Science Of Global Peace Through Happiness: March 2014

Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing...

Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing...

Development actors worldwide accept that advancing women’s rights and gender equality is not only a desirable goal, but a cornerstone of any successful sustainable development framework. Women and girls are in the public eye and recognised as key agents in development as never before. “Investing in women and girls” is increasingly heralded as a keystone strategy for women’s economic empowerment, and indeed, for broader development and economic growth. Variations on this discourse are coming from as diverse actors as the World Bank , Newsweek , and Walmart . Funding agencies and international NGOs have increasingly adopted the language of “investing in women” via new policies and programmes. Corporations are emphasising women...Read More

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

The first High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation marks a major milestone in the global fight against poverty. Over 1300 development leaders will join Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OECD Secretary-General Gurría in Mexico City to: review global progress in making development co-operation more effective; agree on actions to boost progress; and, anchor effective development co-operation in the post-2015 global development agenda. The leaders who will come together in Mexico City include heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians and leaders from international organisations, business, civil society and...Read More

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

When I was in college I remember listening to the lyrics of the Age of Aquarius for the first time. The song struck a cord within me and the name of the band, The Fifth Dimension, an even deeper cord. "The moon is in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligns with Mars then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius." Astrologers believe that an astrological age affects mankind and influences the rise and fall of civilizations. Traditionally Aquarius is associated with electricity, computers, flight, democracy, freedom, humanitarianism, idealism, modernization, astrology, rebellion, nonconformity, veracity, perseverance and humanity. The song the Age of Aquarius was written...Read More

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

When I was in college I remember listening to the lyrics of the Age of Aquarius for the first time. The song struck a cord within me and the name of the band, The Fifth Dimension, an even deeper cord. "The moon is in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligns with Mars then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius." Astrologers believe that an astrological age affects mankind and influences the rise and fall of civilizations. Traditionally Aquarius is associated with electricity, computers, flight, democracy, freedom, humanitarianism, idealism, modernization, astrology, rebellion, nonconformity, veracity, perseverance and humanity. The song the Age of Aquarius was written...Read More

41 Chipper Songs to Celebrate International Day...

41 Chipper Songs to Celebrate International Day...

There's a lot to be happy about today. Spring has sprung, March Madness has tipped off, and the UN Foundation has declared today an International Day of Happiness See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days The goal of the holiday is to help us reflect on the simpler things that bring us joy. So, to help you appreciate the feel-good occasion, we put together a Spotify playlist full of all the songs that brighten our day. So...Read More

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Life is too short to not be happy. That's the message that the second-annual International Day of Happiness aims to promote on a global level Thursday. The " 24 Hours of Happiness " initiative is an effort supported by the United Nations Foundation and fellow organizations to encourage people to take action to create a happier world for people everywhere. See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days Already, thousands of people are joining...Read More

Using YouTube for Social Good: The 2014...

Using YouTube for Social Good: The 2014...

YouTube officially announced the winners of the 2014 DoGooder Video Awards last week, recognizing the most creative and inspiring videos from non-profits and individuals over the past year. This year's winners, specifically, showcase the fight against cancer, support of mental health and the stories of refugees in the United States. The awards program, now in its eighth year, is presented in conjunction with See3 Communications, the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN), the...Read More

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

We look forward to a world in which having access to the nutrients needed for a child to thrive will no longer be a question, but a fact of life. Innovation can help us get there.

China Makes Historic Gains against TB

China Makes Historic Gains against TB

China has reduced its TB prevalence by 65% in the past three decades, providing lessons for other nations.

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Wildlife research is a story often told in numbers. Among population numbers, territory sizes and incident reports, the data resulting from field work is best understood in large figures and visualizations. Sometimes, however, a rare individual animal stands out for its significant contributions to conservancy. See also: Cyberpoaching: Why Hackers Pose a Deadly Threat to Endangered Animals Whether it's through years of data collection, repeated taggings, or sightings...Read More

Water Is...

Water Is...

Water is survival and it is survival to many underserved communities in the world. I did one semester of 7 th grade or class 7 in a catholic boarding school in rural Asumbi, Kenya. The school (Asumbi Girls Primary School) was started by I believe English missionaries from Mill Hill Missionaries during the colonial era. Next to my school was Asumbi Technical School; across the street were a convent and a parish; and down the road were Asumbi Girls High School; Asumbi Boys Primary School; Asumbi Catholic Church; Asumbi Hospital; and Asumbi Teachers Training. Basically the area was like a community. The schools were known for their strict form of discipline that in my opinion it was a very unreasonable form of discipline that could or...Read More

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

The iOS app, Surfr, is a surf journal that crowdsources social good and travel resources near surf spots around the globe. Since the latest update, users have been adding spots in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Indonesia among other parts of the world. Surfr launched in late November 2013 and quickly expanded to over 50 countries. With the latest update users in those countries are able to address communities in need of CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and other social good categories by adding spots to the DISCOVER MAP in the app. With third world countries in mind, the founders of Surfr sought to bring awareness to these areas in need by documenting the location of underserved communities on the app. Users can simply click on the map...Read More

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Electric trading markets that allow consumers to procure blocks of energy directly from generation providers have existed for a long [...]

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Researchers from India and around the world were among the more than 700 participants who gathered to discuss how to bring safe sanitation to the 2.5 billion people who lack access. This was the second “toilet fair” hosted by the foundation; the first was in Seattle in 2012. This year’s event was co-hosted by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology, with the support of the Ministry of Urban Development.

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

Join us for a mountain-side press conference to talk to the Toilet Hackers and Expedition Everest teams as they trek to Everest base camp (and beyond, for some!) in the name of sanitation. When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9 AM EST Where: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/101767243776302707491/events/c9jcl58t8hnjlv7favrf1c901ak (Google Hangout)

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

The Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) initiative is a grant program that seeks bold, innovative ideas that tackle specific challenges in health and development.

Multiplying the Impact of Food and Housing Relief

Multiplying the Impact of Food and Housing Relief

When you have a regular paycheck, a roof over your head, your health, and a fully stocked refrigerator, it’s easy [...]

How Sevenly Became America's Most Social Small...

How Sevenly Became America's Most Social Small...

This month, Mashable announced Sevenly as the winner of America's Most Social Small Business . The three-year-old social good apparel company has gone from a closet office with four employees to a 33-person operation that's raised more than $3 million for charities around the world. Read on to learn how Sevenly harnessed the power of social media to change the way people think about — and wear — charity. Sevenly co-founder Aaron Chavez isn’t your...Read More

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

.ngo and .ong, finally!

.ngo and .ong, finally!

What if there was a way to unify the NGO Community -- grassroots, national, and international -- to help NGOs all over the world gain access to the resources that they need and ultimately achieve sustainability? What if donors didn't have to question where their donations were going or how they were being used? What if NGOs could improve their visibility online and establish trust and credibility instantaneously? "What if…." is about to become reality. Starting in Q4 2014 , Public Interest Registry -- the longstanding operator of the .org domain -- is going to launch two new domain extensions: .ngo (.non-governmental organisation) and .ong (the translated equivalent for regions of the world that...Read More

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

We all love to use the cameras on our smart phone. Imagine that you have taken some pictures of a beautiful sunset, or a picture of your friends, or a speaker at a +SocialGood event. Instead of just posting it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, why not use another app that will share the photo with your social networks AND contribute to social good? As part of the Global Moms Relay ( www.globalmomsrelay.org ) you can use Johnson & Johnson’s free Donate a Photo app ( www.donateaphoto.org ) to participate in this worldwide digital event. From March 5 until May 11, each time you donate a photo to the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), Shot@Life or Girl Up, and Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to that campaign! ...Read More

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

The first High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation marks a major milestone in the global fight against poverty. Over 1300 development leaders will join Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OECD Secretary-General Gurría in Mexico City to: review global progress in making development co-operation more effective; agree on actions to boost progress; and, anchor effective development co-operation in the post-2015 global development agenda. The leaders who will come together in Mexico City include heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians and leaders from international organisations, business, civil society and...Read More

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

The iOS app, Surfr, is a surf journal that crowdsources social good and travel resources near surf spots around the globe. Since the latest update, users have been adding spots in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Indonesia among other parts of the world. Surfr launched in late November 2013 and quickly expanded to over 50 countries. With the latest update users in those countries are able to address communities in need of CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and other social good categories by adding spots to the DISCOVER MAP in the app. With third world countries in mind, the founders of Surfr sought to bring awareness to these areas in need by documenting the location of underserved communities on the app. Users can simply click on the map...Read More

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

Join us for a mountain-side press conference to talk to the Toilet Hackers and Expedition Everest teams as they trek to Everest base camp (and beyond, for some!) in the name of sanitation. When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9 AM EST Where: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/101767243776302707491/events/c9jcl58t8hnjlv7favrf1c901ak (Google Hangout)

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

We all love to use the cameras on our smart phone. Imagine that you have taken some pictures of a beautiful sunset, or a picture of your friends, or a speaker at a +SocialGood event. Instead of just posting it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, why not use another app that will share the photo with your social networks AND contribute to social good? As part of the Global Moms Relay ( www.globalmomsrelay.org ) you can use Johnson & Johnson’s free Donate a Photo app ( www.donateaphoto.org ) to participate in this worldwide digital event. From March 5 until May 11, each time you donate a photo to the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), Shot@Life or Girl Up, and Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to that campaign! ...Read More

Invest in Women!

Invest in Women!

Let’s be honest. Even if some of us feel uncomfortable accepting it, Money IS power . Power to do what you want. Power to implement your own projects and see them grow. Power to be free and independent. And yet, the investment arena is still an extremely male-dominated world. In the United States only, women represent 15% of angel investors and 11% of investing partners at VC firms according to this infographic . Although women are highly active in the philanthropic world, giving millions of dollars each year, they account for only a small percentage of the world’s investors. This undeniable fact has massive consequences: On the local and national level, there is a lack of support networks to encourage women...Read More

Solar-Powered Toilet Turns Poop Into...

Solar-Powered Toilet Turns Poop Into...

Though typically uttered with more vulgar language, the off-color remark of "defecating a brick" usually signifies a person's shock. Once you see this solar-powered toilet, you may be inspired to do the same, quite literally. SEE ALSO: Photos of Tasty Tech Eye Candy Of The Week Led by Karl Linden, an environmental engineering professor at the University of Colorado, a team of engineers built the Sol-Char, a toilet that scorches waste via fiber-optic cables, heated by...Read More

Looking for local solutions that make a difference

Looking for local solutions that make a difference

The emergence of the green economy and social and environmental entrepreneurship is now viewed more broadly as a road to economic development. By integrating social and environmental benefits in their business model, entrepreneurs at the grassroots can provide promising solutions to local sustainable development issues, including environmental protection, sustainable resource use, job creation and social equality. Those small-scale social and environmental entrepreneurs have the potential to reduce the vulnerability of many low-income communities to the impacts of climate change and help alleviate poverty within emerging, developing and the least developed nations. About the 2014 SEED Awards The SEED Initiative , hosted...Read More

SXSW Update: Tips From Experts on Running a...

SXSW Update: Tips From Experts on Running a...

By Cody Switzer The keys to running a successful crowdfunding platform sound simple: inspire people with great stories, make donating simple, and then show what the gift has accomplished. But those ideas into practice requires a lot of testing and reworking. Click here to read the complete post

SXSW +SocialGood: Day 2

Three themes from the second day of SXSW +SocialGood. #SocialGood

SXSW +SocialGood: Day 2

Three themes from the second day of SXSW +SocialGood.

Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing...

Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing...

Development actors worldwide accept that advancing women’s rights and gender equality is not only a desirable goal, but a cornerstone of any successful sustainable development framework. Women and girls are in the public eye and recognised as key agents in development as never before. “Investing in women and girls” is increasingly heralded as a keystone strategy for women’s economic empowerment, and indeed, for broader development and economic growth. Variations on this discourse are coming from as diverse actors as the World Bank , Newsweek , and Walmart . Funding agencies and international NGOs have increasingly adopted the language of “investing in women” via new policies and programmes. Corporations are emphasising women...Read More

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Life is too short to not be happy. That's the message that the second-annual International Day of Happiness aims to promote on a global level Thursday. The " 24 Hours of Happiness " initiative is an effort supported by the United Nations Foundation and fellow organizations to encourage people to take action to create a happier world for people everywhere. See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days Already, thousands of people are joining...Read More

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

We look forward to a world in which having access to the nutrients needed for a child to thrive will no longer be a question, but a fact of life. Innovation can help us get there.

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Wildlife research is a story often told in numbers. Among population numbers, territory sizes and incident reports, the data resulting from field work is best understood in large figures and visualizations. Sometimes, however, a rare individual animal stands out for its significant contributions to conservancy. See also: Cyberpoaching: Why Hackers Pose a Deadly Threat to Endangered Animals Whether it's through years of data collection, repeated taggings, or sightings...Read More

Water Is...

Water Is...

Water is survival and it is survival to many underserved communities in the world. I did one semester of 7 th grade or class 7 in a catholic boarding school in rural Asumbi, Kenya. The school (Asumbi Girls Primary School) was started by I believe English missionaries from Mill Hill Missionaries during the colonial era. Next to my school was Asumbi Technical School; across the street were a convent and a parish; and down the road were Asumbi Girls High School; Asumbi Boys Primary School; Asumbi Catholic Church; Asumbi Hospital; and Asumbi Teachers Training. Basically the area was like a community. The schools were known for their strict form of discipline that in my opinion it was a very unreasonable form of discipline that could or...Read More

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

The iOS app, Surfr, is a surf journal that crowdsources social good and travel resources near surf spots around the globe. Since the latest update, users have been adding spots in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Indonesia among other parts of the world. Surfr launched in late November 2013 and quickly expanded to over 50 countries. With the latest update users in those countries are able to address communities in need of CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and other social good categories by adding spots to the DISCOVER MAP in the app. With third world countries in mind, the founders of Surfr sought to bring awareness to these areas in need by documenting the location of underserved communities on the app. Users can simply click on the map...Read More

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Electric trading markets that allow consumers to procure blocks of energy directly from generation providers have existed for a long [...]

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Researchers from India and around the world were among the more than 700 participants who gathered to discuss how to bring safe sanitation to the 2.5 billion people who lack access. This was the second “toilet fair” hosted by the foundation; the first was in Seattle in 2012. This year’s event was co-hosted by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology, with the support of the Ministry of Urban Development.

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

The Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) initiative is a grant program that seeks bold, innovative ideas that tackle specific challenges in health and development.

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

.ngo and .ong, finally!

.ngo and .ong, finally!

What if there was a way to unify the NGO Community -- grassroots, national, and international -- to help NGOs all over the world gain access to the resources that they need and ultimately achieve sustainability? What if donors didn't have to question where their donations were going or how they were being used? What if NGOs could improve their visibility online and establish trust and credibility instantaneously? "What if…." is about to become reality. Starting in Q4 2014 , Public Interest Registry -- the longstanding operator of the .org domain -- is going to launch two new domain extensions: .ngo (.non-governmental organisation) and .ong (the translated equivalent for regions of the world that...Read More

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Electric trading markets that allow consumers to procure blocks of energy directly from generation providers have existed for a long [...]

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Researchers from India and around the world were among the more than 700 participants who gathered to discuss how to bring safe sanitation to the 2.5 billion people who lack access. This was the second “toilet fair” hosted by the foundation; the first was in Seattle in 2012. This year’s event was co-hosted by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology, with the support of the Ministry of Urban Development.

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

Join us for a mountain-side press conference to talk to the Toilet Hackers and Expedition Everest teams as they trek to Everest base camp (and beyond, for some!) in the name of sanitation. When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9 AM EST Where: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/101767243776302707491/events/c9jcl58t8hnjlv7favrf1c901ak (Google Hangout)

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

The Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) initiative is a grant program that seeks bold, innovative ideas that tackle specific challenges in health and development.

Multiplying the Impact of Food and Housing Relief

Multiplying the Impact of Food and Housing Relief

When you have a regular paycheck, a roof over your head, your health, and a fully stocked refrigerator, it’s easy [...]

How Sevenly Became America's Most Social Small...

How Sevenly Became America's Most Social Small...

This month, Mashable announced Sevenly as the winner of America's Most Social Small Business . The three-year-old social good apparel company has gone from a closet office with four employees to a 33-person operation that's raised more than $3 million for charities around the world. Read on to learn how Sevenly harnessed the power of social media to change the way people think about — and wear — charity. Sevenly co-founder Aaron Chavez isn’t your...Read More

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

.ngo and .ong, finally!

.ngo and .ong, finally!

What if there was a way to unify the NGO Community -- grassroots, national, and international -- to help NGOs all over the world gain access to the resources that they need and ultimately achieve sustainability? What if donors didn't have to question where their donations were going or how they were being used? What if NGOs could improve their visibility online and establish trust and credibility instantaneously? "What if…." is about to become reality. Starting in Q4 2014 , Public Interest Registry -- the longstanding operator of the .org domain -- is going to launch two new domain extensions: .ngo (.non-governmental organisation) and .ong (the translated equivalent for regions of the world that...Read More

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

We all love to use the cameras on our smart phone. Imagine that you have taken some pictures of a beautiful sunset, or a picture of your friends, or a speaker at a +SocialGood event. Instead of just posting it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, why not use another app that will share the photo with your social networks AND contribute to social good? As part of the Global Moms Relay ( www.globalmomsrelay.org ) you can use Johnson & Johnson’s free Donate a Photo app ( www.donateaphoto.org ) to participate in this worldwide digital event. From March 5 until May 11, each time you donate a photo to the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), Shot@Life or Girl Up, and Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to that campaign! ...Read More

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

The first High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation marks a major milestone in the global fight against poverty. Over 1300 development leaders will join Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OECD Secretary-General Gurría in Mexico City to: review global progress in making development co-operation more effective; agree on actions to boost progress; and, anchor effective development co-operation in the post-2015 global development agenda. The leaders who will come together in Mexico City include heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians and leaders from international organisations, business, civil society and...Read More

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

Join us for a mountain-side press conference to talk to the Toilet Hackers and Expedition Everest teams as they trek to Everest base camp (and beyond, for some!) in the name of sanitation. When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9 AM EST Where: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/101767243776302707491/events/c9jcl58t8hnjlv7favrf1c901ak (Google Hangout)

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

We all love to use the cameras on our smart phone. Imagine that you have taken some pictures of a beautiful sunset, or a picture of your friends, or a speaker at a +SocialGood event. Instead of just posting it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, why not use another app that will share the photo with your social networks AND contribute to social good? As part of the Global Moms Relay ( www.globalmomsrelay.org ) you can use Johnson & Johnson’s free Donate a Photo app ( www.donateaphoto.org ) to participate in this worldwide digital event. From March 5 until May 11, each time you donate a photo to the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), Shot@Life or Girl Up, and Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to that campaign! ...Read More

Let's Get Responsible

Let's Get Responsible

As the still below-trend growth global economy forces belts to tighten across every sector, there’s a public desire for a different way of doing business. According to the Pew Center, 47 percent of US citizens believe that Wall Street’s impact on the economy “hurts more than it helps”… hence the Occupy Wall Street protests that dominated the news cycle (and public spaces) of 2012. After a decade of trying to get major companies to expand the ambit of their responsibility from shareholder dividends to encompassing a broader responsibility to the communities in which they operate, a new ethos is emerging to take the tenets of corporate social responsibility to the so-called...Read More

Swag for Good

See how one company turned a tech conference custom on its head at SXSW this year.

Swag for Good

See how one company turned a tech conference custom on its head at SXSW this year.

SXSW +SocialGood: Social Good Hub

One day, two location, all for good. Read our summary of the conversation at the Social Good Hub.

SXSW +SocialGood: Social Good Hub

One day, two location, all for good. Read our summary of the conversation at the Social Good Hub.

India +SocialGood

Join us on 4/9 to see how #India is solving the world's biggest challenges, one billion people at a time. #SocialGood

India +SocialGood

Join us to see how India is solving the world's biggest challenges, one billion people at a time.

Vote for Videos that Inspire Social Good

Vote for Videos that Inspire Social Good

Cisco is proud to sponsor the DoGooder Video Awards for the third year in a row. These awards recognize the creative and effective use [...] See the original post here.

U.S. Honors Extraordinary International Women...

U.S. Honors Extraordinary International Women...

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom recognized 10 extraordinarily brave women on Tuesday with the 2014 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. The ceremony was part of the 103rd anniversary of International Women's Day , observed annually on March 8. Established in 2007, the award is given every year to women around the world who show exceptional courage and advocacy for human rights, often at a personal risk. This...Read More

Round Table Discussion “Your world – your...

Round Table Discussion “Your world – your...

Participants of the Round Table Discussion: Ahmad Alhendawi – United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Youth Matteo Landi – United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Andreas Schneider – Ministry of Family and Youth Christina Unterberger – Austrian National Youth Council Moderated by Alexander Fanta – Austria Press Agency (APA) The round table discussion will be followed by a reception. Please register at yourworld.yourvoice@gmail.com by 10 March 2014 ...Read More

Celebrating March with Women Who Inspire

On Tuesday, March 11 at 1pm ET, please join @JNJGlobalHealth for a Twitter chat to celebrate the Women Who Inspire us!

Celebrating March with Women Who Inspire

As the saying goes, “women hold up half the sky.” And where women are supported, their children, families, communities and nations benefit. On Tuesday, March 11 at 1pm ET , please join @JNJGlobalHealth for a Twitter chat to celebrate the Women Who Inspire us. Girls’ Globe, Women Deliver, the Huffington Post and other Johnson & Johnson partners will share the many ways in which #WomenInspire a healthy world, and lifting up the voices of women who work tirelessly to make the world a better place for themselves, and for future generations.

SXSW +SocialGood: Day 2

Three themes from the second day of SXSW +SocialGood. #SocialGood

SXSW +SocialGood: Day 2

Three themes from the second day of SXSW +SocialGood.

11 Compelling Quotes From SXSW +Social Good

11 Compelling Quotes From SXSW +Social Good

photo by: Brandon Carson SXSW 2014 has ended, but there is much to take a way from the event. The focus on this post is the panels and events that took place at the Social Good Hub at SXSW. These panels and events featured some of the best brands, organizations, and individuals working together to solve the worlds greatest issues through technology and social media. Below are 11 quotes that were very interesting and deserved to be highlighted. Chrysi Philalithes - (RED) "We are at an incredible moment in the fight against aids, where we can actually stop the transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies. If we can do that we will have the first AIDs free generation in over 30 years." Jackie Rogers - Capital area...Read More

How Can We Encourage Students Of All...

How Can We Encourage Students Of All...

Last week in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, network engineers helped 50 student robotics teams compete in Aerial Assist, a [...]

Solar-Powered Toilet Turns Poop Into...

Solar-Powered Toilet Turns Poop Into...

Though typically uttered with more vulgar language, the off-color remark of "defecating a brick" usually signifies a person's shock. Once you see this solar-powered toilet, you may be inspired to do the same, quite literally. SEE ALSO: Photos of Tasty Tech Eye Candy Of The Week Led by Karl Linden, an environmental engineering professor at the University of Colorado, a team of engineers built the Sol-Char, a toilet that scorches waste via fiber-optic cables, heated by...Read More

World We Want project – making the MDGs of the...

World We Want project – making the MDGs of the...

World We Want project – making the MDGs of the future more inclusive and representative (UN) - http://my.civilservice.gov.uk/policy/2014/03/14/world-want-project-making-mdgs-future-inclusive-representative-un/

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

We look forward to a world in which having access to the nutrients needed for a child to thrive will no longer be a question, but a fact of life. Innovation can help us get there.

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Life is too short to not be happy. That's the message that the second-annual International Day of Happiness aims to promote on a global level Thursday. The " 24 Hours of Happiness " initiative is an effort supported by the United Nations Foundation and fellow organizations to encourage people to take action to create a happier world for people everywhere. See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days Already, thousands of people are joining...Read More

41 Chipper Songs to Celebrate International Day...

41 Chipper Songs to Celebrate International Day...

There's a lot to be happy about today. Spring has sprung, March Madness has tipped off, and the UN Foundation has declared today an International Day of Happiness See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days The goal of the holiday is to help us reflect on the simpler things that bring us joy. So, to help you appreciate the feel-good occasion, we put together a Spotify playlist full of all the songs that brighten our day. So...Read More

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

When I was in college I remember listening to the lyrics of the Age of Aquarius for the first time. The song struck a cord within me and the name of the band, The Fifth Dimension, an even deeper cord. "The moon is in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligns with Mars then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius." Astrologers believe that an astrological age affects mankind and influences the rise and fall of civilizations. Traditionally Aquarius is associated with electricity, computers, flight, democracy, freedom, humanitarianism, idealism, modernization, astrology, rebellion, nonconformity, veracity, perseverance and humanity. The song the Age of Aquarius was written...Read More

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

The first High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation marks a major milestone in the global fight against poverty. Over 1300 development leaders will join Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OECD Secretary-General Gurría in Mexico City to: review global progress in making development co-operation more effective; agree on actions to boost progress; and, anchor effective development co-operation in the post-2015 global development agenda. The leaders who will come together in Mexico City include heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians and leaders from international organisations, business, civil society and...Read More

Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing...

Advancing Women’s Rights in a Changing...

Development actors worldwide accept that advancing women’s rights and gender equality is not only a desirable goal, but a cornerstone of any successful sustainable development framework. Women and girls are in the public eye and recognised as key agents in development as never before. “Investing in women and girls” is increasingly heralded as a keystone strategy for women’s economic empowerment, and indeed, for broader development and economic growth. Variations on this discourse are coming from as diverse actors as the World Bank , Newsweek , and Walmart . Funding agencies and international NGOs have increasingly adopted the language of “investing in women” via new policies and programmes. Corporations are emphasising women...Read More

China Makes Historic Gains against TB

China Makes Historic Gains against TB

China has reduced its TB prevalence by 65% in the past three decades, providing lessons for other nations.

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Wildlife research is a story often told in numbers. Among population numbers, territory sizes and incident reports, the data resulting from field work is best understood in large figures and visualizations. Sometimes, however, a rare individual animal stands out for its significant contributions to conservancy. See also: Cyberpoaching: Why Hackers Pose a Deadly Threat to Endangered Animals Whether it's through years of data collection, repeated taggings, or sightings...Read More

Water Is...

Water Is...

Water is survival and it is survival to many underserved communities in the world. I did one semester of 7 th grade or class 7 in a catholic boarding school in rural Asumbi, Kenya. The school (Asumbi Girls Primary School) was started by I believe English missionaries from Mill Hill Missionaries during the colonial era. Next to my school was Asumbi Technical School; across the street were a convent and a parish; and down the road were Asumbi Girls High School; Asumbi Boys Primary School; Asumbi Catholic Church; Asumbi Hospital; and Asumbi Teachers Training. Basically the area was like a community. The schools were known for their strict form of discipline that in my opinion it was a very unreasonable form of discipline that could or...Read More

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

The iOS app, Surfr, is a surf journal that crowdsources social good and travel resources near surf spots around the globe. Since the latest update, users have been adding spots in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Indonesia among other parts of the world. Surfr launched in late November 2013 and quickly expanded to over 50 countries. With the latest update users in those countries are able to address communities in need of CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and other social good categories by adding spots to the DISCOVER MAP in the app. With third world countries in mind, the founders of Surfr sought to bring awareness to these areas in need by documenting the location of underserved communities on the app. Users can simply click on the map...Read More

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Electric trading markets that allow consumers to procure blocks of energy directly from generation providers have existed for a long [...]

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Researchers from India and around the world were among the more than 700 participants who gathered to discuss how to bring safe sanitation to the 2.5 billion people who lack access. This was the second “toilet fair” hosted by the foundation; the first was in Seattle in 2012. This year’s event was co-hosted by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology, with the support of the Ministry of Urban Development.

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

Join us for a mountain-side press conference to talk to the Toilet Hackers and Expedition Everest teams as they trek to Everest base camp (and beyond, for some!) in the name of sanitation. When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9 AM EST Where: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/101767243776302707491/events/c9jcl58t8hnjlv7favrf1c901ak (Google Hangout)

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

The Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) initiative is a grant program that seeks bold, innovative ideas that tackle specific challenges in health and development.

Multiplying the Impact of Food and Housing Relief

Multiplying the Impact of Food and Housing Relief

When you have a regular paycheck, a roof over your head, your health, and a fully stocked refrigerator, it’s easy [...]

How Sevenly Became America's Most Social Small...

How Sevenly Became America's Most Social Small...

This month, Mashable announced Sevenly as the winner of America's Most Social Small Business . The three-year-old social good apparel company has gone from a closet office with four employees to a 33-person operation that's raised more than $3 million for charities around the world. Read on to learn how Sevenly harnessed the power of social media to change the way people think about — and wear — charity. Sevenly co-founder Aaron Chavez isn’t your...Read More

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

.ngo and .ong, finally!

.ngo and .ong, finally!

What if there was a way to unify the NGO Community -- grassroots, national, and international -- to help NGOs all over the world gain access to the resources that they need and ultimately achieve sustainability? What if donors didn't have to question where their donations were going or how they were being used? What if NGOs could improve their visibility online and establish trust and credibility instantaneously? "What if…." is about to become reality. Starting in Q4 2014 , Public Interest Registry -- the longstanding operator of the .org domain -- is going to launch two new domain extensions: .ngo (.non-governmental organisation) and .ong (the translated equivalent for regions of the world that...Read More

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

The first High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation marks a major milestone in the global fight against poverty. Over 1300 development leaders will join Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OECD Secretary-General Gurría in Mexico City to: review global progress in making development co-operation more effective; agree on actions to boost progress; and, anchor effective development co-operation in the post-2015 global development agenda. The leaders who will come together in Mexico City include heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians and leaders from international organisations, business, civil society and...Read More

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

The iOS app, Surfr, is a surf journal that crowdsources social good and travel resources near surf spots around the globe. Since the latest update, users have been adding spots in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Indonesia among other parts of the world. Surfr launched in late November 2013 and quickly expanded to over 50 countries. With the latest update users in those countries are able to address communities in need of CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and other social good categories by adding spots to the DISCOVER MAP in the app. With third world countries in mind, the founders of Surfr sought to bring awareness to these areas in need by documenting the location of underserved communities on the app. Users can simply click on the map...Read More

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

#Trek4Toilets: Tackling Global Sanitation...

Join us for a mountain-side press conference to talk to the Toilet Hackers and Expedition Everest teams as they trek to Everest base camp (and beyond, for some!) in the name of sanitation. When: Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 9 AM EST Where: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/101767243776302707491/events/c9jcl58t8hnjlv7favrf1c901ak (Google Hangout)

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

10 Inspiring Women You Should Follow On Twitter

photo by: EladeManu Susan Moody Prieto - @soozmoody Director of Development and Comms for the amazing @worldreaders . Swam solo from Europe to Africa and raised $107,000 for Worldreader. Up next: Sea of Cortez. Barcelona, SF · about.me/susanmoody Leila Janah - @leila_c Social entrepreneur working in tech, job creation, and global justice. Founder of Samasource + Samahope. Director at CARE. Lifelong adventurette. SF, or a suitcase · leilajanah.com Kathy Calvin - @Kathy_Calvin President & CEO of @UNFoundation . Advocate. Storyteller. Champion for girls. Motorcycle rider. Tri-sector...Read More

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

Donate a Photo During the Global Moms Relay

We all love to use the cameras on our smart phone. Imagine that you have taken some pictures of a beautiful sunset, or a picture of your friends, or a speaker at a +SocialGood event. Instead of just posting it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, why not use another app that will share the photo with your social networks AND contribute to social good? As part of the Global Moms Relay ( www.globalmomsrelay.org ) you can use Johnson & Johnson’s free Donate a Photo app ( www.donateaphoto.org ) to participate in this worldwide digital event. From March 5 until May 11, each time you donate a photo to the Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA), Shot@Life or Girl Up, and Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to that campaign! ...Read More

SXSW +SocialGood: Social Good Hub

One day, two location, all for good. Read our summary of the conversation at the Social Good Hub.

SXSW +SocialGood: Social Good Hub

One day, two location, all for good. Read our summary of the conversation at the Social Good Hub.

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

First High-Level Meeting of the Global...

The first High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation marks a major milestone in the global fight against poverty. Over 1300 development leaders will join Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and OECD Secretary-General Gurría in Mexico City to: review global progress in making development co-operation more effective; agree on actions to boost progress; and, anchor effective development co-operation in the post-2015 global development agenda. The leaders who will come together in Mexico City include heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians and leaders from international organisations, business, civil society and...Read More

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

The Stark Reality of Climate Change

When I was in college I remember listening to the lyrics of the Age of Aquarius for the first time. The song struck a cord within me and the name of the band, The Fifth Dimension, an even deeper cord. "The moon is in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligns with Mars then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars. This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius." Astrologers believe that an astrological age affects mankind and influences the rise and fall of civilizations. Traditionally Aquarius is associated with electricity, computers, flight, democracy, freedom, humanitarianism, idealism, modernization, astrology, rebellion, nonconformity, veracity, perseverance and humanity. The song the Age of Aquarius was written...Read More

41 Chipper Songs to Celebrate International Day...

41 Chipper Songs to Celebrate International Day...

There's a lot to be happy about today. Spring has sprung, March Madness has tipped off, and the UN Foundation has declared today an International Day of Happiness See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days The goal of the holiday is to help us reflect on the simpler things that bring us joy. So, to help you appreciate the feel-good occasion, we put together a Spotify playlist full of all the songs that brighten our day. So...Read More

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Spread Joy on the International Day of Happiness

Life is too short to not be happy. That's the message that the second-annual International Day of Happiness aims to promote on a global level Thursday. The " 24 Hours of Happiness " initiative is an effort supported by the United Nations Foundation and fellow organizations to encourage people to take action to create a happier world for people everywhere. See also: iHeartRadio to Stream Pharrell's 'Happy' on Loop for 13 Days Already, thousands of people are joining...Read More

Using YouTube for Social Good: The 2014...

Using YouTube for Social Good: The 2014...

YouTube officially announced the winners of the 2014 DoGooder Video Awards last week, recognizing the most creative and inspiring videos from non-profits and individuals over the past year. This year's winners, specifically, showcase the fight against cancer, support of mental health and the stories of refugees in the United States. The awards program, now in its eighth year, is presented in conjunction with See3 Communications, the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN), the...Read More

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

Innovation: A Solution to the World's Most...

We look forward to a world in which having access to the nutrients needed for a child to thrive will no longer be a question, but a fact of life. Innovation can help us get there.

China Makes Historic Gains against TB

China Makes Historic Gains against TB

China has reduced its TB prevalence by 65% in the past three decades, providing lessons for other nations.

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Behind Wildlife Data: The Animals That Make...

Wildlife research is a story often told in numbers. Among population numbers, territory sizes and incident reports, the data resulting from field work is best understood in large figures and visualizations. Sometimes, however, a rare individual animal stands out for its significant contributions to conservancy. See also: Cyberpoaching: Why Hackers Pose a Deadly Threat to Endangered Animals Whether it's through years of data collection, repeated taggings, or sightings...Read More

Water Is...

Water Is...

Water is survival and it is survival to many underserved communities in the world. I did one semester of 7 th grade or class 7 in a catholic boarding school in rural Asumbi, Kenya. The school (Asumbi Girls Primary School) was started by I believe English missionaries from Mill Hill Missionaries during the colonial era. Next to my school was Asumbi Technical School; across the street were a convent and a parish; and down the road were Asumbi Girls High School; Asumbi Boys Primary School; Asumbi Catholic Church; Asumbi Hospital; and Asumbi Teachers Training. Basically the area was like a community. The schools were known for their strict form of discipline that in my opinion it was a very unreasonable form of discipline that could or...Read More

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

Surf App Crowdsources Social Good Near Surf...

The iOS app, Surfr, is a surf journal that crowdsources social good and travel resources near surf spots around the globe. Since the latest update, users have been adding spots in Bulgaria, Colombia, and Indonesia among other parts of the world. Surfr launched in late November 2013 and quickly expanded to over 50 countries. With the latest update users in those countries are able to address communities in need of CLEAN WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and other social good categories by adding spots to the DISCOVER MAP in the app. With third world countries in mind, the founders of Surfr sought to bring awareness to these areas in need by documenting the location of underserved communities on the app. Users can simply click on the map...Read More

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Trading Up to Lower Carbon in Bangalore

Electric trading markets that allow consumers to procure blocks of energy directly from generation providers have existed for a long [...]

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India - Progress,...

Researchers from India and around the world were among the more than 700 participants who gathered to discuss how to bring safe sanitation to the 2.5 billion people who lack access. This was the second “toilet fair” hosted by the foundation; the first was in Seattle in 2012. This year’s event was co-hosted by the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology, with the support of the Ministry of Urban Development.

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

Out-of-the-Box Thinking to On-the-Shelf Products

The Grand Challenges Explorations (GCE) initiative is a grant program that seeks bold, innovative ideas that tackle specific challenges in health and development.

11 Compelling Quotes From SXSW +Social Good

11 Compelling Quotes From SXSW +Social Good

photo by: Brandon Carson SXSW 2014 has ended, but there is much to take a way from the event. The focus on this post is the panels and events that took place at the Social Good Hub at SXSW. These panels and events featured some of the best brands, organizations, and individuals working together to solve the worlds greatest issues through technology and social media. Below are 11 quotes that were very interesting and deserved to be highlighted. Chrysi Philalithes - (RED) "We are at an incredible moment in the fight against aids, where we can actually stop the transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies. If we can do that we will have the first AIDs free generation in over 30 years." Jackie Rogers - Capital area...Read More

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