Four Strategies for Large Systems Change
To create systems of societal change, we need to become clearer about the archetypes of societal change strategies, their strengths and weaknesses, and their interactions.
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The Civic Science Imperative
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
SSIR’s 15th Anniversary
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.
Waging Lawfare to Save the Planet
ClientEarth has taken a US-style legal strategy of protecting the environment across the Atlantic and found surprising success.
Building Community by Sharing Books
Little Free Libraries draw neighbors together on street corners, on school campuses, and in police stations.
Digital Natives Collect Community Needs
Humanitas AI has created a smartphone app to enable young people to coordinate social projects.
Taps and Toilets for All
Microfinance for water and sanitation enables people to find their own solutions.
Reproductive Health Care by Mail
It is time to give US women the convenience and autonomy of birth control and abortion pills that women elsewhere enjoy.
Teaching to the Life Test
The ability of teachers to improve students’ non-cognitive abilities may have greater importance than test scores.
Workplace Volunteering Culture
Companies that create a climate of volunteering can see benefits even among non-volunteers.