Fear as a Vitamin
At TEDx Fort McMurray, sustainability executive and Landmark Forum graduate Joey Hundert discusses the challenges of starting something new.
Category: North America
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For the Girls
Sara Safari climbs the world's tallest mountains to raise money for Empower Nepali Girls, a group providing an education for the poorest Nepali girls and keeping them out of the sex trade.
Shoe Drive Helps Homeless
A Landmark graduate is helping people without homes with a city-wide shoe drive.
Ending Bullying One Bully at a Time
In the Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program, one man invented an anti-bullying program which is taking off across California.
Creating from Nothing – Campaign Gives Voice to ‘Say Hi, Vancouver’
A viral campaign connects strangers by encouraging them to say hello to each other.
No Complaints Day – August 12th
Landmark graduate Joe Kirin created a campaign to have August 12th be No Complaints Day. Watch television coverage from WGN Chicago.
Ending Pet Euthanasia
One Landmark graduate has made an enormous impact in reducing euthanasia of animals in Kentucky and other states.
The Landmark Forum in Vietnamese – One Woman’s Story
An odyssey from Vietnam to America ends in one woman spearheading the translation of The Landmark Forum into Vietnamese.
A Day for Miracles
A day for autistic children to ride horses and meet animals resulted in unexpected miracles.
Perfect, Just the Way You Are
Michelle Dickinson-Moravek always had a commitment to making a difference for young people, so when the time came to choose a project in Landmark’s Self-Expression and Leadership Program, it wasn’t […]
Someone Else’s Child
A Landmark graduate is using her traumatic past as an opportunity to make a difference for others.
From Shy to Bold: Event Founder Unites Community, Forms Corporation, Supports Charities
by Maureen Andreakis Dayna Chicoine calls the village of Wakefield, Quebec her life-long home. Dayna’s personal mission driving her career is to contribute toward the health and well being of all, especially […]
‘Color me Africa’ to Bring African Art to Chicago
Landmark graduate Soraya Sheppard is bringing the color and power of South African art to Chicago.
Spread Love Spreads Mental Health Awareness
'Spread Love Like Butter' raised awareness of mental health issues and raised almost $10,000 for a Toronto mental health center.
Children’s Holiday Magic Celebrates 11th Year
Jeff Gelder has spread holiday cheer to sick kids for 11 years in a row, via his international organization which gives hospitalized children Christmas CDs.
BagUps Making a Difference, One Bag at a Time
One Landmark Forum graduate has created Bag Ups in attempt to revolutionize the way people use plastic kitchen bags.
The Fable of Shannon Cable
What could be more fun than a musical ghost story film? Read more about Vinnie Hogan's project from his Self-Expression and Leadership Program.
Landmark Forum Leader on CBS: Creating Intimacy
Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark Forum Leader and Landmark spokesperson, appears on CBS TV to discuss intimacy.
Story Mobs Bring Childhood Books to Life
Flash mobs meet children's stories in this unique project created in Landmark's Self-Expression and Leadership Program.
Mind, Body & Roll
Here's a unique project - a combination roller skating event, house music party, and wellness seminar.
Splash Mob, Anyone?
The Splash Mob 5k isn't like any other fundraiser run - in this one, participants are bombarded with water balloons. This fun event, which started three years ago as a project created from the Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program, is…
Mural Beautifies Newark, Celebrates History of African American Music, Supports Community Farm
Anthony Smith's project in the Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program was a mural that celebrated Newark's musical history while supporting a thriving community.
Sustainable Winchester Founder Given Leadership Award
A community project leads to a civic leadership award for promoting sustainability.
Transforming the World – One Laugh at a Time
Ernie G is pioneer in standup comedy, being an inventor of what he calls empowerment comedy. Read his story and how he used what he saw in The Landmark Forum to set him on the road to making a difference…
Benefit Concert Supports Music Program at School for Homeless
A kids concert in San Diego being held this Saturday is funding a new music program at the Monarch School for homeless children.
South Asian Film Festival Booming in Chicago
In Landmark 's Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Amit Rana created a booming South Asian Film festival that is entering its fourth year.
Born from Katrina, Animal Assistance Team Expands
Donna Monroe Lasser's project in Landmark's Self-Expression and Leadership Program helped save thousands of pets in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as she assembled a team of 81 veterinary professionals to rescue and treat animals there. Since…
Genesis Academy to Promote Peace
by Barbara Castleton Talking with Dr. Wendy Sternberg is akin to climbing aboard a locomotive fired by passion, keen observation, infinite flexibility, and selfless goals. Dr. Sternberg is the founder, […]
‘For Love and Art’ Connects Sick and Immobile to Art
In Landmark Education's Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Mark Lombard created a way to connect the ill and immobile with great art - read more about this unique and moving project.