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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2005, a visit to Right to Play in Sierra Leone with skateboarding icon Tony Hawk changed my life. We wanted to create a standard for best practices and celebrate organizations that are aligned with Laureus’ purpose — leading from the front in using sport for good in society.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

In celebration of Women's History Month, we wanted to share some of these sheroic tales and introduce you to young women who are carrying the torch forward today. She's celebrated for "making films by women and about women," which featured females stars of the era, including Joan Crawford, Lucille Ball, and Clara Bow. Dorothy Arzner.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

KR: I think a major concern, from the very founding of the Global Fund, has remained a concern despite the fact that this year we celebrate our 20th anniversary of grant making, and that is access to the financial resources necessary to take the work that women do on a daily basis in their communities to the next level of impact.

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