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Michele Bianchi

I'm a native Chicagoan living in Älmhult, Sweden with my husband and 13-year-old daughter, Marina, and working at ICOM (IKEA Communication). I was really thrilled to be accepted into the iWitness program because while I've work in sustainability communication for a long time, most of the places I've visited have been wilderness areas – which has made me a tireless advocate for environmental protection – but I have less experience "on the ground" with social issues. I believe that in order to care about a place or people, you need first-hand experience. Then comes the understanding of the issues and the feeling of responsibility to do something as a global citizen. I'm going to South Africa and preparing myself to be moved immensely. Then we'll see what happens!

iWitnessing the Future of South Africa

“We are all meant to shine, as children do.” by Marianne Williamson. “Why do you want an education?” Mkuma Mkosinathi, a student in 11th grade at the Ximayi Khoso High...

5 mins June 14, 2013
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