Climate change and water connect in mountain regions, where half the world’s surface water originates—yet few recognize and support programs to deal with this critical juncture (other than The Mountain Institute). Bravo to Skoll for its insight and action!
Always happy to learn more about the role of storytelling in contemporary contexts! This is such an unexplored powerful weapon for social change and nation building! I am exploring it in isiXhosa, of course a very different set up from Jeff’s, and I always learn a lot from similar stories.
Thanks for sharing!!
Glad to learn about Jeff Skoll’s work, which I’ve long admired. I agree that story-telling is a powerful medium for making change. Readers who are inspired by Jeff’s story might love the story library on http://boldergiving.org—over 100 stories of extraordinary givers from across the economic spectrum who have given at last 50% of their income, business profits, or total net worth.
Glad to hear that so many readers enjoyed my interview with Jeff Skoll. As you point rightly point out, Jeff and his organizations have done a terrific job of telling the stories of people who are changing the world for the better.
COMMENTS
BY Jane
ON March 14, 2012 06:44 AM
Climate change and water connect in mountain regions, where half the world’s surface water originates—yet few recognize and support programs to deal with this critical juncture (other than The Mountain Institute). Bravo to Skoll for its insight and action!
BY Hluma
ON March 14, 2012 09:35 PM
Always happy to learn more about the role of storytelling in contemporary contexts! This is such an unexplored powerful weapon for social change and nation building! I am exploring it in isiXhosa, of course a very different set up from Jeff’s, and I always learn a lot from similar stories.
Thanks for sharing!!
BY The Harare Villager
ON March 15, 2012 05:08 AM
Enjoyed the article and it shows how social entrepreneurship can really go large!
Social entrepreneurship can also be as simple as volunteering at a local library.
Wonder how the two meet as it is all going towards the same bountiful outcome?
Going to look up more about the story telling roots of this article as it moves quickly to those big funds and hug global issues.
BY Kymberlaine Banks
ON March 16, 2012 03:57 AM
this makes me so hopeful..
first that there are still people that ask advice on how to make a difference and listen
second that making money is not just secondary, losing money to make a difference is primary
third, that attention to imminent global issues and long term commitment to making a difference aren’t mutually exclusive
thanks for a great article, now I need to know more about the Skoll Foundation
BY Anne Ellinger, founder
ON March 29, 2012 12:00 PM
Glad to learn about Jeff Skoll’s work, which I’ve long admired. I agree that story-telling is a powerful medium for making change. Readers who are inspired by Jeff’s story might love the story library on http://boldergiving.org—over 100 stories of extraordinary givers from across the economic spectrum who have given at last 50% of their income, business profits, or total net worth.
BY ericnee-archive
ON April 10, 2012 03:57 PM
Glad to hear that so many readers enjoyed my interview with Jeff Skoll. As you point rightly point out, Jeff and his organizations have done a terrific job of telling the stories of people who are changing the world for the better.
BY Michael Eaton
ON October 20, 2015 07:54 PM
I could use a million dollars to help the people around my area