A Sustainable Sealant
A Filipino aeronautical engineer has invented an organic sealant using the pili tree’s spent resin.
Sectors - Articles
Adventures in Healing
Chicago Adventure Therapy is helping young people and families in high-crime communities to heal by connecting with nature. | Open access to this article is made possible by the donors of Chicago Adventure Therapy, Jim and Gail Tibensky and Kathryn Dittemore.
No One Left Behind
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies prioritizes disaster-emergency preparation and relief outcomes for disabled people.
Housing First and for All
Built for Zero Canada is making strides toward eliminating homelessness in Canada.
When Diversity Initiatives Fail
Technology tools used to identify racially diverse candidates made employees at one company feel like Black and brown candidates were being commodified.
Review
Who Benefits From Benefit Corporations?
In Becoming a Public Benefit Corporation, Michael B. Dorff contributes a well-balanced examination of the pros and cons of the benefit corporation.
SSIR Online, Winter 2024 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about problem-solving, telling better stories, advancing reparations, and the growing impact of AI in the social sector.
A Call to Remember
The nonprofit Nā Kama Kai commemorates those who perished and suffered from the Maui wildfires.
Do All AI Systems Need to Be Explainable?
“Explainable AI” can bridge the gap between AI outputs and human expertise, but a balance needs to be struck between explainability and performance.
A Blueprint for Designing Better Digital Government Services
US government agencies struggle with outdated systems, increased demand, and floundering attempts at modernization. Pennsylvania’s leaders aim to change that.