SSIR’s 2022 Social Innovation Reading List
Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers.
Social Issues - Most Popular
SSIR Stories Around the World
Stories selected by the editors of Stanford Social Innovation Review’s global editions and why they chose to share them with their local audiences.
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Housing and Local Solutions: Elevating What Works
Local initiatives are breaking new ground to make access to housing and opportunity more affordable and equitable and to increase the resources dedicated to housing justice.
The Problem With Tables
In discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the table is frequently used as a symbol of inclusion. Whether by design or default, the table is accepted as a place to ameliorate issues of marginalization, exclusion, neglect, discrimination, and other harms.
When to Call It Quits
As the third sector in Nicaragua comes under increasing government attacks, a founder had to make one of the most difficult choices.
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The Power of Digital Advocacy
An excerpt from Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era on how advocacy organizations have adopted digital tools for their work.
You Could Spend Your Money Differently
In an era of big-bet philanthropy, a small foundation can still have an outsize impact. Here are seven techniques for getting more from your philanthropic dollar.
Sustainability Assurance as Greenwashing
Our investigation into the sustainability reporting of some of the world’s largest companies revealed misleading statements, obfuscation, and diversion. Senior management and auditing and assurance practices must do better.
The Right to Disconnect
Constant connectivity harms employees’ work-life balance and mental health. Better labor policy and remote work legislation can help meet the needs of people and organizations.
Philanthropic Investment in People Power
The California Endowment is spearheading renewed interest in an approach that supports communities to be the architects of their own equity efforts.
Open-access to this article made possible by The California Endowment.