UPEACE Centre for Executive Education

Every changemaker has a story.
Today, we're highlighting Global Changemaker Stories, a podcast series created by Arthur Sherwood and the ESP team at Western Washington University that shares the journeys of sustainability entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers from around the world.
Through these conversations, listeners can discover how individuals are creating meaningful impact in their communities while addressing some of today's most pressing social and environmental challenges.
🎧 Listen, learn, and be inspired.
https://www.eicstoryprojects.org/

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🚀 Are you ready to launch your brand?

Entrepreneurship is about more than starting a business—it is about identifying opportunities, solving real-world challenges, and creating lasting value.

The Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Change online course explores the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to develop innovative solutions and drive meaningful impact across communities, organizations, and industries.

Through this interactive learning experience, participants will strengthen their entrepreneurial thinking, explore innovation frameworks, and learn how to transform ideas into action.

📅 Course starts on July 7.

Learn more and secure your spot: https://centre.upeace.org/onlinecourses/entrepreneurship-course/

💡 Great ideas are only the beginning.

Creating meaningful change requires more than inspiration, it takes the right tools, mindset, and strategy.

In our Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Change course, you'll learn how to identify opportunities, design solutions around real needs, build resilience, and create ventures that generate lasting impact.

Swipe through to discover four essential tools for driving innovation and social change. 👉

📅 Starts July 7

🔗 Link in bio to learn more and enroll.

💡 Innovation starts with recognizing opportunities where others see challenges.

The Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Change course is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring changemakers who want to develop practical solutions that create both value and impact.

Participants will explore entrepreneurial thinking, innovation frameworks, and strategies for driving meaningful social change while developing skills that can be applied across sectors and industries.

If you're ready to transform ideas into action, this course is for you.

Learn more and enroll: https://bit.ly/upeace-online

We had the pleasure of welcoming students from Loyola Marymount University to Costa Rica and UPEACE. 🌎✨

Beyond the classroom, their visit was filled with meaningful conversations, cultural exchange, new friendships, and moments of joy that truly captured the spirit of Pura Vida. 💚

At UPEACE, we believe some of the most valuable lessons happen through shared experiences, human connection, and learning from one another across cultures.

Thank you, Loyola Marymount University, for being part of our community. We hope the memories, experiences, and Pura Vida spirit you encountered here in Costa Rica will stay with you long after your journey has ended.

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Morehouse College to Costa Rica through our Study Abroad Program!

During their visit, they had the opportunity to experience Costa Rica’s culture of peace, connect with local communities, and gain new perspectives through international learning and cultural exchange. 🌎💚

Thank you for being part of this journey. We hope your time in Costa Rica was filled with meaningful experiences, new friendships, and unforgettable memories.

We look forward to welcoming future groups and continuing to create opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.

“The Global Leadership Diploma did not just add certificates to my CV. It fundamentally reshaped how I lead, how I negotiate, and how I see my role in the world.” — Feras Ayoub

For Feras Ayoub, the Global Leadership Diploma became much more than a professional development experience. Through leadership, negotiation, happiness, and regenerative thinking, the program helped him transform the way he approaches teamwork, innovation, and human-centered leadership.

“I found my ‘soul tribe’ at the Gross Global Happiness Summit. Today, I lead with empathy, prototype solutions instead of just planning them, and measure success not just by profits but by community impact and human well-being.”

At UPEACE Centre for Executive Education, we are proud to support leaders creating meaningful change in their communities and industries worldwide. 🌍

We were honored to welcome students and faculty from Corning Community College to the University for Peace campus for Day 2 of their Costa Rica experience.

Thank you for sharing this meaningful exchange with us. Opportunities like these remind us of the power of global learning, intercultural dialogue, and experiential education in shaping future changemakers 🌎

We hope your time on campus was both inspiring and memorable.