Arianna Interviews Jeff Skoll On Tackling Critical Global Issues

Friday, May 25, 2012 Arianna Interviews Jeff Skoll On Tackling Critical Global Issues The Edmonton Journal recently called Jeff Skoll "the greatest Canadian you've never heard of." Today, he is being presented with Canada's highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada, for his wide-ranging philanthropic work. The Order, which will be presented by Governor General David Johnston, carries the motto Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam ("They desire a better country"). Paralyzed Police Officer Inspires Charity To Create 'Cop Car' Wheelchair Sandusky Charity To Shut Down, Transfer Programs The Most Important Thing You Can Do For A Vet This Memorial Day YouTube Launches Human Rights Channel 'Idol' Winner Inspires Nation After Enduring 8 Surgeries During Season BLOG POSTS Christy Turlington Burns: Global Motherhood: What Lies Ahead For The Maternal Health Community The number of women who died from pregnancy and childbirth complications dropped to 287,000 in 2010. However, these latest statistics also point to the fact that much work lies ahead. Marlo Thomas: The Fight Against Bullying -- Kids Take Charge Adults often underestimate children's ability to grasp the heart of a concept -- or run with an idea of their own -- but we're wrong. They're a lot smarter and more take-charge than we think. We're seeing that ability take hold now with bullying. Arianna Huffington: Help Me Nominate Five Glamour Women of the Year As an advisory board member of Glamour Women of the Year, I have the privilege of nominating five inspiring women -- or groups of women -- who have made an impact in 2012. And I'd love to hear your suggestions. Kevin K. Murphy: Why Foundations Need to Be Better Storytellers The public is increasingly curious about what we're up to -- an interest fueled by politicians who imagine that philanthropy is a big pot of money waiting to be spent to alleviate government budget strains. Stephen Corry: Amazon Indians Can Be Saved May 2012 marks the twentieth birthday of Brazil's Yanomami Park. It's the largest area of protected rainforest in the world -- it's also the best reply to critics who say that efforts to protect tribal peoples are futile.

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