India

Born in Slums: Shanti Bhavan School Graduates Now Top Professionals

Born in Slums: Shanti Bhavan School Graduates Now Top Professionals Shanti Bhavan's first ever graduating class. Anith Kumar (2nd from left), founder Abraham George (3rd from left) and Ajit George (end of top row) — photo courtesy of SBCP. Anith Kumar works at Ernst & Young in Banglore, India, pouring over tax documents. The swanky offices are…

Gym Class Heroes’ Travie McCoy To Continue Work With Staying Alive Foundation

Gym Class Heroes’ Travie McCoy To Continue Work With Staying Alive Foundation Travie McCoy presents grantee Mandakini with a Staying Alive Foundation Award tGym Class Heroes vocalist Travie McCoy, who shot a documentary and released a charity single last year for MTV Networks International’s Staying Alive Foundation, plans to continue bringing attention…

Ten Thousand Villages: A Retailer With A Conscience

Ten Thousand Villages: A Retailer With A Conscience By Sarah Melody In places like Vietnam, India, Nepal and Bangladesh, Teri Scully has met some remarkable artisans who began with nothing and used their crafting skills to improve their lot in life and that of their family. As director of merchandising foIn places like Vietnam, India, Nepal and…