When the “Doves” Fly
A Silicon Valley start-up that operates earth-orbiting imaging satellites is making them available to social innovators.
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Design for Cleaner Living
A team of social innovators is devising ways to put urban India on track to a tidier future.
Built WELL
Taking a lead from LEED certification, a new standard aims to promote healthy construction of homes, offices, and other structures.
A Model of Health
In Nepal, a US-based nonprofit is partnering with the national government to deliver full-service medical care in remote areas.
From Petitions to Decisions
After Change.org placed petitions at the center of its platform, the size of its membership soared. But operating a high-volume petition site isn’t enough for its leaders. Includes magazine extras.
Substance Over Style
An international design award based in Denmark celebrates products and projects that aim “to improve life.”
Mentor for America
Thanks to the New Teacher Center, beginning educators gain support that will help them thrive in a challenging profession.
A Good Ending
Leaders at the Atlantic Philanthropies are modeling best practices for winding down a large, high-profile foundation. Includes magazine extras.
Get Rid of the Grid?
An emerging business model that aims to reduce energy poverty holds real promise. But it needs a jump-start.
Equal Effort
Behind the recent advance of gay marriage rights lies a decade of careful planning and diligent collaboration. Includes magazine extras.