A Sporting Chance
In troubled spots around the world, Right to Play shows how fun and games can be a serious tool for development.
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Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
Bridging the Generations
Older people and foster families are forming mutually supportive communities, with help from a group called Generations of Hope.
Markets Versus Morals
In a market context, people are apt to betray their own beliefs about right and wrong.
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?
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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.
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Social Innovation and Resilience: How One Enhances the Other
Social innovations must take into account the complexity of social problems and foster solutions resilient enough to adapt and survive.
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Forging Ahead with Cross-Sector Innovations
The mayor of Seoul, Korea, recounts his path to government office and explains why social innovation is central to the way that he governs.
Labor of Love
Ai-jen Poo, cofounder and director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and 2014 McArthur genius grant recipient, is building a movement to improve the lives of 2.5 million US home care workers.
What Makes People Mobilize?
Protest movements don't emerge merely because people have something to protest. Many other factors come into play.