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The 13th Issue of NTEN: Change is Out - "Competitive & Innovative Nonprofits"

NTEN

When the words of our quarterly theme, “innovative and competitive” come to mind, I think about what we can learn from farmers. Look inside to learn the story behind the cover portrait, a tribute to Juanita Baltodano, President of the APPTA Fair Trade cacao and banana cooperative in Costa Rica.

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Traveling Postcards: Interview with Founder, Caroline Lovell

Have Fun - Do Good

Each card is a piece of art in my mind. Several years ago, I had an opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with a group of artists. We know that creativity and freedom of expression go a long way in educating children to be tolerant and open minded. Connecting personal wisdom to effect positive change is our goal.

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Break the Bias: Changing the Game for Girls & Women

Saleforce Nonprofit

With that in mind, here are three other organizations that are working to break the bias for girls and women across the world. Fundacion GOLEES is based in Costa Rica and works with girls and women ages 10-60.

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Do-Good Tranquilista: Interview with Kimberly Wilson

Have Fun - Do Good

Kimberly has authored two books: Hip Tranquil Chick: A Guide to Life On and Off the Yoga Mat , and Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Mindful Play. You talked a little bit about your new book, Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Mindful Pla y, which is coming out 2010.

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Live The Questions Now

Global Giving

Zen Buddhism describes this idea as “ Beginner’s Mind ”?—?the You don’t have to have Leonardo’s mind to do this. Featured Photo: Empower Youth through Technology in Costa Rica by Asociacion ideas en Accion. the state of remaining always open to new ideas and possibilities and exploring those idea through curiosity.