Technology & Design
Game Theory
Behavioral experts agree that so-called "games for good" can teach empathy to those who play them.
Behavioral experts agree that so-called "games for good" can teach empathy to those who play them.
Engaged youth on the global stageāa report from the G-20 Summit and MY SUMMIT.
A look at how KaBOOM! has used the Internet to disseminate its model, empowering local communities to self-organize to build their own playgrounds.
How texting became young donors’ preferred way to make charitable donations.
As parents spend more time raising their profitable coffee crop, they spend less time attending to their children's needs.
Play this online game and learn social innovation strategies to solve global crises.
Hope Runs is a nonprofit social enterprise working in Kenya and Tanzania that uses athletics, education, and social entrepreneurship to empower AIDS orphans. In this audio interview, founders Claire Williams and Lara Vogel talk about how they have turned their idea of using marathon running to "outpace poverty" into a vital organization that partners with AIDS orphanages to have a real influence in children's lives. They discuss their model, how they use volunteers, and advice for social entrepreneurs.
How can nonprofits leverage social media technology such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and blogs to support philanthropy? In this audio lecture, nonprofit consultant Beth Kanter talks about how she has done just that, thereby raising thousands of dollars to help children in Cambodian orphanages get to school. Learn how to get people involved in your cause, donate, volunteer, and solicit friends—all with a few keystrokes.
Engaging with and empowering students to live above the influence of drugs and alcohol.
For those interested in social innovation but who aren't sure what they want to do next.