Focus Topic: Purpose & Meaning

I'm heading abroad with the Gambrell Foundation, hoping to learn new ways of seeing. In Finland and Denmark I want to better understand how people create and nurture belonging in everyday life, and what those lessons might mean for us at home. “We are all responsible for bringing each other alive.” — Rowan Williams

What do the happiest countries in the world prioritize for kids? A reflection on joy, creativity, and how Charlotte can design a better childhood.

AIBM looks at the link between work, education, and suicide—and how tailored solutions can save lives.

The Contribution Project is funding youth-led ideas that strengthen communities. Apply September 8–30 for $400 support!

In our quest to learn from global communities and support those living greatly in Charlotte and beyond, we partnered with Glocalities, an Amsterdam-based international research agency renowned for cross-cultural research into behavioral psychology and values. I sat down with co-founder Martijn Lampert to delve into their unique approach and the insights they are uncovering.

Check out highlights from the August 2025 trip to Washington, D.C. with this year's cohort of DifferenceMakers®.

How can we build cities where young people thrive? This Q&A with the German Marshall Fund explores a bold new model of youth-led civic co-creation in Charlotte.

This inaugural issue brings together stories, interviews, and reflections that explore how purpose shapes our lives, work, and communities.

When I boarded my flight to the U.S. from Edinburgh, I was not sure what to expect from The Gambrell Foundation partners convening. The agenda excited me, because it promised the opportunity to engage with so many different people. At the same time, it was so unconventional that it was hard to guess what sort […]

We are in the midst of a profound crisis in men’s mental health — and it is one many of us are too uncomfortable to acknowledge. Men account for nearly three out of four “deaths of despair” in the United States — suicides, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related fatalities​. That is not a statistic that can […]