10 Years of Learning
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Program Reflections
A Decade of Impact: Reflecting on the Model Foundation’s Journey in Philanthropy and Social Change
In celebration of PIM’s 10th Anniversary, we have curated a series of reflections on the impact that our flagship program, the Model Foundation, has made throughout the years. With the aim of equipping students with the resources and skills to…
Vision for Change: PIM’s Impact on Education in Sight’s Journey to Empower Students through Eyeglasses
While PIM may be best known for our social impact programs focused on empowering youth to make a difference in their communities, PIM has also played an important role in securing and disbursing funds for charitable causes. As of the…
Beyond the Classroom: Yenching Academy and Meg Rudy’s Impactful Legacy in Sustainable Social Innovation
On the eve of PIM’s 10th Anniversary, we meet up with Meg Rudy, an early team leader at PIM to reflect on the organization’s legacy in sustainable social innovation education. Joining PIM in 2014, Meg helped develop PIM’s flagship social…
Leveraging Technology to Solve Global Issues: Melody Su’s Journey in Leading the Tech4Good Accelerator in Dubai
In the heart of Dubai, where innovation meets tradition, Purpose in Motion (PIM), in collaboration with Huawei Seeds for the Future, brought together students from seven countries in the Middle East and Central Asia to join the 2023 Tech4Good Accelerator…
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders: Kenny Leung and the Story of PIM’s China Startup Sprint
Kenny Leung, PIM’s lead for the China Startup Sprint program first crossed paths with PIM in 2013. But it wasn’t until 2021 when he first heard about PIM’s idea for the China Startup Sprint that he joined and became an…
Tech4Good: Nurturing Social Innovators – A Journey with Harris Chrysanthou and the Power of Social Techno Entrepreneurship
With a professional background in environmental archaeology and sustainability, Harris Chrysanthou, Technical Instrument Operator at The Cyprus Institute, was immediately drawn to Purpose in Motion (PIM)’s Tech4Good program in 2021. Although he was initially attracted to the program’s focus on…
From Pitch Day to Global Impact: Cristie Zhao’s Perspective on Tech4Good and Social Innovation
When strategic consultant Cristie Zhao isn’t helping global businesses make their mark in China’s complex ecosystem, she serves as a judge for PIM’s Tech4Good program. The Tech4Good program is designed by PIM in partnership with Huawei’s Seeds for the Future…
Incubating Social Impact Programs at Chinese Universities: Chuan Fan and the Handan Program
Chuan Fan, Nike’s current Senior Sustainability Manager in Shanghai, China, originally started her social impact career with PIM back in 2019. From April 2019 to November 2020, Chuan worked full-time for PIM as the Program Manager for our Handan Action…
Frameworks & Advice
Revolutionizing Learning: The Pioneering Approach of Social Entrepreneurship Education
In a world inundated with easily accessible knowledge through artificial intelligence, the conventional notion of learning undergoes a transformation. With information at our fingertips, the question arises: in a landscape saturated with online classes and AI, what does it truly…
PIM’s ‘Learning by Giving’ Framework: Shaping the Next Generation of Asian Philanthropists
In a world where making a difference often seems reserved for a select few, PIM is breaking the mold with our ‘learning by giving’ approach. This innovative method transforms the concept of philanthropy from a distant ideal of the wealthy…
“How to Successfully Establish a Social Initiative in Mainland China: Practical Guidance and Founder Insights”
Embarking on the journey to set up a social initiative in Mainland China is like navigating a river with many undercurrents – it’s full of challenges and surprises, but also immensely rewarding. China’s legal landscape around the social sector has…
Testimonials
“Achieving Social Innovation Through Farming Technology: FarmAI’s Journey as Global Techno Entrepreneurship Competition Winners”
In the vibrant streets of Algeria, where the Mediterranean sun paints a lively backdrop, a group of students embarked on an unforeseen adventure. Ahlam, the public relations manager of FarmAI, unraveled the story of how their lives took an exhilarating…
Developing a Technological Solution for Global Water Desalination: The Tale of Aquatibia
In the heart of Uzbekistan, where daily life weaves a tale of tradition and challenges, Aquatibia’s narrative unfolds—a compelling story that springs not just from intellect but from the very fabric of personal experience. Nodira, the leader of the team,…
Empowering Social Changemakers: A Conversation with Danyi Peng, Alumna and Program Manager of PIM’s Model Foundation Program
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Purpose in Motion’s flagship program, the Model Foundation, we sat down with PIM Alumni turned Program Manager, Danyi Peng to reflect on her social impact journey with PIM. We discussed the common challenges…
A Conversation with Tech4Good Mentor, Saurabh Nanda: Nurturing Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In 2019, Saurabh Nanda discovered the power of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and since then, has embarked on a journey to inspire social innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth. Armed with a diverse educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, and…