German people are strict, Indian people are chaotic, some are rich, others poor, these people need this and others that …. Do you know these stereotypes? When these stereotypes are linked to emotions and become prejudices, when the media starts to highlight again and again the same negative or positive aspects, when thoughts how entire…
Tag: change
When poor girls learn about graphic design
It’s a small project, but one of those projects which makes a difference in the lives of young adults. Directly, without too much theoretical thinking how to do it, but just by starting and making a difference – step by step. The idea is simple, but effective . The location? An orphanage in Mangalore, India….
A billbed for homeless – How the advertising industry can create a better world
Just imagine how many people do not have a home, no house where to go and sleep at night. In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, but also in many other countries of the world people must sleep on the streets, just lying on the ground. In the big cities several hundred of thousands of men, women and…
Show leaders the need for change. Disruptive Leadership Training in rural India
Have you ever thought about a disruptive, out-of-the-comfort zone leadership training for business managers that besides challenging your managers could also being the starting point to connect social and future business activities? I have experienced many leadership trainings in the last years. On different topics and with teachers who tried their best. I have seen…
Does business mean you loose a part of yourself?
Curious, open-minded, proud of what they have and at the same time keen to learn, community based – that’s what amazes me again and again when I visit tribal villages. “A huge part of me is not present any more, while focusing on the business perspective only it seems that I have forgotten and lost…
Modern tech, trends and dreams of a healthier world – the pit of ignorance or the land of knowledge?
The need for a better world, for healthier people and happier people all over the world is still as big as many years ago. Even bigger. Maybe even more pressing. Promising solutions and trends are present everywhere: conferences, books, in the media – we are advanced, we have created high tech, the dream that…
Talking about Social enterpreneurship @German-African Economics Forum – it’s not all about Millennials
It’s time to share social entrepreneurial examples and initiatives on where traditional business partners meet and new business connections are done. Yesterday I met business people, investors, people who want to invest and mostly are already several years very successful in what they do at the German-African Economics Forum in Dortmund, Germany. There is…
Where humans need more than medicine – A tribal hospital with empathy and a leadership lesson
We all know that staying in a hospital is not really fun. Staying in a poor hospital in the very rural areas in South India is even worse. There are many challenges to overcome and it is too easy to criticize what is missing and what should be done. But not everything depends on money…
Development? Helping the poor? We don’t do enough – it’s time to think really big
Technical solutions? Wow. The next app is done … Don’t get me wrong. It might be a fantastic app, but it will not change the world as long as it is not part of a ‘big picture solution’. I’m appassionated about social entrepreneurial solutions. Great people. Appassionated people with good ideas. I appreciate…
How cleaning agents can change a life
There are several re-used bottles on the bottom: inside there are very colourful liquids: red, yellow, blu, white… And there is a very special, but fresh smell in the air. I have entered a small room. At the back of the room some big containers are visible. “My Mum has joined a selfhelp group here…
Go India, go future! 