Environmentally Friendly Housing for the Masses
Existing base-of-the-pyramid construction models must change.
Social Issues - Articles
Calling for a Triple Bottom Line Design Metric
A fledgling program trains designers to consider the ecological, economic, and social issues shaping the built environment.
Who Is Responsible for the “Second Disaster”?
An online registry for disaster relief has proved a successful model for avoiding unproductive donations—when will we adopt it?
Taking Games for Good to a New Level
Great social issue video games are out there; now it’s time to invest in them.
Four Giving Trends Among Wealthy Donors
A new study provides insight into the giving behavior of 22 wealthy donors.
Teachers: A Solution to Education Reform in India
Teachers can lead improvement in education; we need to help them develop the mindset, skills, and networks they need to create change.
Hearing the Stories within the Stories
It’s easy to revert to big narratives and much harder to let small, surprising, and telling stories emerge.
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Civic Work, Civic Lessons: Two Generations Reflect on Public Service
Civic Work, Civic Lessons discusses the importance of engaging in public service, especially for younger people.
Podcast
Corporate Social Responsibility Is Essential to Environmental Sustainability
In this audio lecture, Mr. Gore shares insights on leadership and climate crisis solutions, and identifies the need market reforms.
Podcast
New Models to End Extreme Poverty
Jake Harriman, founder and CEO of Nuru International, traces his personal path towards sustainable solutions to poverty.