Welcome to Greenheart Connects
An online series to inspire viewers to care for the earth and for each other. Each month, we share original stories about environmentalism, volunteering, fair trade, and personal growth.
Fair Trade in Action with Local Women’s Handicrafts sewing collective in Nepal.
Nasreen
Nasreen is a 20-something who doesn’t know her exact age. Girls’ births are not recorded in her village on the India-Nepal border, nor are girls allowed to go to school. At age 9 or 10, Nasreen worked 12-15 hours a day in a cramped sweatshop, receiving less than $2 per shift. A serendipitous meeting with a kind stranger allowed her to escape the sweatshop and the...
Citizen Diplomacy
Rich Zacaroli & Ian Kelly
Ian Kelly is the Ambassador (ret.) in Residence at Northwestern University. Previously, he spent 33 years in the State Department as a Foreign Service officer. He last served as the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, from 2015 to 2018. Appointments also included U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Spokesperson for the State Department under Hillary Clinton. Rich Zacaroli serves as...
It Starts with Us: Positive Civic Action
Dr. Marty K. Casey
There is an urgency to help when something attacks our collective humanity. We must speak up, be active, and lead by positive example. Let’s discuss ways to be uplifting and unifying in our help.
Eco Living at Casita Verde
Chris Dews
Come with us to the beautiful island of Ibiza to see sustainable living in practice and get practical tips for eco living in your life.