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Tidbits from "Lean In: Women, Work, and the...

Tidbits from "Lean In: Women, Work, and the...

During a recent staff meeting we were invited to share reflections on a book that we are reading. This video shares my highlights from Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.
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What's Necessary, What's Possible in the High...

What's Necessary, What's Possible in the High...

From September 29-October 3, a multinational, multigenerational and multidisciplinary group of education innovators met to discuss secondary education for the 21st century in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. These are their recommendations. For more Learning 2030 content, visit wgsi.org/video
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The Power of Collaborative Innovation

The Power of Collaborative Innovation

Fifteen years ago, there was a wave of fresh talent in India’s IT sector. At the time, graduates focused heavily on using new economic opportunities and getting a feel of new ground. In the years that followed, this interest in technology led to a boom in shared technology spaces; primarily call centres, start-ups, service providers and consultancies. Despite this, a large number of those who worked in the IT sector were left dissatisfied because there were not enough opportunities to channel their creativity. The result of this echoed in every conversation about Indian IT on the global stage. The key question that was central to every conversation - where is the average citizen going wrong in leveraging the power of his or her...Read More
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Getting Men Involved In Gender Equity!

Getting Men Involved In Gender Equity!

A word from our Connector, Aurelie Salvarie, on how men can get involved in gender equality.
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Connector Mac-Jordan Degadjor on Outstanding...

Connector Mac-Jordan Degadjor on Outstanding...

The GhanaThink Foundation is a youth-led NGO based in Ghana & the US. Its primary goal is to harness the diverse talents of Ghanaians in Ghana and the diaspora for the benefit of Ghana, and by extension Africa and the world. In effect, it seeks to mobilize and organize talent and resources for the service of Ghana. With the idea generations and discussions that come out of this, it seeks to support these ideas into projects, programs and ventures.GhanaThink's landmark initiative now is Barcamp Ghana . These Barcamps provide a platform for youth to network, discuss important issues, and develop new partnerships. With 24 events and counting since December 2008, Barcamp Ghana has been the launchpad for business start-ups (such...Read More
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Heeding the Call: Project Agos Maps Disaster in...

The Social Good Summit Meetup in the Philippines ended with a call for heroes. Today, amidst the disaster of Typhoon Haiyan, Project Agos is helping people heed that call.

Heeding the Call: Project Agos Maps Disaster in...

Rappler's Project Agos helps save lives after Typhoon Haiyan.
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mHealth+SocialGood: Envisioning the Future to...

This December, as thousands of experts, innovators, and leaders from government, business, and civil society come together at the fifth annual mHealth Summit, the mHealth Alliance – in partnership with Johnson + Johnson, HIMSS and MAMA – will host mHealth+SocialGood. This interactive event will bring the community together to discuss some of the most pressing questions and most exciting opportunities for the future of mobile health and, more broadly, mobile for social good.

mHealth+SocialGood: Envisioning the Future to...

This December, as thousands of experts, innovators, and leaders from government, business, and civil society come together at the fifth annual mHealth Summit , the mHealth Alliance – in partnership with Johnson + Johnson, HIMSS and MAMA – will host mHealt h+SocialGood . This interactive event will bring the community together to discuss some of the most pressing questions and most exciting opportunities for the future of mobile health and, more broadly, mobile for social good.
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Austin + SocialGood

Austin + SocialGood

We're looking for more 'do-Gooders' to join our Austin, Tx family. If you're in Central Texas, and interested in connecting with other social innovators, please look us up! Here's the winner of our Social Innovators Fund, Carl Settles, with e4Youth, presenting at our September Social Good Summit Austin.
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A New Experience in Culture and Dining in...

Social good is happening around us in Singapore centering around food.

A New Experience in Culture and Dining in...

Social good is happening around us in Singapore centering around food.
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Energy focus at Nobel Week Dialogue

Energy focus at Nobel Week Dialogue

The 2013 Nobel Week Dialogue was dedicated to exploring the Future of Energy and brought together a unique collection of thinkers from a range of disciplines. Nobel Laureates, world-leading scientists, policy makers and industry leaders got together to discuss issues that affect us all. The goal of Nobel Week Dialogue is to provide an opportunity for [...] The post Energy focus at Nobel Week Dialogue appeared first on Technology For Good Blog .
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Join the #CancerCrushSaga

Join the #CancerCrushSaga

Candy Crush players spend $1 million a day buying in-game lives, but what if we spent that money trying to rid the world of something deadlier than virtual jelly? Myself and two friends in Brooklyn NY said, let's ask people to stop buying lives for themselves, and instead donate to give cancer victims a chance at living theirs. All money raised is going to the Cancer Research Institute. Learn more and donate at http://cancercrushsaga.com/  or follow us on Facebook/Twitter.
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14 Organizations Changing The World Through...

We know that education is the greatest foundation a human being can have. Check out these 14 organizations changing the world through education.

14 Organizations Changing The World Through...

We know that education is the greatest foundation a human being can have. Check out these 14 organizations changing the world through education.
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How Libraries Can Support Survivors of Domestic...

How Libraries Can Support Survivors of Domestic...

This is an interview with Holly Case, a Senior Team Officer for Surrey County Council Libraries in the UK. Beyond Access spoke with Holly about her libraries’  award-winning  work to serve survivors of domestic abuse in their community, which goes far beyond reading material to include outreach programs, self-esteem workshops, and information sessions.  How did you get the idea to start this program? At first it was as simple as making sure publicity about domestic abuse and where to find help was available in libraries, which was difficult during a time when it was still considered to be more of a hidden problem. Particularly in a county like ours which has a perceived air of wealth, domestic abuse is...Read More
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You+Davos+ SocialGood: What We Heard

On Tuesday, January 14, thousands of people from places around the world joined an important conversation in the lead-up to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

You+Davos+ SocialGood: What We Heard

On Tuesday, January 14, thousands of people from places around the world joined an important conversation in the lead-up to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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You+Davos+ SocialGood: What We Heard

On Tuesday, January 14, thousands of people from places around the world joined an important conversation in the lead-up to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

You+Davos+ SocialGood: What We Heard

On Tuesday, January 14, thousands of people from places around the world joined an important conversation in the lead-up to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Equipping Women with IT Skills Spurs Economic...

​It’s a startling pair of statistics: When women are able to earn an income, they typically reinvest 90 percent of it back into their families and communities. And, for every year a girl stays in school, her future earnings will increase exponentially.

Equipping Women with IT Skills Spurs Economic...

It’s a startling pair of statistics: When women are able to earn an income, they typically reinvest 90 percent of it back into their families and communities. And, for every year a girl stays in school, her future earnings will increase exponentially.
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Putting our Foot Down on Development

Looking back on 2013 we can be pretty positive about progress on development goals.

Putting our Foot Down on Development

Looking back on 2013 we can be pretty positive about progress on development goals.
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New Power +SocialGood

How +SocialGood helped bring you to the Davos table.

New Power +SocialGood

How +SocialGood helped bring you to the Davos table.
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Solving Today's Energy Problems: How Agora...

Join Agora Partnerships and +Social Good for a GoogleHangout featuring four Agora Entrepreneurs who are using business to solve some of today's most pressing energy problems.

Solving Today's Energy Problems: How Agora...

Join Agora Partnerships and +Social Good for a GoogleHangout featuring four Agora Entrepreneurs who are using business to solve some of today's most pressing energy problems.
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#ICASA2013: Now More Than Ever Technology is...

How technology is revolutionizing community engagement across Africa.

#ICASA2013: Now More Than Ever Technology is...

How technology is revolutionizing community engagement across Africa.
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