wellbeing

nature and wellbeing - A picture of a forest and a river
February 6, 2021
Nature, well-being, and social change
Carlos Souza and Michael Jenkins talk about the interconnections between their environmental work and ideas of well-being.
by Skoll Foundation | 2 min read
Photo by a blind photographer of feet on a beach in the sand
January 9, 2021
Being blinded by labels stops social change
Art and storytelling help people to write their own narratives and connect beyond labels.
by World Economic Forum | 2 min read
Tree_Skoll
December 12, 2020
The power of collective healing
Healing collective trauma at the community level and planetary health are now becoming part of the healthcare system.
by Skoll Foundation | 2 min read
Art for social change - a long exposure photograph of a gallery
November 28, 2020
Harnessing the power of human imagination for social change
Art can change the social contract with society and shift the power of imagination into collective development.
by World Economic Forum | 2 min read
A blade of grass emerging through concrete craks
October 22, 2020
The problem with resilience as we know it
Because resilience today has become an expected and standard response to distress, failure to achieve it implies that something is wrong with us.
by Ruchita Chandrashekar | 4 min read
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October 1, 2020
Art therapy: How the arts can sharpen mental health research
Engagement with the arts takes on higher significance during unsettled times and can create positive change in health research.
by World Economic Forum | 2 min read
group of youthbuild members standing together-wellbeing
September 12, 2020
YouthBuild’s formula for well-being
Dorothy Stoneman, founder and former CEO of YouthBuild USA, on well-being practices that have been built into the organisation and its network from inception.
by Skoll Foundation | 2 min read
Dominoes falling down_Pixabay
August 19, 2020
Productivity at the cost of well-being
Most work cultures and structures today are out of touch with the needs of young people, particularly when it comes to mental health and well-being.
by Manak Matiyani | 6 min read
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August 15, 2020
Bringing organisational well-being to life
By committing to a broad, participatory learning process, social change leaders can greatly enhance staff positivity and resilience, as well as increase organisational sustainability and impact.
by Stanford Social Innovation Review | 2 min read
Tostan - Molly and Elena
August 8, 2020
Organisational well-being and leadership transition
Molly Melching, founder and creative director of Tostan and her successor as CEO, Elena Bonometti, reflect on the intersecting themes of well-being and the transition process they went through.
by Skoll Foundation | 2 min read
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