Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website. Its mission is to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending, empowering

Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website. Its mission is to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending, empowering individuals to support unique entrepreneurs globally.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Kiva enables lenders to make a direct impact worldwide.

An upcoming forum will address what's working, what's not, and potential improvements for homelessness by next year. Panelists include Multnomah County Chair-Elect Deborah Kafoury, Portland City

An upcoming forum will address what's working, what's not, and potential improvements for homelessness by next year. Panelists include Multnomah County Chair-Elect Deborah Kafoury, Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, Suzanne Hayden (Citizens Crime Commission), Traci Manning (Portland Bureau of Housing), Matt Morton (Native American Youth and Family Center), and Leo Rhodes (Street Roots). KGW's Reggie Aqui will moderate.

This initiative builds on past efforts, such as Nan Roman's (National Alliance to End Homelessness) April 4th presentation on causes and solutions. A City Club research committee is also studying how Multnomah County's homeless population can benefit from healthcare reforms, with results due in January. The City Club of Portland has dedicated 2014 to finding practical solutions to end local homelessness through research, advocacy, and public forums.

This B Corp Global Climate Summit session, part of the Day 2 Africa Regional Session, explores the circular economy. This model aims to eliminate waste, boost resource productivity, and redefine

This B Corp Global Climate Summit session, part of the Day 2 Africa Regional Session, explores the circular economy. This model aims to eliminate waste, boost resource productivity, and redefine how we design and reuse resources. With food waste alone contributing 3.3 billion tonnes of CO2 annually, and the linear economy's flaws exposed by COVID-19, the circular economy offers a new paradigm with an estimated $4.5 trillion annual economic potential by 2030.

The session will delve into applying circular principles to food waste management, how businesses adopt circularity for resilience, and real-world company case studies. It will also discuss the circular economy's potential for a green post-pandemic recovery. Speakers include Grace Wachori, Martha Nalweyiso, Matt Homewood, Daniel Chege, and Rita Atuti.

Matt and Jessica Flannery, co-founders of Kiva.org, discuss the launch of their highly successful online micro-lending venture.

Kiva empowers individuals to

Matt and Jessica Flannery, co-founders of Kiva.org, discuss the launch of their highly successful online micro-lending venture.

Kiva empowers individuals to lend small amounts of money to entrepreneurs and students worldwide, fostering financial inclusion and opportunity. Their inspiring mission is to create a better world through these impactful loans.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to kill bears to save the struggling Mulchatna caribou herd, which has plummeted from 200,000 to 16,000. However, scientists and conservation groups,

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to kill bears to save the struggling Mulchatna caribou herd, which has plummeted from 200,000 to 16,000. However, scientists and conservation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, contend this program lacks scientific support. Courts have already ruled against the initiative.

Independent experts identify disease and food scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, as the primary drivers of the caribou's decline, not bear predation. They assert that killing bears will not achieve long-term recovery. Wildlife management should prioritize science, sustainability, and ecosystem protection over scapegoating.

An Alaska Superior Court ruling permits the state to kill an unlimited number of black and brown bears across 40,000 square miles of southwest Alaska this summer. The state claims this "bear

An Alaska Superior Court ruling permits the state to kill an unlimited number of black and brown bears across 40,000 square miles of southwest Alaska this summer. The state claims this "bear control program" will boost a struggling caribou herd, but there is no scientific evidence to support this assertion.

Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the Center for Biological Diversity, expressed concern about the "unlawful plan's irreversible consequences" and the lack of scientific basis. He emphasized the need to protect wildlife based on science, not "disgraceful waste of the state’s limited resources."

The Center for Biological Diversity and Alaska Wildlife Alliance are collaborating to stop this program. Support their efforts in this critical fight.

This video highlights Jean Oniske, a 37-year-old Indigenous woman missing from Thompson, Manitoba, since April 18, 2026. The Thompson RCMP seeks public assistance. Jean is 5’ 8”, 145 lbs,

This video highlights Jean Oniske, a 37-year-old Indigenous woman missing from Thompson, Manitoba, since April 18, 2026. The Thompson RCMP seeks public assistance. Jean is 5’ 8”, 145 lbs, medium build, with brown eyes and shoulder-length light brown hair (sometimes blonde highlights). She often wears a hoodie and sweatpants.

Jean last spoke to family on April 18th and 23rd, 2026, in Thompson; her current whereabouts are unknown, raising concern from family and RCMP. If you have information, contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909. Anonymous tips: Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Ashlynn Bottle, a 23-year-old Indigenous woman, has been missing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, since April 26, 2026. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

The Thunder Bay

Ashlynn Bottle, a 23-year-old Indigenous woman, has been missing from Thunder Bay, Ontario, since April 26, 2026. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

The Thunder Bay Police Service seeks public assistance to locate Ashlynn. She is 5'3" with a thin build, brown eyes, and long, dark-brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black crop top, jacket, red baseball cap, burgundy sweatpants, red and white Jordan shoes, and carrying a black backpack.

If you have information, contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at 807-684-1200. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.p3tips.com.

Winnipeg Police seek public assistance locating Ashtyn Bruyere, a 17-year-old Indigenous girl missing since April 28, 2026. Last seen in Winnipeg's Crestview neighborhood, Ashtyn is 5'4",

Winnipeg Police seek public assistance locating Ashtyn Bruyere, a 17-year-old Indigenous girl missing since April 28, 2026. Last seen in Winnipeg's Crestview neighborhood, Ashtyn is 5'4", approximately 140 lbs, with brown eyes and long brown hair. Reference # R26-501.

If you have information, please contact Winnipeg Police (204-986-6250), Bear Clan Patrol (204-794-3568), Morgan's Warriors (431-996-3966), or anonymously via Crime Stoppers (204-786-8477). This video, part of a channel focusing on MMIW+ and Indigenous issues, is not monetized and uses content respectfully. Visit AboriginalAlert.ca for more.

Brown pelicans, once decimated by the feather trade and toxic pesticides, made a remarkable recovery. Following the U.S. ban of DDT and habitat protections under the ESA, their populations

Brown pelicans, once decimated by the feather trade and toxic pesticides, made a remarkable recovery. Following the U.S. ban of DDT and habitat protections under the ESA, their populations rebounded, leading to their full removal from the endangered species list by 2009.

Leading up to Endangered Species Day on May 15, we're highlighting marine animals protected by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Join us in defending this landmark law and species like these: https://oceana.ly/ESA