Project Futures

An interview with the wonderful Stephanie Lorenzo, founder of PROJECT FUTURES. In 2007, Macquarie University graduate, Stephanie Lorenzo organised a 500-kilometre bike ride across Cambodia to raise money for the Somaly Mam Foundation (SMF). Whilst on the two week bike … Continue reading →

With the sunn setting on 2011, it seems like a good idea to highlight some of Project Future’s most important achievements. Earlier in the year, Project Futures (Australia) partnered with the Somaly Mam Foundation (SMF) to create Project Futures global … Continue reading →

This video is quite old, but it continues the message of my last post: be grateful for what you have and spare a thought for the others who have very little Watch the video here.

In the flurry of modern civilisation, it is too easy to be self-consumed. “Where’s my coffee?!” you shout at the barista. “I want the new [insert Apple product]”. “My train is late….again!” Do these complaints roll of your tongue (as … Continue reading →

‘Freedom’, ‘justice’ ‘human rights’ –these are the key terms of the last half-century. But in a world so obviously ruled by Capitalism and the plight of money, you’d be forgiven for thinking these words actually have an latent qualification – … Continue reading →

Perusing through the Internet in search for my next piece, I found an article in the National Times that exactly penned my thoughts on the current state of our political institution. I alluded in my previous blog that politics may … Continue reading →

The political process is an integral component of our democratic society. As citizens of a nation we vote for the people who we think best represents our interests and it is through them our interests are realised, whether that may … Continue reading →

When someone utters the words: travel and tourism, it is most commonly associated with the pristine beaches of the Caribbean, the glamour of New York or Hollywood or the petite cobblestone streets and gothic castles and chateaux of Europe. Not … Continue reading →

Sometimes I’m guilty for being cynical when viewing documentaries hosted by celebrities. One need not look further than Lindsay Lohan’s shameless attempt at renewing her image by travelling to India. However, this documentary featuring Demi Moore and Anuradha Koirala for … Continue reading →