The Agency of African Girls and Women
Women are contributing to Africa’s growth surge. We cannot afford to overlook their potential and agency.
Global Issues - Most Popular
Innovations that address global challenges such as education, environment, and health (more)
Game Theory
Behavioral experts agree that so-called "games for good" can teach empathy to those who play them.
Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey Sachs believes we must lift a billion-plus people out of poverty while reducing our impact on the environment.
New Florida Legislation: A Slap in the Face to Nonprofit Diversity Advocates
The philanthropic community has no public opposition to a new, ill-advised piece of legislation.
The Meaning of the Gates-Buffett Giving Pledge
The importance of this news is not the actual money that many billionaires are likely to pledge, but the cultural ramifications of the campaign.
Philanthropy
Fueling Growth
Riders for Health has created a novel approach to maintaining health transport vehicles in sub-Saharan Africa.
Youth Voices in the Global Economy
Engaged youth on the global stage—a report from the G-20 Summit and MY SUMMIT.
Using the Internet to Scale
A look at how KaBOOM! has used the Internet to disseminate its model, empowering local communities to self-organize to build their own playgrounds.
Information Overload, Action Deficit
Real change only occurs when people, and the institutions we collectively form, restructure to make better use of new technology.