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This #WorldSightDay, we’re celebrating bold leadership expanding access to vision care worldwide. 👓

VisionSpring and #McNultyPrize Laureate Jordan Kassalow has been chosen as an anchor partner in @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social's Vision Initiative.

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Layla Zaidane Is on the 2025 TIME100 Next Find out why Layla Zaidane is on this year’s list

Huge congratulations to #McNultyPrize Winner Layla Zaidane for being named to the TIME’s Next 100 list!

As president and CEO of Future Caucus, she’s empowering more than 1,900 Gen Z and millennial legislators to reach across party lines and shape a more collaborative future in the U.S.

Reflecting on #ClimateWeekNYC’s theme, Power On, we’re spotlighting #McNultyPrize Laureate Saket Soni.

As founder and executive director of Resilience Force, he’s mobilizing workers to rebuild homes and communities devastated by hurricanes, fires and floods.

As #ClimateWeekNYC wraps up, we’re spotlighting grassroots leadership tackling climate change.

#McNultyPrize Laureate Mirei Endara de Heras and Marea Verde work with communities to fight plastic pollution in Panama’s rivers. So far they’ve removed over 425 million kg of waste from waterways. 🇵

We wrapped up #UNGA80 with impactful discussion on trauma healing and opportunity. Thank you to our incredible speakers, attendees, and partner for making this event a success! Remember the call to actions that you heard from the sessions! #globalinnovators

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At #ClimateWeekNYC, Gloria Walton President & CEO of The Solutions Project and a #McNultyPrize Laureate, highlighted the power of communities on the frontlines in driving climate solutions.

With heart, courage, and innovation, they are shaping a more just and resilient future for all. ❤️

Join us at 5pm for an impactful conversation! Our panelists are highlighting how trauma recovery isn’t just a humanitarian need—it’s an economic strategy for growth.

What's on your agenda for today?

#globalinnovators #UNGA80 #TraumaHealing #HealingToOpportunity

We are joining our partners in New York this week for conversations with the global community on how to address some of our urgent challenges.

Link in bio to register and watch key event livestreams.

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Today is #YouthMentalHealthDay 🧠💬

In South Africa, access to mental health care is still out of reach for many young people. That's why #McNultyCatalystFund recipient Mpadi Makgalo started Heal SA to offer free therapy, online resources, and community-led support.

Learn more https://bit.ly/48mG5VF

Why This Conservationist’s Bold Efforts in Human–Wildlife Coexistence Won Her a Global Prize From protecting farmers in forest-fringe villages to educating children about coexistence, conservationist Krithi Karanth has spent three decades addressing India’s human–wildlife conflict. Her work t...

#McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi K. Karanth reflects on what the Prize means for her work at the Centre for Wildlife Studies. She hopes it will encourage them to be "bolder in embracing innovation" - and to act with "urgency, compassion, and foresight."

Strategic Planning Without the Stress: 6 Ways to Streamline Experienced consultants and nonprofit leaders share their advice on optimizing the strategic-planning process.

Experienced consultants and nonprofit leaders share their advice on optimizing the strategic-planning process.
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Searching for Fresh Leadership Ideas? 4 Insights From Inspirational Stories Take a minute to recharge with this collection of uplifting content.

To help you gear up for the days ahead, we curated a collection of recent articles and other resources to re-energize and inspire nonprofit leaders. https://phlnthrp.com/4mCCpni

6 Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Boost Morale in Chaotic Times They need to be transparent to reduce the possibility of rumors and continue to make organizational culture a high priority, experts say.

With cuts to federal funding forcing layoffs and cutbacks to programs and as nonprofits strive to still carry out their missions, morale is taking a hit. https://phlnthrp.com/47s8skY

For young people in conflict zones, unhealed trauma can limit opportunities.

2025 #McNultyPrize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini & Iftin Global are changing this by creating Somalia’s first #MentalHealth workforce and connecting healing with economic empowerment.

Learn more: buff.ly/odqzftm

Biodiversity is essential to well-being, community, food security and financial stability. #McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi K. Karanth & Centre for Wildlife Studies are rewilding India to safeguard ecosystems and spark economic opportunity.

Learn more about their trailblazing work: buff.ly/Gn4Ds5H

Partisan rancor makes it difficult for elected officials to meet the needs of people. That’s why 2025 #McNultyPrize Winner Layla Zaidane & Future Caucus are working with young lawmakers, showing bipartisanship is the path to better governance.

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TODAY: 2025 #McNultyPrize winners will speak on their work to tackle the world’s toughest problems.

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Dr. Krithi K Karanth of Centre for Wildlife Studies
Mohamed Ali Diini of Iftin Global
Layla Zaidane of Future Caucus

Watch the Resnick #AspenAction Forum 7/23 at 3:15pm MT: buff.ly/4pNYxz2

Tomorrow, 2025 #McNultyPrize Winners keynote the Resnick #AspenAction Forum!

Dr. Krithi K Karanth of Centre for Wildlife Studies, Mohamed Ali Diini of Iftin Global and Layla Zaidane of Future Caucus will share innovative solutions in an era of uncertainty.

📺 July 23, 3:15pm MT: buff.ly/4pNYxz2

"Young people need opportunities that respect their dignity, talents, and dreams."

Through Iftin Global, Mohamed Ali Diini is turning trauma into strength—blending mental health & economic opportunity in Somalia.

Read more in our 2024 Impact Report: www.aspenglobalinnovators.org/wp-content/u...

We are proud to share that our Senior New Voices and Advanced Advocacy fellow, Mohamed Ali Diini and his organization Iftin Global are awarded for the prestigious McNulty Prize.

Congratulations to all 2025 recipients!
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Courage, Vision, Impact: The 2025 John P. McNulty Prize YouTube video by The Aspen Institute

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Mohamed Ali Diini & Iftin Global
Dr. Krithi K. Karanth & Centre for Wildlife Studies
Layla Zaidane & Future Caucus

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(1/2) On July 23, our 2025 #McNultyPrize winners will share their stories and visions for driving bold change at the Resnick #AspenAction Forum.

Healing from Trauma: Unlocking Somalia's Potential | McNulty Foundation At the McNulty Foundation, we inspire, develop and drive leaders to solve the most critical challenges of our time.

Mohamed & Iftin Global created Somalia’s first #MentalHealth workforce to help young people heal from conflict.

Reaching 300K youth, 98% report better emotional regulation, 90% run businesses.

YouTube video by The McNulty Foundation Healing from Trauma: Unlocking Somalia's Potential

“Young people in Somalia... they’re held back by trauma. What I want to do is unburden them”—Mohamed Ali Diini, 2025 #McNultyPrize Winner.

Refusing to Choose Between Animals and People | McNulty Foundation At the McNulty Foundation, we inspire, develop and drive leaders to solve the most critical challenges of our time.

Krithi & Centre for Wildlife Studies are “rewilding” India, partnering with 10K farmers and educating 50K+ children.

YouTube video by The McNulty Foundation Refusing to Choose Between Animals and People

“We stand at a critical crossroads of how we can make space for wildlife amidst billions of people”—Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, 2025 #McNultyPrize Winner.

Working for People Over Power | McNulty Foundation At the McNulty Foundation, we inspire, develop and drive leaders to solve the most critical challenges of our time.

Layla leads Future Caucus, the largest US nonpartisan network of young lawmakers. In 2024, 100% of co-chairs won reelection.

YouTube video by The McNulty Foundation Working for People Over Power

“Toxic political polarization has paralyzed our institutions from truly meeting the needs of people.”—Layla Zaidane, 2025 #McNultyPrize Winner.

Announcing the 2025 Winners of the McNulty Prize | McNulty Foundation The John P. McNulty Prize

🏆 Winners:
Mohamed Ali Diini & Iftin Global
Dr. Krithi K. Karanth & Centre for Wildlife Studies
Layla Zaidane & Future Caucus

“In this moment of unprecedented global division and tumult, the 2025 #McNultyPrize winners are showing us what it takes to persevere.”—Anne Welsh McNulty