In computer science there exists a term called the divide-and-conquer algorithm.

What this algorithm basically does is that it breaks down a larger problem into smaller sub-problems and each of those sub-problems are then broken down into even smaller sub-problems.  …continues

Dr James Orbinski is an exceptional human being who through his unrelenting efforts is reinventing the entire conversation on humanitarianism.

Dr. Orbinski is past international president (1998-2001) of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders. MSF is the world’s largest fully independent medical humanitarian organization with over 400 projects in more than 80 different countries.   …continues

In the spirit of celebrating excellence and shining a bright light on people who are making positive and lasting contributions in the world, its fitting that we focus on Muhammad Yunus, the recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

Yunus pioneered the concept of microcredit – lending money to people so poor no one else would even consider them for a loan.   …continues