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'Luce 24 Under 24' Summer Soirée Set for July 24 at the China Institute
New York, N.Y. On Wednesday, July 24, The J. Luce Foundation will host its annual Summer Soirée to honor the inaugural cohort of 'Luce 24 Under 24' Award recipients, this…
2019 "Luce 24 Under 24" Recipients Awarded in New York City
New York, N.Y. More than one hundred people celebrated the unveiling of the first cohort of "Luce 24 Under 24" at The China Institute on July 24, which coincidentally was…
As World Continues to Divide, Young Global Leadership Critical
By Amy Tarar, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Young Global Leader Overcomes Tragedy to focus on Education in Memory of Parent’s Legacy. Now: a Foundation and Medica…
At the U.N.: 'As a Young Global Leader; I am Servant of My People'
By Isaac Bayoh, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” - Roosevelt New York, N.Y. Mirrors exist to…
Chicago Furniture Bank Founder on Young Global Leadership
By Andrew Witherspoon, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Chicago , IL. Young global leadership is critical today because younger generations not only have the most at…
Filmmaker On Why Young Global Leadership is Critical Today
By Ian Gibson, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient New York, N.Y. As a child, one of my favored pastimes was sifting through my father’s VHS collection of classic films…
First “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards Winners Announced for Soirée
New York, N.Y. The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation is pleased to announce the first winners of the 2019 “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards . The awards will be presented on the e…
First Female President Appointed at New York Theological Seminary
Rev. Dr. Lakeesha Walrond Appointed as First Female President of New York Theological Seminary New York, N.Y. New York Theological Seminary's (N.Y.T.S.) Board of Trustees…
Following in the Footsteps of His Ancestor at Harvard
Cambridge, MA . Sir Thomas Dudley (1576-1653) was the colonial magistrate who served several terms as governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He is the great-great-grea…
Global Leaders Lions Club Launches Website with NYOT Support
New York, N.Y. The New York Global Leaders Lions Club, founded in 2015, has launched its first website . This Lions Club ( Facebook ), supporting Orphans, Education & the…
Introducing J. Luce Foundation's Young Global Leaders Summer 2019
New York, N.Y. This summer, the J. Luce Foundation 's Young Global Leadership Initiative ( Facebook ) welcomes 12 students from high schools and colleges across the Unite…
J. Luce Foundation Announces First ‘Luce 24 Under 24’ Awards
New York, N.Y. The J. Luce Foundation is pleased to announce, on its 20th anniversary, the launch of the “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards. The inaugural list of winners will be…
Jim Luce Visits SUNY Maritime College, Founded by His Forebear
Bronx, N.Y. Rear Admiral Michael A. Alfultis , Ph.D., president of SUNY Maritime College , asked Jim Luce if he knew his great-grandfather several times removed Rear Admi…
Luce LeadershipWorks, ‘America’s High-End eThrift Shop,’ Launched
New York, N.Y. "We are delighted to announce the launch of LeadershipWorks , ‘America’s High-End eThrift Shop’ - a Green effort supporting Youth. This is the next step to…
Son of Immigrants Pursues American Dream as well as Education Equity
By Dustin Liu, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient New York, N.Y. My interest in young global leadership is intricately connected with my passion for education equity.…
Success with Perseverance, Undaunted Commitment and Support
By Julian English , 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient New York, N.Y. In a world where there are so many influences, options, and mixed messages, it is hard for young…
With Wonderful Tibetan Orphans, Reflecting on How I Got Here
Tawang, India. Twenty-five years ago, I stumbled upon a ten-month old infant in Indonesia who would change the direction of my life: my son, Mathew James Tendean Luce. Wi…
Young Global Leadership Needed to Combat Threat of Climate Change
By Adam Shlomi, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Washington, D.C. As the world begins to face the realities of climate change, which is a global threat to our way of…
A Journey to Jakarta with J. Luce Foundation Young Global Leaders
Jakarta, Indonesia. In life, we have many long, treacherous journeys that we must complete. The flight to Jakarta was one of them for me. After an entire day spent on pla…
Bauer Fund Highlighted as Suicide Continues to Stalk America
Fountain House is the premier organization working with New Yorkers living with mental illness. Photo: Courtesy Fountain House. Last year the Fountain House Symposium and…
Foundation's Mural Featured at Motor Gate Gallery Opening 2018
New York, N.Y . Unveiling of the new Fall for Arts Festival murals being added to Roosevelt Island’s Motorgate Garage Atrium. Includes, a reception in the Atrium with liv…
Global Advisor Gives Seminar on Financial Literacy in NYC
New York, N.Y. Last Wednesday, May 23rd, another successful global advisor seminar was held at Amalgamated Bank Roosevelt Island branch for young global leaders of The Ja…
In NYC, Marietta College Announces Generous Undergraduate Scholarship
New York, N.Y. On Tuesday, July 24, the James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation and Orphans International Worldwide successfully hosted the 19th Annual Summer Soirée at St. Jame…
J. Luce Foundation Attends Annual McDonough Leadership Conference
New York, N.Y. In early April, Executive Staff and Young Global Leaders of The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation attended the ninth leadership conference hosted by McDonou…
J. Luce Leadership Team Lauded by Forbes, Gates, Ford Foundation
New York, N.Y. The J. Luce Foundation and Orphans International leadership team, comprised of Young Global Leaders, Fellows, Scholars, Honorees, and Artists-in-Residence,…
Life Changer: My Visit to an Indonesian Orphanage
Manado, Indonesia. In life, we have events that define or shape the role we play in the world. An experience that alters our ways of thinking and doing. A woman catching…
My Backpack Books Project for Dominican Republic Children
New York, N.Y. “Hi, does the school need English books?” That’s the first sentence I said on a phone call to my English teacher in middle school. Let’s push the timeline…
Peter Reginato- The Unexpected
Is there a better image of the Manhattan iconic art scene than the artist loft? The clean lines, solid backgrounds and targeted lighting are hard to beat. That imagery sa…
Publicist Patrice Samara Asks: What's In Your Library?
New York, N.Y. Jim Luce is the founder of the James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation . In pursuit of a better world, he left corporate America – twice, testified in Congress, a…
Dalai Lama: Most-Photographed Man Prepares to Retire
Bodh Gaya, India. The 14th Dalai Lama , known to his followers for having a charismatic personality and universal values, is actually named Tenzin Gyatso. Dalai Lamas are…
Grit & Glamour & Fashion at NFP
T here is an elegance to simplicity that is obvious when presented against a bit of noise. It is why guests of the March 23 rd DZ Zone event, ‘Grit and Glamour’, held at…
The J. Luce Foundation's Bauer Fund Announces 2017 Award Recipients
New York, N.Y. Dr. Bill and Mary Ella Bauer and their daughter Maddie are proud to announce the 2017 Bauer Fund grantees. The awards are in honor and memory of their son…
2015 Global Luce Leader Receives Congressional Commendation
Greenwich, CT. This was the announcement from NEWS 12 CT: Alana Galloway, a 17-year old, was honored in Bridgeport, CT today (March 1, 2015) for building awareness about…
A Promise for Tomorrow with Urban Promise
By Vanessa Cabezas, edited by Jim Luce Camden, N.J . Urban Promise is exactly what it stands for. Founded by Dr. Bruce Main back in 1988, Urban Promise has grown signific…
At Cipriani: 2012 Women Refugee Voices of Courage
New York, N.Y. Actress and humanitarian Liv Ullmann kicked off the Women's Refugee Commission 's 2012 Voices of Courage Awards luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New Yor…
At the UN: Co-hosting Conference on World Peace, Health and Culture
New York, N.Y. Recently I agreed to co-host the World Peace, Health and Culture Conference at the United Nations on behalf of Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW) , whi…
Fountain House Symposium Spotlights Borderline Personality Disorder
New York, N.Y. The Fountain House Symposium and Luncheon, held each spring at The Pierre, is the go-to forum for those of us eager to learn the latest on mental health. T…
Hellenic Education Continues Thanks to The Orpheus Luxury Collection
New York, N.Y. In synchrony with their philosophy of "indulging in the finer things in life for a deep appreciation of humanity and nature," The Orpheus Luxury Collection…
Honoring Young Leaders and Humanitarians at U.N. Mission
New York, N.Y. Fifteen years ago, I began a journey of unknown destination. Last week, we celebrated that journey - and the many people who have journeyed with us. Many d…
Lauri Grossman: On Being Human, Becoming Whole
New York N.Y. Shortly after the catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, Dr. Lauri Grossman , a New York City-based homeopath flew into Port-au-Prince…
Micro-Finance Meets Multi-Nationals at Clinton Global Initiative
New York, N.Y. Nobel-prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus , founder of the microfinance pioneer Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, addressed our breakfast at the Clinton Global…
Miss America Advocates for Prison Reform
New York, N.Y. Recently I was surprised to meet Miss America following her rousing speech on the rights of prisoners and their families to a particularly well-heeled crow…
Mother-Daughter Duo Sketch 888 Taiwanese Faces
New York, N.Y. - I met the most amazing mother-daughter duo the other week. Americans, they were speaking at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York ( TECO-NY…
On Leadership, College Awards, Cooperates with Foundation
With Ryan D. Turnewitsch 1972: walking up the hill to Marietta Junior High School in Ohio, I never imagined I would one day be working in developing nations around the wo…
On the Banks of the Ganges: Reflections of a Journey in Time
Varanasi, India . I realize this is winter in northern India just like in New York, but I had thought that India would be warmer and greener. The countryside is often dra…
Rare Disease Patients Fighting the Isolation Thru Social Media
Anyone can get involved. Hundreds of thousands of people will come together on February 29th to hold events all over the world . Children living with a rare disease, the…
True Love Found Through Helping Humanity, Together
By Jim Luce with Mitzi Perdue. Name a person who wouldn't like to find true love and a soul mate? Lorraine Silvetz nee Cancro and her new husband, Dr. Robert Silvetz are…
Concert to Celebrate Diversity with World Heritage Cultural Center
"I kind of view everybody like a rainbow. Everybody on the planet has all the colors of the rainbow inside." - Actress Alexia Fast Danbury, CT. The World Heritage Cultura…
Help Me to Support Education and Orphan Care in Bihar, India
Bodhgaya, India. One of the highlights of my pilgrimage to India has been meeting Ranjan Kumar, founder and president of the Gyanjyoti Rural Development Welfare Trust. Ra…
J. Luce Foundation Announces Bauer Fund on Anniversary
New York, N.Y. On this day, September 5, 2015, The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation announces the launch of The Bauer Fund, in honor and memory of Grant Michael Bauer, so…
J. Luce Foundation Announces New Fellows from Marietta College
New York, N.Y. The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation has announced this week that six Marietta College students have been chosen as 2015-16 J. Luce Fellows. These are: Man…
Mayflower Roots - and a Metrocard - Get One on the Subway
New York, N.Y. Who we are is shaped by where we have been as much as by where we wish to go. For me, knowing where my family has been over the last several centuries give…
My Mother: "God Damn It James, I Raised You Better Than That!"
N ew York, N.Y. My mother's words still ring out in my head, year after year. It was Thanksgiving 1998, Boston. I was continuing to complain about how traumatized I felt…
NYC Birthday Bash Supports Orphans International Worldwide
New York, N.Y. The trendy new Asymmetrik Gallery in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC was the venue for Orphans International Worldwide founder Jim Luce's recent birthday celebration t…
Luce Leadership Awards Recognize Youth Working to Better Humanity
New York, N.Y. The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation honors young leaders making a difference on a global level at its second annual Luce Leadership Awards Ceremony & Rece…
True Love at Last: The Cancro-Silvetz Wedding
By Mitzi Perdue, edited by Jim Luce. Huntington, N.Y. Lorraine Silvetz, formerly Lorraine Cancro, didn't use Match.com or another Internet dating site to find the love of…
At Clinton Forum, Western Union Highlights 'NGO GlobalPay'
New York, N.Y. I was delighted to breakfast with my friends at Western Union at the Clinton Global Initiative ( CGI ) this week, including its President and CEO Hikmet Er…
Bollywood for Beginners - A Seeker’s Guide
New York, N.Y. Speaking broadly, we don’t appreciate Bollywood because we don’t understand it. We fail to grasp it not for any intellectual flaw, but for a major cultural…
Bollywood's Economic Impact - on New York
I first met New York-based music composer Wayne Sharpe two years ago at the New York Indo-American Film Festival ( NYIFF ). He was the first American I had ever encounter…
Examiner (?): Finding True Love While Helping Humanity
Also, we can use the attached shot in Nat'l Examiner which I requested from Donnetta. If it is not best quality will resend from computer. Think had sent a few days ago b…
Fifth Annual Meningitis Gala Honors NASCAR Driving Philanthropist
New York, N.Y. The National Meningitis Association gala Give Kids a Shot, held recently at the New York Athletic Club, attracted people from all over the nation and from…
Fountain House Symposium Honors Author Andrew Solomon
New York, N.Y. New York City has an annual event that educates the public on mental health that I believe is the finest in America. This symposium - and luncheon - is hos…
Friends of DeCosta Headley to Honor Humanitarians at Annual Dinner
New York, N.Y. Many philanthropists toil and make personal sacrifices—with pleasure—because of their commitment to improving the lives of others. Few realize the challeng…
Luce Leader Accepted to Ivy League College on Scholarship
New Haven, CT. Christopher Rim recalls that it was exactly 4:56 in the afternoon when he got into his mother’s car and sat down nervously. He was ready to begin opening m…
Mashup Art Show to Showcase Adrian K and Marta Morilla
The James Jay Dudley Foundation is proud to present the Mashup Art show hosted by M ajestic Relations on Wednesday, March 20 th Sponsored by Chivas, this exhibition will…
Next Generation of Global Indian Cinema
New York, N.Y. I recently attended Ticket2Bollywood ( T2B ) sponsored by Molecule Communications . I had the opportunity to interview its director Ajay Shrivastav and his…
One Year Ago: Operatic Incubator Celebrates Excellence
New York, N.Y. In the opulent setting of the Grand Ball Room of the Essex House, several hundred glitterati gathered to toast the leadership of David Bender and Barbara M…
Prince Harry: From Polo in Connecticut to Orphans in Africa
Greenwich, CT. Not often do I have the chance to meet with royals who care deeply about orphans. Unable to get out of meetings in Manhattan, I did the next best thing: I…
Project Istwa Photo Exhibition: La Difference in Stonehenge-Luce Space
New York, New York. For the official opening of the Stonehenge-Luce Non-Profit Space, the storefront hosted the exhibition assembled by Project Istwa in memory of the tra…
Roosevelt Island Prepares for Third Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
New York, N.Y. Warm weather is upon us at last, and with it comes the Third Annual Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival. Located under the 59th Street Bridge, across…
True Love at Last: The Cancro-Silvetz Wedding
By Mitzi Perdue, edited by Jim Luce. Huntington, N.Y. Lorraine Silvetz, formerly Lorraine Cancro, didn't use Match.com or another Internet dating site to find the love of…
Up-Close Look at Group's Grassroots Effort to Reduce Homelessness
Bronx, N.Y. It is an understatement to call homelessness a growing problem. More accurately, it's a tragedy. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that an average of…
World Youth Initiative: Tomorrow's Leaders, Solving Today's Issues
New York, N.Y. Last fall, teen philanthropist Isaac J. Kassin was awarded our James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation's coveted Luce Leader 2012 Award for his work in philanthro…
"One Day on Earth" Film Premieres at U.N.
The film premiered this week at the United Nations and around the world. Photo: U.N. United Nations, N.Y. This week I was extremely pleased to view a special, global scre…
A "Gandhi" for our Age: Indian Film Chittagong
New York, N.Y. Using visual cues from the paintings of Caravaggio, Indian filmmaker Bedabrata Pain has produced a triumphant film, Chittagong , that screened in New York…
A Transcendental Transition from the U.S. Military
By Tara Jones-Wise, edited by Jim Luce. New York, N.Y. After my active duty service as I, a service-connected gulf war era navy veteran, began my transition stage, I didn…
A Working Mom Making A Difference In 700 Children’s Lives in Afghanistan
New York, N.Y. What makes Andeisha Farid unique is her extraordinary courage combined with her extraordinary vision for providing orphaned children in Afghanistan not onl…
Afghanistan: Working Mom Making Difference for 700 Children
New York, N.Y. What makes Andeisha Farid unique is her extraordinary courage combined with her extraordinary vision for providing orphaned children in Afghanistan not onl…
Art Students League's "Scroll for Japan" Benefit
T he Art Students League of New York, one of America's premier art schools, will be unveiling Baptism of Concrete Estuary , an amazing and historic 30-foot-long scroll by…
Baltimore: Out From Under "The Wire"
Baltimore, MD. Can Good News Revive a City? A new media experiment is underway in Baltimore, Maryland to find out. One goal is to inspire social change by celebrating the…
Buddhism and the Universal Concept of Social Responsibility
Bodh Gaya, India . Studying in Japan back in college, I had a very unique Buddhist experience, one of which I did not understand until years afterwards. I had joined a Bu…
Charlie Rangel Honored at Uni Haiti Gala for his Efforts to Rebuild Haiti
New York, N.Y. Congressman Charles B. Rangel was honored by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation with its Humanitarian Award for his decades of work to encourage developm…
Charlie Rangel Honored at Uni Haiti Second Annual Gala Dinner
The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation, Orphans International Worldwide, and the United Nations SRC Aux Antilles Club invite you to the Second Annual Black Tie Gala Dinner…
CIA Chief Awarded at Soldiers and Sailors Pierre Hotel Gala
New York, N.Y . Although Rear Admiral Stephen Bleecker Luce founded the Naval War Academy in Newport, R.I. and my father served under General Patton, I have little connec…
Comedy Takes Stand for Troops in Manhattan
New York, N.Y. The organization Stand for the Troops ( SFTT ) had a benefit at New York's famed Gotham Comedy Club next to the Chelsea Hotel headlined by Saturday Night L…
David Lynch Foundation Hosts Gala for Soldiers at Fort Hamilton
New York, N.Y. Recently I had the privilege of attending an open-air gala at historic Fort Hamilton Army Garrison underneath the Verrazano Bridge in Brooklyn for the Davi…
David Lynch Foundation Lauded by Global Stress Initiative
Kevin McGovern , founder and chairman of The Water Initiative , partnered recently with the Global Stress Initiative ( GSI ) to host an evening in his penthouse home in h…
Ex-Pats In Mexico Promote Young Opera Stars
By Shari Alexander. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. “When you find yourself living in Paradise, the impulse to give back is irresistible.” So says John Bills, retired teno…
Film on Haitian Art: In the Eye of the Spiral
New York, N.Y. The Haitian Cultural Foundation (HCF) has just released its nine-minute trailer for its upcoming film Dans l'oeil de la Spirale - In the Eye of the Spiral…
Filmmaker Joni Steele Kimberlin: Get Real Wise Women Speak
By Joni Steele Kimberlin, edited by Jim Luce New York, N.Y. I want to share with you some things I learned recently as I made a film called Get Real Wise Women Speak –abo…
Fountain House Stands Up to Mental Illness
New York, N.Y. I thought I knew charity events, but I was not prepared for the magnitude of the recent Fountain House symposium and luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of The…
Global Indians Illuminate Taj Pierre Hotel at Light of India Awards
New York, N.Y. More than 300 of New York's crème de la crème from the business, finance, and entertainment communities converged at the second annual The Light of India A…
Hip Hop Saves Lives’ Wan-Luv Summer Music Series in NYC
New York, N.Y. Summer in New York City is a special time with heat, rain – and outdoor festivals! On July 26, the Wan-Luv 2012 Summer Music Series will present a “Pre Car…
In the Eye of the Spiral: Haiti’s Forgotten Story
New York, N.Y. Haiti, categorized among the world’s poorest and least developed countries, has in recent years grappled with political instability, health crises, an annu…
Joan Rivers Supports Healing Center in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA. I spoke this week with Sallie Ann Glassman who told me how proud the New Orleans Healing Center ( NOHC ) is to present an “Evening with Joan Rivers” next…
Maya Azucena: Powerful Voice, Arts Ambassador
New York, N.Y . “Music is my Activism, Human is my Brand” are words MTV’s Made award-winning, soul-singer Maya Azucena lives by. Maya’s mission to sing started when she w…
Meningitis: Give Kids a Shot - Save a Kid's Life
New York, N.Y. This week, hundreds gathered at the iconic New York Athletic Club on Central Park South to share stories, support and more stories to make more parents awa…
Most Powerful and Influential Indians Gather
New York, N.Y. The most powerful, influential and international Indian leaders gathered in New York City recently to see who amongst them were worthy of award. Why should…
My Pilgrimage Complete: Life Continues Like a Wheel
Bodh Gaya, India. Four years ago I wrote the most-read piece of my life: Will a Vow of Poverty Fill the Void in My Soul? One of the reasons I was interested in this pilgr…
New York Indian Film Festival 2012 Premieres
Aseem Chhabra, director of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) with Aroon Shivdasani, founder/di rector of the Indo-American Arts Council. Photo courtesy of Archana…
Next Step of Indian Pilgrimage: Vultures’ Peak Where Buddha Preached
Rajgir, India. Following several days in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha obtained enlightenment under the tree, we continue our pilgrimage to another holy site of Buddhism: Rajgi…
NYC Foundation Unveils Global e-Fellowship
New York, N.Y. The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation , founded in 2011 in support of young global leadership, unveiled its e-fellowship program last week in New York City.…
On Park Avenue, Son & Mother’s Talk on Prison
New York, N.Y. I recently had the opportunity to attend The Osborne Association ’s 2012 Annual Lighting the Way Breakfast where I heard an array of speakers, both polishe…
Philanthropy: The Pleasure it Provides
New York, N.Y. It is very difficult to succeed in our world today. Standards are significantly higher, and for one to be self-satisfied, a copious amount of strenuous wor…
Photo Essay - Light of India Awards 2012
New York, N.Y. The Second Annual Light of India Awards were held recently at the Taj Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue. Hundreds of the brightest Indian minds gathered – the c…
Rediscovering the World’s First Great University in Buddhist India
Nālandā, India. The next stop of our pilgrimage is the ancient center of higher learning , Nālandā. Unknown to me before in New York, the Buddhists built the first great…
Rita Cosby Speaks on Abused Women and TM
By Rita Cosby. New York, N.Y. As a television journalist for more than twenty years, I have seen women and girls in their worst state, overwhelmed by their difficult orde…
Skadden Hosts 12th Annual J. Luce Foundation Year End Celebration
The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation, Inc. Invites you to our 12th Annual Year-End Champagne Reception Hosted by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP With Orphans Int…
Soledad O’Brien Opens Violence Symposium
By Soledad O'Brien. New York, N.Y. It all started with a deep desire… to alleviate stress and promote peace in the lives of people everywhere… by giving them the gi…
The Two Krishnas: A Novel You Can't Ignore
New York, N.Y. When I was a freshman in college I moved into the international dorm and was faced with people from around the world who spoke English better than I. Many…
TM Meets Medicine, Bridges Difference
By Ralph DePalo, Ph.D. New York, N.Y. Leaders of the David Lynch Foundation ( DLF ), the Global Stress Initiative ( GSI ), and The Water Initiative met recently at the ho…
Touching the Untouchables in a Rural Indian Village
Bodh Gaya, India. I have been privileged to visit two "Untouchable" villages while here on pilgrimage in India - the first about four miles outside Bodh Gaya in Bihar pro…
Under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya Where the Prince Became The Buddha
Bodh Gaya — the place of Gautama Buddha ’s enlightenment under a Bodhi tree considered the most sacred place in Buddhism — is not much to look at upon arrival. Flat, dust…
World Youth Initiative: Tomorrow's Leaders, Solving Today's Issues
New York, N.Y. Last fall, teen philanthropist Isaac J. Kassin was awarded our James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation's coveted Luce Leader 2012 Award for his work in philanthro…
Young Concert Artists Triumphs at Alice Tully Hall
New York, N.Y. Last week Young Concert Artists ( YCA ) held its annual Gala Concert at Alice Tully Hall with the Orchestra of St. Luke's, presenting the Lincoln Center de…
Youth Leader on Philanthropy - Giving Back, Launching Global Fund
By Isaac Kassin, Edited by Jim Luce New York, NY. It is very difficult to succeed in our world today. Standards are significantly higher, and for one to be self-satisfied…
Join Us in Integrated Approach to Build The New Haiti
Léogâne, Haiti . I am perhaps the most excited I have been in my entire life as I prepare to move to Haiti next month. Ten months after the earthquake of January 12 I wil…
Let Us Not Waste The Limited Number of Hours We Have Left
New York, NY. 9/11 brings back haunting memories. Having buried by brother and mother almost back-to-back just before 9/11, losing all three of my life-long mentors over…
Slumdog: Greater Insult "Slum," Not "Dog"
Mumbai, India . As founder of Orphans International Worldwide (OIWW), I have walked through the hovels and shanties of Jakarta, Bogota, and Port-au-Prince. Cite Soleil in…