she is A Rose Called Candace.” Candace Nicholas-Lippman shares her journey from a dysfunctional upbringing and homelessness to becoming a writer and solo storytelling performer. She is changing lives!
Magic Words? Who doesn’t love magic? Actress, script writer and copyright entrepreneur Kelsey Formost focuses on copyright and word coaching. She shares her innate interest in helping you tell your own story. How do you craft authentic messaging without AI to connect with your audience? Discover the “magic words” that resonate across various industries.
Kurt Polzin of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution shares his journey in oceanography, emphasizing its adventurous and individualistic nature compared to high-energy physics. He describes the anxiety of ensuring that multi-million dollar instruments return from the ocean’s depths, highlighting the tactile experience of working at sea.