Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 25, 2007

One of the things I often talk about in my public speaking is the continuum that goes from pure profit orientation to pure charity. Charity is an important and good thing, but charity can be a powerful negative force when misapplied. Most social entrepreneurs I know operate somewhere in between, and for good reasons.

Africa 100

Africa Children Malawi America 100

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It’s rare to see a charity grow into a juggernaut of an organization. For instance, charity: water has a 100% model , where every public donation funds sustainable clean water projects, and private donors cover its operational costs. Let’s take charity: water as an example. This is where technology can be a game-changer.

Technology 52

Technology Support Build Charity 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Cyclone Idai struck Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, causing widespread flood destruction. Based on the latest available data, this report documents $30 billion in private, public, corporate and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2019. 18 at 2 p.m.

Disaster 59

Disaster Philanthropy Data Hurricane 59