Emily Lerman

Warning: This video contains disturbing imagery and language...and it's extremely f-cked up. For the latest installment of the "Vice Guide to Travel" series, filmmakers Shane Smith and Andy Capper of Vice literally went where no one else has been: West Point in Monrovia, Liberia, "one of the worst slums... continue reading on LAist

Doctors Without Borders Holiday Tribute E-Cards are one of many gifts that give more. Photo courtesy of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières Another collection of holiday gift ideas that give more...and many of these are perfect for those of you who like to save it last minute...and perhaps not... continue reading on LAist

Dr. Brasher with young child. Photo courtesy of Living in Emergency. A little over a year ago, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières came to Griffith Park and then Santa Monica to set up their "Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City". LAist visited both "camps" and learned a... continue reading on LAist

Abject Object's Hammock Bag is created from old parachutes and easily transforms into a large shoulder bag. Photo courtesy of Project H. There is no design without action; We design WITH, not FOR; We document, share and measure; We start locally and scale globally, We design systems, not stuff.... continue reading on LAist

Photo by denisetaylor☼ via LAist Featured Photo Pool on Flickr. Between Unique LA and Divine Design, the weekend is full of great opportunities to do your holiday shopping while also giving back to the community and helping people in need. Divine Design is happening right now in Beverly Hills... continue reading on LAist