Miscellaneous
Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz: From making millions to guiding pilgrims
Bestselling author Paulo Coelho knows why Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz gave up a big-spending lifestyle in Brazil to open an inn for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue The modern pilgrims arrive tired but content at the Praza do Obradoiro Read More...
Angela Rackstraw: Inspiring hope through art therapy
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu says Angela Rackstraw has made great strides at breaking down racial and cultural barriers in South Africa through art and art education. Desmond Tutu | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Angela Rackstraw, Founder, Community Art Therapy. Cape Town, South Africa Photo: Chris Read More...
Gay Luce: Connecting spirits and emotions at Mystery School
Philosopher Jean Houston credits Gay Luce's success with her Nine Gates Mystery School to her depth of understanding of the human condition. Carmel Wroth | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Gay Luce, Founder, Nine Gates Mystery School. Corte Madera, California Photo: Caramel Wroth When Gay Luce was a Read More...
Robi Damelin: Circle of parents, circle of peace
Ode reader and conflict resolution expert Craig Zelizer nominated Robi Damelin for her work at advocating peace in Israel and comforting parents who have lost children to war. Craig Zelizer | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Robi Damelin, founder of The Parents Circle. Tel Aviv, Israel Photo: The Forgiveness Read More...
AfriGadget: Using African ingenuity to solve everyday problems
What if you live in a slum in one of Africa's big cities and you can't afford to buy a soccer ball? Editors | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Photo: Erik Hersman What if you live in a slum in one of Africa’s big cities and you can’t afford to buy a soccer ball? You make one yourself, of Read More...
The secret of Santiago
Only the first 10 pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela can get a free meal. But what if you’re eleventh and you play dumb? Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Minus wants to experience it just once. And he thinks he’ll make it today. It is 6.30 p.m. on a Saturday evening; the autumn sun Read More...
Interview with Rinaldo
Editors | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Rinaldo Brutoco is the founder and director of The World Business Academy in Ojai, California. Through lectures and publications, the Academy works to promote a shift in mentality among business leaders toward corporate responsibility and values-driven leadership. Here Read More...
Madieng Seck: Moving Slow Food in Senegal
Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food International nominated Madieng Seck because of his passion for Senegalese agriculture and the local food movement. Carlo Petrini | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Madieng Seck, Member, Slow Food. Dakar, Senegal Photo: Veila Lucidi Several years ago, Madieng Seck Read More...
Marta Gabre-Tsadick: Determination and development in Ethiopia
Ethiopia's top model Liya Kebede says we all have a little something to learn about community spirit from Marta Gabre-Tsadick. Carmel Wroth | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Marta Gabre-Tsadick, Founder, Project Mercy. Yetebon, Ethiopia Photo: Getty In 32 years spent running an aid organization in Read More...
Profile of James Kass
Editors | Jan/Feb 2009 issue At the first poetry slam he organized for Bay area teenagers in 1996, James Kass was nervous, wondering if the group could put on a good show. But when the kids started performing, his doubts disappeared. “We had practiced,” Kass says. “But then they got up to the Read More...