This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with

This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with the city's 2005 "10-Year Plan to End Homelessness," questioning how strategies have changed and why new outcomes are anticipated.

Moderated by Gretchen Kafoury (former city commissioner and Portland State University faculty), the panel featured three key community leaders. Erik Sten, City Commissioner, discussed the city's program. Genevieve Nelson, co-founder of Sisters of The Road, shared insights from a survey of 400 homeless individuals. Lisa Schroeder, a business owner and co-chair of the Downtown Retail Council, provided the downtown business perspective.

Founder David Katz, Co-Founder Shaun Frankson, and plastics expert Mike Biddle were interviewed in Victoria, BC. They discussed The Plastic

Founder David Katz, Co-Founder Shaun Frankson, and plastics expert Mike Biddle were interviewed in Victoria, BC. They discussed The Plastic Bank's mission to reduce global poverty and plastic waste.

This interview was published on August 20, 2013.

Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy, a system our founders revolted against. He discusses redistribution, progressive taxation, and related

Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy, a system our founders revolted against. He discusses redistribution, progressive taxation, and related concepts.

This analysis was originally published on April 18, 2014.

This event, held on March 7, 2014, featured a panel of experts moderated by Nichole Maher, President of the NW Health Foundation.

Speakers included Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon

This event, held on March 7, 2014, featured a panel of experts moderated by Nichole Maher, President of the NW Health Foundation.

Speakers included Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries; Sunny Petit and Roberta Phillip-Robbins from the Oregon Council on Civil Rights; Jessica Nelson of the Oregon Employment Department; and Josh Lehner from the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis.

On April 4, 2014, Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, presented a national perspective on

On April 4, 2014, Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, presented a national perspective on homelessness.

She explored the causes and nature of this complex problem, examining emerging evidence-based solutions and their impact on communities. Roman also addressed the feasibility of ending homelessness, considering the necessary knowledge, capacity, and public and political will.

As a leading national voice on homelessness, Roman's organization partners with over 10,000 agencies nationwide.

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity, often relying on expensive, hazardous, and polluting kerosene lanterns or candles. The United Nations Millennium Development Goals

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity, often relying on expensive, hazardous, and polluting kerosene lanterns or candles. The United Nations Millennium Development Goals highlight electrification as crucial for poverty eradication, aiming to electrify 500 million more people by 2015.

Advances in LED technology offer a vital solution. For instance, homemaker Suranjini Kumar transitioned from oil lamps to bright, clean light in her home using D.Light. This demonstrates how modern lighting solutions can improve lives and contribute to global development goals.

Learn more about the Acumen Fund Fellows Program. For detailed information, visit www.acumenfund.org/fellows.html.

This content was

Learn more about the Acumen Fund Fellows Program. For detailed information, visit www.acumenfund.org/fellows.html.

This content was uploaded on September 30, 2010.

Jacqueline Novogratz, social entrepreneur and founder of the Acumen Fund, presented her vision at TEDxEuston, challenging the "Status Quo" and "Business as Usual." Her talk, "Power In Our

Jacqueline Novogratz, social entrepreneur and founder of the Acumen Fund, presented her vision at TEDxEuston, challenging the "Status Quo" and "Business as Usual." Her talk, "Power In Our Interconnectedness," urged a new approach to address failures where markets and governments have fallen short, advocating for "investing as a means, not just an end."

The event featured intro and outro music by Kadialy Kouyate, performed at TEDxEuston 2011. You can view the full performance here.