The traditional approach among human rights groups in Nigeria had been accusatory: publicize injustices or sue the government. But in January 1998, on the eve of democracy, an NGO called the CLEEN foundation set out to reform law enforcement from within.
Greenlight is a nonprofit catalyst: It identifes a local need, scours the country for the best program to meet it, and then establishes a chapter in its hometown.
Find out why Method home products keep their eco-friendliness under very attractive wraps.
How CitiStat’s hard data and straight talk saved Baltimore.
A Chilean firewood certification program spares both the air and indigenous business.
GlobalGiving’s storytelling project turns anecdotes into useful data.
Freelance workers, whose numbers are growing, are left without health insurance, a retirement plan, or a work community. The Freelancers Union meets these needs.
How texting became young donors’ preferred way to make charitable donations.
How Changemakers’ “collaborative competitions” harness the wisdom of crowds.
How a nonprofit spurred the Indian government to help seniors.
