Open Source for Humanitarian Action
Ushahidi develops free software that allows volunteers to map humanitarian crises from their mobile phones.
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Governing Innovation
New York’s Center for Economic Opportunity tests new antipoverty programs from the mayor’s office.
Rapid Response for Education
The National Math and Science Initiative aims to avert the crisis in secondary school education by replicating proven programs.
When the Big Bet Fails
The Northwest Area Foundation learns—and shares—hard lessons from a 10-year initiative.
Networking for Sustainable Transport
EMBARQ, a network of sustainable transportation experts, has grown quickly,
thanks to impressive fundraising and the design of a model program.
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Amplifying Local Voices
GlobalGiving’s storytelling project turns anecdotes into useful data.
The Entrepreneurial Union
Freelance workers, whose numbers are growing, are left without health insurance, a retirement plan, or a work community. The Freelancers Union meets these needs.
Five-Digit Giving
How texting became young donors’ preferred way to make charitable donations.
Competing for a Change
How Changemakers’ “collaborative competitions” harness the wisdom of crowds.
Scaling the Walls
How a nonprofit spurred the Indian government to help seniors.