Tom Dente

Passionate believer in the power of NGOs and social enterprises to change the world. Proud father, Thoreau fan, and avid marathoner.

[TIME @TIME]

Watch Amanda Gorman, 22, recite her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the #inauguration

[Alex Hutchinson @sweatscience]

“Teleoanticipation” is basically the science of finish lines, and how their presence (or absence) influences us. In light of recent vaccine news, I wrote about what sports scientists who study this topic might have to teach us about the coming months. https://t.co/WbhkVftmhu

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

We did it, @JoeBiden.

[Seamus Heaney @HeaneyDaily]

History says, don't hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme.

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

This election is about so much more than @JoeBiden or me. It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.

The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.

I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.

[William Shakespeare @Wwm_Shakespeare]

Double, double, toil and trouble;
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.

[The Thoreau Society @ThoreauSociety]

"October is the month of painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world. As fruits and leaves and the day itself acquire a bright tint just before they fall, so the year near its setting. October is its sunset sky; November the later twilight"

-Henry Thoreau; 1862

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

"Be the change you want to see in the world."

On International #NonViolenceDay, let's live up to Mahatma Gandhi's words by working together to #ENDviolence against children.

[MS NOW @MSNOWNews]

“I have a hunch that every living former president would speak from the same deep well of despair,” @NicolleDWallace says of fmr. President Obama’s #DemConvention speech.

“We cannot fathom the fury...that every former living president...[feels] when they watch Donald Trump.”

[PBS News @NewsHour]

"Do not let them take away your power. Do not let them take away your democracy."

- Former President Obama says that the only way to prevent a democracy from withering away is to get involved and vote.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

John spent his entire life fighting for justice and equality––and now he has left behind his marching orders for all of us.

https://t.co/Cs5H6ckezR

[New York Times Opinion @nytopinion]

“Civil rights leader John Lewis’s final message to the nation: “Though I am gone, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.”

https://t.co/CFpDRlXkGJ

[One World Welfare Mission @welfare_one]

"What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"

Henry David Thoreau, born 12 July 1817

[PM4NGOs @PM4NGOs]

Not just another survey!

Participate in the PMD Pro Pulse 2019, a survey to identify the demands and needs of project and programme managers working in the development and humanitarian sectors.

https://t.co/xP6aCGQOmi

#pmdpro #pm4ngos

[TCS New York City Marathon @nycmarathon]

Race Day | It will move you
Today is the day. More than 50,000 runners will be hitting the streets of New York City at the #TCSNYCMarathon. 🏃‍♀️ We’re wishing the best of luck to everyone participating in this year's race. Now off to the finish line! 🏃‍♂️

[PM4NGOs @PM4NGOs]

Do you know someone who promotes PM4NGOs tools in the development sector? You can nominate him or her for the 2019 Alan Harpham Award! Check out: https://t.co/mgWjfygseF

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Yesterday, marathoner Eliud Kipchoge became the first ever to break two hours. Today in Chicago, Brigid Kosgei set a new women’s world record. Staggering achievements on their own, they’re also remarkable examples of humanity’s ability to endure—and keep raising the bar.

[Abbott World Marathon Majors @WMMajors]

The moment history was made by Brigid Kosgei. 2:14:04.