Archive for March, 2008

Eating at Hogwarts

March 26, 2008

Okay, the picture is not the best.  As great at the iPhone is, it doesn’t take good pictures, particular at night.  While attending the Skoll World Forum in Oxford England, I was invited to eat at the Keble College dinning hall.  It was the first choice for Hogwarts, but Kelbe College declined…Kings College dining hall was used instead.  

The Skoll World Forum (www.skollfoundation.org) is an annual gathering of social entrepreneurs who are trying to address some of the world’s most difficult social, economic and environmental problems.  While social entrepreneur is not the first thing that jumps to mind when describing T4 Global, I do find synergy here with other organizations.  There are some pretty big heavy hitters here who are not afraid to go after the biggest problems in the world.  Perhaps a little on the idealistic side, but I admire them for trying and not sitting on the sidelines.

What a Load!

March 10, 2008
 


What a Load!

Originally uploaded by t4global

In Nepal, you see many examples of hard work and of course, we’ve all heard the stories of Sherpas and porters as to how they carry heavy loads – but it seemed that my camera was never available when I saw these amazing feats of human strength and determination. That is until I saw this man on the side of a busy road….

OM India – Lucknow Offices

March 6, 2008
I’m not sure you could call Lucknow a quaint town, but in the old section, it is quaint. This is where OM India has their offices in North Central India. It’s walking distance from the hotel where they put up their guests and is a great compound for offices, training, and dormitories. It’s a little oasis away from the poverty on the street.


OM India – Lucknow Offices

Originally uploaded by t4global

Tales from the Road

March 4, 2008

Did you know that a Macbook Pro on battery power has enough illumination to get ready at 530am in the complete dark in Northeastern Bangladesh when the power goes out in a storm? That includes packing the suitcase and computer case. I can’t think of anything I forgot…..