Can’t Buy Me Laughter
While more money may translate to a higher valuation of oneself, but when it comes to happiness, money is no indicator.
Social Issues - Articles
Volunteering for Number One
Study suggests that for young volunteers, it's not just about résumé padding.
Integrating Youth Services
Governmental agencies in Oakland, Calif., are collaborating to serve at-risk children better, with good results.
Virtual HIV Prevention
Health education is at a crossroads, and interactive computer games may be a guiding force.
One Villager, One Vote
Direct participation by Indonesian villagers proves that process matters, even when outcomes don't change.
Podcast
Money Makes People Less Socially Focused
Marketing professor Kathleen Vohs' research finds that money acts as a psychological resource that changes people's motivations.
Water, Microfinance, and Innovation
Although the market demand exists, there have not been sustainable ways to finance basic water needs. That is, until Water.org introduced WaterCredit in South Asia.
Podcast
New Business Models and Metrics for Water
Ned Breslin talks about performance metrics, planning, and financing practices for a longer term vision for water and sanitation.
Transforming Cities
Archaic ideas and the fundamental restructuring taking place in our economy, makes business as usual unacceptable.
Podcast
Using Public-Private Partnerships to Resolve Asia’s Water Crisis
Asia's water systems are struggling in the face of climate change; a significant water availability gap seems imminent.