Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Grandmother Power Photo journalist Paola Gianturco (who I interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast in 2007 ) has a new book out, Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon. Full disclosure: I'm involved with most of the people and projects I mentioned personally and/or professionally. I'm completely biased!

Leadership 60

Leadership Afghanistan New Zealand Interview 60

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I imagined women or girls who received cards might keep them in a place in her home, in a drawer, or on a shelf that would always remind her that she is cared for, and that she is a part of a much larger global community. We are also funding very special after school art classes in Afghanistan through our partnership with Trust In Education.

Costa Rica 60

Costa Rica Interview Afghanistan Artist 60

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

A: These aren't Craigslist projects: they are me acting as an individual, and/or the Craigslist Foundation. Also working with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to help get them the respect and services they deserve, working on reform of the VA. Q: What’s your advice to them on going local vs. national vs. global?

Interview 100

Interview Afghanistan Iraq Government 100

Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 1, 2009

One of GlobalGiving's "Mom Knows Best" projects like Education for 900 Rural Girls in Burkina Faso or Fast Tracking Education for Women and Older Girls in Afghanistan. * . * Oxfam America Unwrapped and fund virtual gifts like a pair of school uniforms for $20 , or planting 50 trees for $30. *

Burkina Faso 49

Burkina Faso Ideas Donation Kiva 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Ashoka 's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated. If you do the math, that's $1 million donated to these organizations.

Afghanistan 50

Afghanistan Iraq San Francisco Atlanta 50

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

The project is controversial in that it definitely has digital inclusion aims, but also is in the critical path of Facebook’s business objectives to grow its user base. Find my piece, “ Will Facebook’s Internet.org Bridge the Global Digital Divide? It’s one of the fastest growing crowdfunding sites on the web.

News 58

News Technology Africa Kenya 58

Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Be sure to include time for staff discussion and consultation in your overall video project plan. Featured Photo: Using Texting to Increase Literacy in Afghanistan by Afghan Institute of Learning. This two-column approach will ensure you don’t miss any shots and you’re efficient with your time. STEP THREE.

Movie 52

Movie Product Tutorial Script 52

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2008

One of the projects he is involved with these days is The Elders. The Elders is, "a group of eminent global leaders, convened by Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel to bring their experience and independent voices to the resolution of conflict and to innovative, cooperative efforts to address the great global challenges of our time."

Kyrgyzstan 43

Kyrgyzstan Mongolia Pakistan Afghanistan 43

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 14, 2006

You can learn more about Jeffrey Sachs' work with the UN Millenium Project here. We got to talking, and she told me about a book she wrote about the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan , an underground organization working for women's rights in Afghanistan. Paradigm Found by Anne Firth Murray.

Afghanistan 40

Afghanistan France Beginner Ipod 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Women and girls in particular have felt the impacts of a never-ending global health pandemic, conflict and displacement, and authoritarian government takeovers, to name a few. The takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan earlier this year instantly sent the future of girls and women in that country into chaos. and globally.

Costa Rica 111

Costa Rica Game Change Uganda 111

Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

I think the real answers lie in the small, diverse, creative solutions we come up with ourselves in our communities, by ourselves, or with our friends, or with a global group. India is next to Pakistan, which is right next to Afghanistan, and the US had just gone to war in Afghanistan.

Interview 40

Interview South Africa Iowa India 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Because in a global society all our human rights need to be fought for and protected. It Gets Better Project. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. National Priorities Project. Polaris Project. Because they are always the first to arrive on the scene after a natural disaster. Amnesty International.

United States 261

United States Flickr Linkedin YouTube 261

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2008

The Women of Color Resource Center has been around for a little over 17 years and we are a pretty impressive place, I think, because we are one of the very few places in the nation, and globally, that holds the interest of women of color, and girls of color as a central piece of our work. Participate in workshops, lead a workshop.

Resource 40

Resource Interview Policy Issue 40

Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 13, 2009

We work in countries like Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, among others. Saving ourselves is part of saving humanity and saving the world, I feel, especially with the discussion of women because it is such a global issue. That's the story of Women for Women. It is not a third world issue or a conflict issue.

International 40

International Interview Bosnia Congo 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Because in a global society all our human rights need to be fought for and protected. It Gets Better Project. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. National Priorities Project. Polaris Project. Because they are always the first to arrive on the scene after a natural disaster. Amnesty International.

United States 279

United States Flickr Linkedin YouTube 279

NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES!

NTEN 81

NTEN Los Angeles San Antonio Celebrate 81