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But Why Are You Interested in the Congo?

By on August 16, 2012 in Social Entrepreneurship, Starting the Journey

My name is Nathaniel Houghton and I am the Founder and CEO of the Congo Leadership Initiative. CLI develops the next generation of leaders to be catalysts for peace and prosperity in the Congo. We’re a registered nonprofit in the United States with a staff and board of dedicated full of talented volunteers. Additionally, our [...]

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Diving, Sinking, and Swimming

By on August 7, 2012 in Featured, Social Entrepreneurship, Stories of Impact

A month before my 24th birthday, I was fatigued, directionless, and jaded from role playing in a life that wasn’t my own. Up to that point in my life, I made a lot of safe decisions, many that weren’t directed at my happiness. I decided to change this habit and made the rash decision of quitting my stable, [...]

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Nakate Project, Agnes

Social Change Through the Lens of Relationships

By on August 7, 2012 in Featured, Social Entrepreneurship, Starting the Journey

I met Agnes when I was 21. It was my third week in Uganda, but my first day in Kakooge. Dressed in a bright red dress and sparkling flip flops, she greeted me with a loud voice and open arms. She gave me a hug and three kisses – left, right, left. She waved her [...]

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