Philanthropy has a vital role to play in building a culture of “civic science,” in which scientists take active roles as citizens and citizens engage with scientific research. | Open access to this article made possible by the Rita Allen Foundation
Since 2003, Stanford Social Innovation Review has provided a forum for social-change leaders to share new ideas and best practices, and learn from one another.
North Carolina’s Project Lazarus has brought harm-reduction principles to Appalachia to address the opioid addiction crisis.
ClientEarth has taken a US-style legal strategy of protecting the environment across the Atlantic and found surprising success.
An ambitious community project is helping Amsterdam’s newest residents find both dignified work and a social network.
Little Free Libraries draw neighbors together on street corners, on school campuses, and in police stations.
EnerGaia is growing spirulina to feed people and help the environment.
Street Priests ministers to the homeless children of Calabar, Nigeria, to help them find a better path.
Humanitas AI has created a smartphone app to enable young people to coordinate social projects.
San Francisco’s Free City program covers tuition at its community college through a real estate transaction tax.
