#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Good

Making the world a better place is something all the changemakers we feature on #impact Podcast have in common.  In this short Christmas Special, they let us in on 8 small ways we can help to make the world a better place. Sit back, relax and enjoy. The visions of the changemakers we feature on... The post #40: Eight ideas what everyone could do right now to make the world a better place appeared...

Mark Arnoldy is playing the long game to bring sustainable healthcare designed to scale to rural Nepal. In this episode, you meet Mark Arnoldy, CEO of Possible, a Non-Profit organisation that sets up health services in poor, remote regions, initially in Nepal. Possible uses data-driven patient management and community health workers armed with tablets and... The post #39: An innovative healthcare...

This year HandsOn Hong Kong celebrates 10 years of impactful work making volunteering more accessible to people in Hong Kong. Founded in 2007, HandsOn Hong Kong runs more than 100 volunteer activities each month, working with 70+ nonprofit partners across the community to serve those in greatest need, including children and youth, the elderly, ethnic... The post #38: Why we should all care about v...

10×10 Philanthropy is an innovative fundraising event with lasting impact that makes giving easy and fun. The concept is simple. Ten volunteers form a committee. They choose three charities they want to support and each of these ten volunteers invites at least 10 guests to a live crowdfunding event for purpose. Attendees have the opportunity to vote... The post #37: Fundraising the millennial way...

If you empower women, you empower a community. In this episode, you hear from the women behind Enrich, a charity dedicated to promoting economic empowerment for migrant domestic workers, one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Founded by three women with backgrounds in NGOs, women’s empowerment and finance, Enrich is still women-run. Deputy... The post #36: Promoting economic empowerment...

Today green living is a trending topic in Hong Kong. Looking back six years ago, when Sonalie Figueiras started her own health journey, she had a very tough time finding resources and shops on green living to make lifestyle changes that would allow her to lead a life that is healthier and more environmentally conscious.... The post #35: Pioneering green and healthy living in Hong Kong and beyond –...

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights,” it reads in the first article of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In this episode you hear from Bess Hepworth, Founder of Planet Ally, a new global multimedia platform committed to LGBTI advocacy. Bess is an activist and bridge builder, a natural... The post #34: Born this way – An ally to advance human rights and equality...

Fanny Moritz’s mission is to make a Zero Waste lifestyle more accessible here in Hong Kong. Fanny felt inspired by reading fellow French native Bea Johnson’s influential book Zero Waste Home. However, when she tried to put into action all that she learned, she found that there were very few shops that thought holistically about... The post #33: Making Zero Waste Possible in Hong Kong and beyond ap...

Join us for a coasteering adventure. Picture the coastline of Hong Kong Island – wild cliffs, hidden beaches and the busy sounds of dangerous waves. You smell the ocean, as well as a bustling urban metropolis. Now imagine two people circumnavigating the full length of the coastline, rock climbing, jumping and swimming, hanging from cliffs to... The post #32: A Coasteering Adventure with lasting en...

Impact measurement takes many shapes and forms. Every impact organisation has to stay accountable to their cause, clients, donors and investors. If you don’t just look at profit margins but also want to track your social impact, your metrics need even more refinement. At the end of the day, the Million Dollar Question remains: Is... The post #31: The million dollar question: Is your work making an...

“You can’t un-see things,” this is what Dr.med. Jill Robinson, Founder and CEO of Animals Asia Foundation, says about her experience walking into a Bear Farm in the South of China back in 1993. A Fateful visit to a Bear Farm in South China  There Jill experienced the gruesome conditions, and abuse of moon bears... The post #30: A modern day warrior fighting for animal welfare. Jill Robinson, Anima...

Making Sustainable fashion is a hot topic, and the environmental NGO Redress is doing its part to put Hong Kong at the centre of the eco-fashion world with their annual EcoChic Design Award. Every year, this competition showcases young talents who put sustainability first when it comes to their beautiful designs. 10 for 10 –... The post #29: Green is the new black. Making your wardrobe more sustai...

“Wir wollen Spuren hinterlassen und wir wollen etwas zum Besseren verändern,” das sagt Claudia Stöckl über ihre Arbeit für ZUKI- Zukunft für Kinder.  Find the highlights of this interview in English here. Claudia Stöckl kennen die meisten als die charmante Gastgeberin der wöchentlichen Radioshow Ö3 Frühstück bei mir, die sie seit nun mehr über 20... The post #28: Wie Claudia Stöckl die Welt jeden...

Do you have a favourite TED video that made you laugh, cry, or just get fired up about an issue? Is there one that you’ve shared with all your friends? TED talks have become a staple of modern culture, sharing “ideas worth spreading” around the globe. Today you’ll hear from Jen Flowers and Stefanie Myers,... The post #27: Ideas worth spreading: The making of TEDxTinHauWomen appeared first on .

Circus is all about social innovation. The consultancy works with listed companies, SME’s, social enterprises and start ups to strengthen their impact and financial return. They don’t believe in the traditional Corporate Social Responsibility concept but prefer to promote Corporate Social Innovation. In this episode, you hear from Alvin Yip, board member of Circus and... The post #26: Promoting so...

At the Redress X Cathay Pacific Uniform Reconstruction Challenge… …emerging fashion designers set out to prove that waste is not waste until it’s wasted. If you think about fashion waste, I wonder if you have considered the massive amount of uniforms that are discarded every single day? Redress and Cathay Pacific took the 10 finalists of... The post #25: Bonus Episode: Redress X Cathay Pacific Uni...

Jeff Rotmeyer loves his value driven work. He started two charities at the same time. People called him crazy. We call him brave.  Together with an army of dedicated volunteers, he shows love to the forgotten communities of Hong Kong. ImpactHK supports the homeless and emphasises job creation. Love 21 Foundation works with the down syndrome... The post #24: A movement showing love to the forgotten...

As #impact Podcast prepares an amazing lineup of local and international change makers for Season 2, we wanted to share some clips that have had a lasting impact on us.  We have started to process the feedback provided by our wonderful listeners – if you haven’t contributed yet, please access the survey here – and a... The post #23: Bonus Episode: Regina recalls her most memorable moments from Sea...

Want more behind the scenes and learn how to get your own Podcast off the ground? Check out Regina’s new show OFF THE RECORD – PODCASTING with #impact We are celebrating the Finale of Season 1 with a first. This is the very first time that Regina Larko, who you usually know as the host... The post #22: How and why Regina started this Podcast: The Failures and The Fun appeared first on .

Do you remember what dreams you had when you were between seven and nine years old and how your days looked?   Today you meet kids that are just like any other children. They love to play, they are curious to learn, but there is something about them that makes them very special. They step... The post #21: These 7 and 9-year-old girls know how to make an impact. appeared first on .

In this episode, Regina shares how she discovered Tilt Magazine and why the resources and topics they cover are so useful to her. “Five Mistakes that Social Entrepreneurs Make When Crafting their brands” is just one of the insightful articles of Tilt Magazine’s first issue. Looking through the topics they cover in their online magazine and blog,... The post #20: Learn from leading social innovator...

Join us to hear tales from 25 years fighting slavery, and why Matt Friedman of the Mekong Club is still hopeful. “Today there are more slaves than at any other time in history.” Matt Friedman‘s story does not always make for easy listening, but he tells it in such a way that, despite learning that... The post #19: This man is fighting the business of slavery. Matt Friedman, The Mekong Club. appear...

Today we invite you to take a walk with us. In this episode, you meet Liz Steiger, Founder and CEO of Imperial Glamour Club. We recorded this interview while taking a walk and encouraged a stranger to join us for a spontaneous workout session. Liz is growing a community for women who aspire a slender... The post #18: Working out should be easy and free. Empowering women with sports. appeared first...

This week we do things a bit differently, because in this episode, Christina Dean, Founder of Redress, answers YOUR questions. If you missed last weeks live recording, you might want to head over to Episode 16 first, to get a better understanding for Christina’s vision and mission for Redress, an environmental NGO working to reduce waste... The post #17: Christina Dean, Redress, answers YOUR quest...

“She is crazy! But in an amazing way.” This Is what Hannah Lane, Communications and Sponsorship Director of Redress, an environmental NGO, says about Redress founder Christina Dean. Christina is the heart and soul of Redress. For the past 10 years, she and her team have been working to reduce waste in the fashion industry. There... The post #16: LIVE: Fashion with #impact featuring Christina Dean,...