“I've seen the Boston Red Sox win the World Series. Twice. So don't tell me this is impossible, it's just hard”
Joe Cirincione
“This week is such a whirl of ideas and inspiration that it’s hard to put one’s arms around the whole Forum. I’ll remind you of some of the things you’ve said over the last three or four days…” Stephan Chambers
The Skoll World Forum should be commended this year for showcasing impact investing in a refreshingly vulnerable light, making an important contribution to the difficult task of matching barriers with solutions.
Robert X. Fogarty’s portrait project, Dear World, began in New Orleans as photographic love notes to the city. He now uses his distinct message-on-skin-style to tell stories of subjects regardless of religion, race or language. Thousands have shared their hopes, fears and dreams. His work has been featured by the Washington Post, PBS and CNN.
The 10th Skoll World Forum on Social Entreneurship draws to a close with inspiration from Kofi Annan and a visual presentation of hope as seen through the eyes of Forum delegates and speakers, from photographer Robert X. Fogarty.