TRVST Jun 4 Clean water changes lives, especially for women & young girls. It saves hours of walking each day. It means better health and an increase in school attendance. Families can then invest time into earning money and creating small businesses. Opportunities for Life is a charity bringing…

TRVST Jun 7 Amazing Women Global is a coaching and training company which also showcases the stories of ordinary women doing amazing things through a bi-annual awards ceremony. It was founded by Roz Thornton in 2016. The mission of Amazing Women Global is to empower women to be the best version of…

TRVST Jun 17 Gift buying can be a challenge for anyone. Coming up with eco-friendly, plastic-free gift ideas is even more tasking once you attempt the search. As we celebrate special events and seasons with the people in our lives, we should remember to consciously pick items which will eventually…

TRVST Jun 16 Mass clothing production is a major source of ethical and environmental concerns. Thankfully, there are ethical clothing brands willing to bet against fast fashion. Like many other people, I enjoy wearing fashionable items. However, I’ve recently learned to act more consciously about…

TRVST Jun 16 Getting the most from our lives and being present in all that we do is an aspiration most of us share. However, to achieve this we need to pay attention and remain focused, which takes practice and the right guidance. Here are 5 mindfulness talks to inspire a great day. In our lives, we…

TRVST Jun 16 Estimates suggest that one-third of the food produced globally goes to waste. With food waste as a growing worldwide issue in mind, here are some tips to waste less food. Whether for great taste, nutritional value and healthy eating , or both, we all have our reasons for the type of…

TRVST Jun 16 Centuries ago, sailors used wind turbines at sea to propel their boats. Today, offshore wind turbines are used to generate clean energy for cities around the world. What is offshore wind energy and how has it helped to produce cleaner greener power? By October 1990, news publications in…

TRVST Jun 16 In the modern world that we live in, going green is an important challenge for many companies across the globe. Some of the largest and most widely recognised companies are now realising that they must operate in a more responsible way. They must remain relevant and appeal to changing…

TRVST Jun 16 Fossil fuels have powered us for many decades. As we all know, they are not particularly kind to the environment. Our reliance on fossil fuel is changing as we seek to reverse the damage caused to the environment. Following decades of Co2 emissions entering the atmosphere, there have…

TRVST Jun 7 Modern solar energy is something that many of us are now familiar with. Energy companies, homeowners and businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of the sun to produce electricity using solar power. Despite this, many people might not realise that the history of solar power dates…

TRVST Jun 17 What are the Amazon Leadership Principles that have helped to make Amazon one of the most successful companies in the world? What Can We Learn From Jeff Bezos’ Leadership Style? As the creator of Amazon, the 18th biggest company in the world (Forbes Global 500 2018) it is not surprising…

TRVST Jun 6 We have perfected the art of paying less attention to our internal and external environments. For some people, they have to listen to music while walking or taking the train. Some have to drink their morning coffee while scrolling through their phones. Others can’t eat a meal if they are…

TRVST Jun 10 Electricity consumption is one of our biggest environmental concerns, and for good reason. While the introduction of renewable energy has reduced our dependence on fossil fuel for electricity, the latter is still our main source of energy. Saving electricity at home can not only help…

TRVST Jun 6 Recycling is a word that dominates almost every media outlet. While the focus is often on reducing the use of plastic and recycling more, it can be easy to forget the amount of E-waste that is generated on a global scale. E-waste consists of electrical devices such as computer equipment,…

TRVST Jun 7 Plastic waste is a significant problem that is having an impact on a global scale. We are now generating an estimated 300 million tonnes of plastic annually, according to a Greenpeace report 10% per cent of which eventually makes its way into our oceans . Unless drastic changes are made,…

TRVST Jun 6 Food waste is a global issue and is becoming a sticking point for many. A significant portion of the food we grow is wasted. Whether that is at the point of production or after it has reached the consumer, whatever it might be, food is being wasted. So, is now the time to find out how to…

TRVST Jun 12 Renewable energy is something that we hear about constantly and for good reason. What are the advantages of renewable energy as we are seeking to reverse the damage caused by green house gases? Wind turbines and solar panels are becoming increasingly common. They are dotted around the…

TRVST Jun 15 Sustainability has become an increasingly important discussion as we hurtle towards breaching the limits of our planet and some say that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil and gas. Although this isn’t quite correct, as it is hard to estimate the impact…

TRVST Jun 8 Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard Business School, conducted a study to understand what people’s strongest influences on each other in the workspace might be. Cuddy’s data revealed that the top two answers were an individual’s perceived competence and an individual’s perceived…

TRVST Jun 7 We are facing many different challenges across the world such as environmental accidents, global warming and industrial pollution but there is something else that is happening that many of us are not aware of. Food Waste. Food. We all need it and many of us are lucky enough to have…

TRVST Jun 10 In 2015, Elizabeth, a student from Stony Brook University, decided to consistently study for 100 days and blog about it on her Tumblr to document the experience. She tagged this challenge as her ‘100 days of productivity’. The challenge kept her on her toes; she was tackling one task a…

TRVST Jun 15 Social media marketing has become an essential marketing tool for most organisations over the last decade. Social media now reaches more people, faster and in more ways in our day to day lives than previous mainstream advertising such as television. In fact, while people over 65s still…

TRVST Jun 16 A Collaborative Culture Is Not Enough Organisations are responding to increasing complexity by enabling greater collaboration across organisational boundaries. As a result, new, better ways of doing things emerge from the daily interactions between teams and customers. The role of…

TRVST Jun 16 While every social enterprise needs skilled and capable people, possibly the last thing a social enterprise needs are people willing to rest upon their laurels, or who think that the solutions existing today will be fit for an uncertain future. By understanding fixed and growth mindsets…

TRVST Jun 12 Human Trafficking is the Illegal trade in human beings for various forms of work or labour including begging, domestic work, prostitution, organ harvesting, etc. Why this matters here in Nigeria and elsewhere in the world Every year, the world faces the scourge of human trafficking…

TRVST Jun 13 In this second post for TRVST Dene Stuart explores the leadership qualities that are required and we can all develop to drive change. Dene previously introduced the principles of leadership for change , exploring why leadership is a required skill. ‘I know of no single formula for…

TRVST Jun 4 In this article the team from Startup Societies explore how to quickstart communities by providing the means for a place to start developing new ideas and approaches to governance and government. Government: A very poor product The World Bank claims that just over half of all wealth in…

TRVST Jun 8 With the media constantly bombarding us with news on which food to eat, and those foods to avoid it can all be a little confusing. To be at our best selves we need to choose to eat well. What is healthy eating? Here’s we’ll have a look and see if we can make it a little easier for you.…

TRVST Jun 8 Plastic straws are almost always used only once before being disposed of. Further, they really are non-essential (we can drink soda without right?). Plastic straws are single-use, lightweight, and made from Polypropylene, a material which isn’t easily recycled and degrades slowly. As a…

TRVST Jun 12 It is said that we get through a staggering 500 million straws a day in the US. These small plastic tubes of convenience pose a disproportionate impact on the environment due to their lightweight and the sheer volume that we get through. Unfortunately, they are not easily or always…

TRVST Jun 15 Many eco-friendly alternatives to plastic straws now exist. In the US alone 500 million plastic straws are used a day. Their environmental impact is not nearly as insignificant as you might think exemplified by an estimated 7.5 million plastic straws being found washed up on America’s…

TRVST Jun 15 Staying motivated as a social entrepreneur or ambitious changemaker requires constant effort because all the great aspects of setting out and doing good in the world equally contribute to its downsides. Setting out on an entrepreneurial path requires focus and dedication. Here are 9…

TRVST Jun 13 Quora is the biggest online platform where you can find user-generated answers to questions about anything. People ask about work, DIY help, relationships, and personal life experiences. And there are usually people ready to give answers. This article lays out why you should pay…

TRVST Jun 8 Is your job about to be eaten by a robot? AI is developing faster than you can say ‘Blade Runner’ and automation is radically remodelling the way we work. Add the rising gig economy to this equation and you may be looking anxiously over your shoulder right now. Why is creativity and…

TRVST Jun 7 What soft skills do you need in the fast-paced world we live in to manage change projects? It’s tough out there and whereas doing good is very rewarding you are also going to need to manage people and relationships to grow and develop your social enterprise. What’s involved in people…

TRVST Jun 6 Do you motivate people to take action even after you leave the room? Changemakers setting out on a journey to grow a social enterprise or scale an impact project will in all but the smallest enterprises require hard working teams behind them to help bring their plans to life. The idea of…

TRVST Jun 7 Abuse scandals. Misappropriated funds. Toxic workplaces. Funding crises. Failed mergers. Closures. Layoffs. I’m talking there about charities, not profit-hungry corporations. It sometimes feels like chunks of the charity world have lost their way, becoming mired in their internal…

TRVST Jun 12 Are you starting a social enterprise or project? Or managing the next stages of growth, spinning plates with loads to organise? It can be pretty overwhelming. Having the right productivity tools and software in place can make all the difference in the quality of your work, your…

TRVST Jun 15 How does sugar impact your stress levels? Research studies have shown a diet full of fruit and vegetables can result in higher wellbeing . Why is it we crave sugar when stressed? But what really happens when we’re stressed — In stressful situations our body enters a ‘ flight or fight…

TRVST Jun 10 Here Dene Stuart, drawing from over 35 years experience in the commercial sector, shares his insight into how to go about leadership for change. What is leadership, how do you find your why and become an authentic leader. Dene has also uniquely developed 7 leadership qualities for…