Young global leadership
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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…
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…
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…
From Cornell: Why Young Global Leadership Today is So Critical
By Kumar Nandanampati, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Ithaca, N.Y. Young global leadership is so critical today because young leaders are uniquely positioned to un…
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…
My Experience: Why I Will Be A Torchbearer To Future Generations
By Sarah Cohen Kassin, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Brooklyn, N.Y. I am petrified. Not for you, not for me, but for future generations. I fear the day when there…
Nguyen to Coordinate J. Luce Foundation, Orphans International Stakeholders
New York, N.Y. As Orphans International Worldwide approaches its 20th anniversary, and the J. Luce Foundation it’s 10th anniversary, under the leadership of Jim Luce , th…
Reflections on Leadership from Marietta's McDonough Conference
Marietta College, Ohio. The J. Luce Foundation ( link ) is opening the Luce Leadership Centre at Caribbean Maritime University ( link ) in June, open to its 6,000 student…
Shock of a Lifetime - My Dream Fulfilled Under the Buddha Tree
Bihar, India. I began working ‘in the field,’ out of New York in developing countries, in 1999. Never in two decades of helping humanity have I been more shocked that I w…
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…
Technologist: Young Global Leadership of Paramount Importance
By Onel Harrison, 2019 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient New York, N.Y. Leadership, as exemplified by action-oriented and impact-driven young people across the world who s…
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…
How I Started a Women-in-STEM Club at Stony Brook School
New York, N.Y. Two years ago, my friends and I started the Women in STEM Club at my school. We wanted to cultivate STEM interest in younger girls in our community. As we…
J. Luce Foundation Young Global Leaders Embark to Jakarta
New York, N.Y. Eight of the Young Global Leaders of the J. Luce Foundation based in New York will travel to both Jakarta (Java) and Manado (North Sulawesi) in Indonesia n…
Minus Aung San Suu Kyi, Orphans Still Raised with Global Heroes
New York, N.Y. Ten years ago, The Huffington Post reported that Orphans International Worldwide ( link ) had instituted role models for its children around the world, spe…
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…
From Challenge Grants to P.R.: Many Facets of J. Luce Foundation
New York, N.Y. When my mother passed away in 2001, I was inspired to create Orphans International Worldwide ( OIWW ) that went on to help vulnerable children in Africa, A…
Missed Gala with Jim Luce? Many Free New York City Events Offered
New York, N.Y. Last week, The National Arts Club was home to the J. Luce Foundation's 17th Annual Gala (See: How You Can Help Jim Luce Try to Heal the World ) and over 20…
NYC Gala in Support of Tibetan Orphans Set for January
Dr. Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura, founder of Gaia Holistic Foundation, at the Tibetan Buddhist Orphanage at Manjushree. Photo: Dr. Kazuko. Although Leila and Hank Luce had be…
This NYC Startup is Shaping the Next Generation of Young Leaders
New York, N.Y. What happens when you drop out of college to start your own company — and are looking to make an impact? Inspire college students, according to Isaac J. Ka…
Foundation Launches Young Leadership Experience to Hellas
New York, N.Y. Leadership. The ability to motivate others towards a common goal. When coupled with a charity or philanthropy, the art of connecting with others to better…
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…
Lions Clubs International Focuses on Global Issues at U.N.
With Kristopher Kempski. New York, N.Y. On March 12, 2016, just a few days after International Women’s Day, more than 700 Lions, Leos, ambassadors and guests gathered at…
Marietta College McDonough Leadership Conference Set for 2016
Marietta, OH. The 2016 McDonough Leadership Conference of the McDonough Center at Marietta College has received its lead sponsorship - The McDonough Corporation. Bank of…
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…
Role of Young People, Technology in Future Development Agenda
Seoul, S. Korea. Continuing his official visit to Republic of Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at two forums today highlighted the importance of youth,…
Sixteenth Annual Leadership Awards Reception Rocks New York
New York, N.Y. What an absolutely amazing event last week! The breadth of our activities over the last sixteen years blew me away. Our St. John’s University event, featur…
Spotlight on Young Scientists at "Summer Davos" in China
Dalian, P.R.C. As part of the World Economic Forum’s New Champions community, 40 Young Scientists from 19 countries will participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Cham…
Summer 2016 Foundation Internship on Roosevelt Island, NYC
New York, N.Y. The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation announced today that it has begun to accept applications for its Summer 2016 Internship Program focused on Leadership…
Yale Center Beijing Head Named WEF Young Global Leader
Rafferty will join a community of young leaders under 40 from around the world and from organizations in all sectors. For five years, in parallel with her professional ca…
‘Youth Lens’ Brings Development Challenges into Sharper Focus
New York, N.Y. The emerging United Nations-led sustainability agenda, to be crafted around a set of sustainable development goals, must be inspired by and inspiring for t…
At NASDAQ, Wells Fargo Gives Big Check to Operation Smile Founders
New York, N.Y. I have known - and written about - the good work of our friends at Wells Fargo for years. I caught up with them again last week at NASDAQ on Times Square.…
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…
Hellenic Fund Launching to Help Kids, including Refugees, in Hellas
New York, N.Y. I am pleased to announce that our Foundation will launch our Hellenic Fund to support children in Greece - whether economically distressed, orphaned, or re…
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…
Nine Yalies win Soros Fellowships for New Americans
New Haven, CT. Nine past, current, and soon-to-be students at Yale are among the 30 winners of 2015 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. Harkness Tower Can…
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…
RUSH: Russell Simmons Family Supporting the Arts in New York
With Alana Galloway. New York, N.Y. I first met Russell Simmons several years ago at the United Nations. We chatted about meditation and the earthquake in Haiti. I was in…
So Many In Need, it's Hopeless? Quandary of Assisting Youth in Greece
New York, N.Y. The needs of children and young adults in Greece are enormous. The problems there are so insurmountable that the Greek government alone cannot solve them.…
Young Leaders of the Americas Meet Obama in Jamaica
. "Wah Gwan, Jamaica?" President Obama headed to Kingston, Jamaica yesterday, meeting with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller , as well as other Caribbean leaders on th…
Pratham: Chelsea Clinton on Board USS Intrepid for Education in India
New York, N.Y. In looking back at 2013's most successful Manhattan events, the one gala that stands out for me took place on the USS Intrepid along the West Side Highway…
Tough Man, Tender Chicken: Philanthropist Frank Perdue
Salisbury, MD. I grew up with my family watching Frank Perdue on TV and eating his chicken once a week, the first corporate executive to market his own product. He was a…
Young Global Leader Embraces Prison Reform thru Osborne
By Jim Luce and Alana Galloway New York, N.Y. As a high school student and Luce Leader 2015, part of the J. Luce Foundation ’s Young Global Leadership program, I have bec…
Young Global Leader Nabs Harvard Master's Degree – at Sixteen
New York, N.Y. When I first met Eugenie Carys de Silva last spring on Central Park South in New York City, I was overwhelmed with her academic credentials. Living with he…
Jonathan Hollander’s Battery Dance Company 38 Years Later
New York, N.Y. I’ve always considered myself fortunate to meet the people who are doing big things—positively impacting lives in meaningful ways. Recently I met a kindred…
Yale Seeks Young Global Leaders for High School Summer Program
New Haven, CT. Yale University is now accepting applications for the Yale Young Global Scholars Program, which will bring together talented rising high school juniors and…
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…
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…