Similar to other modern economies, as Asian countries continue to modernize and grow, they face a serious challenge in how to manage the widening disparity between rich and poor. There is a lot of work to do to ensure that millions of people are not left behind.
Looking back, I believe that the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a significant milestone in the history of the world's biggest sporting event. For the f...
NetSquared, an initiative which aids individuals and communities in using web-based tools, recently hosted their first ever "Social Good Contest" for apps developed for Windows 8. Sponsored by Microsoft, the contest "encourages developers to make a difference in the world through the power of technology."
It was not an accident that Newton formulated his theory of gravity while relaxing under an apple tree. And, speaking of Apples, it was not a coincidence that Steve Jobs' casual interest in calligraphy stimulated his world-changing technological innovations with a typographic design focus.
As sustainability, and double or triple bottom lines move increasingly to the forefront of business leaders' minds, one example of real progress might...
Wait, what's an Armchair Advocate? Okay, I know what you are thinking. And the answer is "no," an Armchair Advocate is not someone who advocates for ...
Today, we launch Global Mom Relay -- an interactive, online conversation over the next 62 days that features moms, celebrities, experts and others who will shares stories of motherhood and talk about what we can do to improve the health of mothers and children around the world.
You will all make SxSW 2013 the year of Social Good. Yup, I'm totally serious. No, I haven't started on the tequila yet. Just hear me out.
let's say that buried deep within your list of private to-dos, there's a little bullet point there that says, "Do better. Make a difference. Figure out a way to turn this crazy job of mine into something that helps people."
It all started with one simple post. Last August, New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin offered to give away two copies of her new book, Where We Belong, on Facebook to people who could not afford the $15 cost.
Some names of difference-makers will become recognizable, but the vast majority will not. This is why we find ourselves rooting for someone unknown to the masses whose story inspires and captivates, and speaks to our sense of humanity. Someone like Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo.
It's 2013 and now more than ever we have an excuse to revisit the basics in all-things social good. Whether you're a novice or an expert, the following seven buzz words are must-haves.
Folks, I want to know: how does the Internet give you a voice? I'm collecting answers about how the Internet gives people a voice that I will share on Internet Freedom Day on January 18th.
It's thrilling as a marketer, albeit somewhat frightening as an individual, to see the importance corporations are garnering in our lives.
We have reached a pivotal point in the fight against HIV/AIDS and this weekend, Belvedere will join (RED)'s many supporters to celebrate World AIDS Day.
In Lusaka, Zambia, people gather at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus on World AIDS Day for a candlelight service to remember loved ones killed by AIDS. I go to light candles and pray for my three children who died in the nineties, when a diagnosis of HIV here was a death sentence.
This World AIDS Day, lets all move together and generate more momentum. We already know that every generation is known for something; lets make this generation the one known for beginning the end of AIDS.
What if we could really achieve repeatable and scalable results in terms of widespread global development, entrepreneurship, mitigating poverty, and h...
You and I both have a responsibility to the current and future world. I'm quitting the excuse-making and getting out there. Imagine the change that would be created if everybody did.
How many tabs do you have open right this second? Eight? Twelve? A gazillion? Now, a web app called Tab For A Cause will take your browser's blank...
There is a lot of talk these days about what women don't do. We don't head Fortune 500 Companies. We don't sit on corporate boards. We don't hold key political seats.
If other cancer institutions and nonprofits would place such emphases on using this powerful interactive medium for education and support, we could make incredible advances in our "War on Cancer."
Don't have the gift of song? Not to fret.
I often sit down and consider how technology, social networks and advertising messages permeate every part of our life. All too often we find that our behaviors are programmed into us through brand platforms and advertising.
This month, I was particularly inspired by the support of 31 bloggers and their readers for Blogust, a first-of-its-kind blog relay hosted by the UN Foundation's Shot@Life campaign.
