Airborne Peace
In Rwanda, Radio La Benevolencija uses soap operas to heal ethnic tensions. Listeners who tune into a weekly show about feuding ethnic groups are more likely than non-listeners to stand up to authority and to voice their own opinions.
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Fun for a Change
Volkswagen believes that doing the right thing—taking the stairs, reducing litter, and driving an eco-friendly car—can be pleasurable and desirable.
Settling Up
Upwardly Global places skilled immigrants in jobs worthy of their talents.
Lessons in Courage
Against all odds, the Afghan Institute of Learning educates women and girls in a war-torn society.
Grassroots Concrete
Build Change is shaking up construction practices in earthquake-prone areas.
Second Chances and a Third Bottom Line
Recycla Chile, Latin America’s first e-waste recycling company, reclaims value from discarded electronics and marginalized people.
A Spark for Good Art
During its first 10 years, Creative Capital has pumped $14 million into 324 projects from a range of artistic disciplines. But Creative Capital doesn’t just fund projects, it builds careers.
Grow Your Own
Forget about luring big companies with tax incentives and subsidized space. Chris Gibbons focuses Littleton, Colorado's efforts on growing home-town businesses.
Behind the Curve
Corrupt governments cash in on the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s outdated metrics.
The Answer Is on the Ground
The solutions to seemingly impossible problems already exist in the communities facing those problems.