2012 Application Launch!
The ThinkImpact DC office is abuzz with discussions about the 2012 Innovation Institute and excitement about our updated website and launch of the 2012 application. We here in the office have been working hard to ensure that this summer’s Institute is the best yet! We have been listening to feedback of past scholars and advisors … Read more
SAWIP Event with ThinkImpact CEO
On Friday, July 1st, ThinkImpact founder and CEO, Saul Garlick, will participate in a panel on the topic of social entrepreneurship. The event is being organized by the South-Africa-Washington Internship Program (SAWIP). SAWIP is non governmental organization that brings outstanding South African students to the U.S. for internship opportunities in Washington DC. Saul,along with members of United States … Read more
Just before the Holiday Season
By Saul Garlick, Executive Director I can’t believe that I just got back from South Africa 3 days ago; I have just over 1 week to work here in the office, then I am heading out of town for Thanksgiving, and then the annual event is upon us. Whoa. Where does the time go? It … Read more
Mama Wanda’s House
I recently returned from the Ambassadors trip, a week long trip to South Africa that features the work ThinkImpact has done in Manyaleti. This was my first view of the villages where we work, and I experienced it with my grandfather (Pops) by my side. Pops and I stayed with Mama Wanda in the small … Read more
Here and There
By Rachel Gordon, Associate Director of International Programs For this week’s blog post, I’ve chosen to write about a mini “personal dilemma” I’ve been experiencing lately. I’m not writing about anything new or shocking; to the contrary, I’m writing about an issue that I assume many of you have felt and experienced. Today, I want … Read more
Hurry up and catch up!
By Saul Garlick, Executive Director This week has gotten off to a great start. First, I got an iPad. Then I got caught up with my emails from weeks of traveling. Whenever I travel I think to myself, “this time will be different, emails will not become a source of frustration.” And just like every … Read more
Calling Extraordinary Young Entrepreneurs
This article has been cross posted from Huffington Post. By Saul Garlick, Executive Director American undergraduate and graduate students are starting businesses in rural Africa that combat social problems and alleviate poverty. This phenomenon is facilitated by ThinkImpact, the nonprofit organization that I run out of Washington, D.C. that helps young Americans catalyze social businesses … Read more
2011 Fellows Announced!
ThinkImpact is extremely excited to announce its 2011 Fellows – Rachael Estess, Kate Loose and Paul Wood. Our Fellows represent the best and brightest of young social entrepreneurs, creating innovations in social business that will benefit societies in Kenya and South Africa. Rachael, a native of Florida, has teamed up with local community entrepreneurs in … Read more
ThinkImpact Supporter’s Guide
Check it out! It gives a tour through our comprehensive program of creating social businesses in rural Kenya and South Africa. ThinkImpact Supporters Guide
Hidden Moments of Beauty in SA Village
By Chelsea Coalwell “I don’t want to be cliché and say that this summer was “life changing” but it was pretty extraordinary. I not only learned what poverty is really like and the role of non-profits, I learned a lot about myself. I wouldn’t change this summer for the world. I strongly recommend that anyone … Read more
