I recently came across this site and think it has great potential to connect all of us social entrepreneurs in a more efficient way than ever before. It's definitely worth checking out. Here's the info from the website:

UnLtdWorld connects you to the people, tools and information you need to change the world.

UnLtdWorld is a platform for social entrepreneurs and the people t… Continue

Here’s a problem that had simply never occurred to me as a major factor in the economies of developing nations: Menstruation. No need to squirm, it is a fact of life and has an effect on life for women and men.

Millions of girls and women in developing countries miss up to 50 days of school/work per… Continue

(This post contributed by Linda Peia via Ashoka)

1. Look for a PARTNER, Not a Donor

If you are going to invest time in grant proposals, get the biggest bang for the buck. Seek out those institutions that have the potential to offer you more than a simple check. Besides weathering you from impersonal, shortlived donor relations, a partner… Continue

Welcome to the Social Media Classroom and Collaboratory. It’s all free, as in both “freedom of speech” and “almost totally free beer.” We invite you to build on what we’ve started to create more free value. The Social Media Classroom (we’ll call it SMC) includes a… Continue

Do you have a social venture you're looking to get off the ground? Are you full of ideas, but just need the resources to help you realize them? If this sounds like you, then definitely check out The Unreasonable Institute.


ChangeFusio… Continue

Friends of HelloFam,

It has been a few months since we completed the HelloFam Alpha. And, it should come as no surprise that we are working diligently on the next phase of HelloFam’s development. Never fear... photo sharing, direct connections with other families, and additional functionality will indeed be making a comeback!

In the meantime, we have constructed a temporary site at hellofam.com in order to stay connected with our previous alpha participants, and communicate the future goals of… Continue

In the nearby city of Montclair, CA, a vacant lot sits idle. For years the lot was a vibrant place of commerce and activity, but the plaza closed down in 1996. Thirteen years later, the lot remains idle as ever. Whenever I drive by Montclair I always bemoan the lot’s inactivity, but always find m… Continue

The 28th of October 2009 was an eventful day for Gateway Media and myself. We were able to premier our latest video work at Number 11 Downing Street as part of our parent charity, City Gateway, 10 year celebration. The event was attended by a number of Gateway Media's clients along with other partners of City Gateway and a number of MP's. The video shown was a short promotional video highlighting City Gateway's work followed by another… Continue

Social media started out as a toy but is now a powerful tool being used by big business. I recently talked to an HR manager who has setup a social network at her site to train staff on everything from the medical and dental insurance plans offered, the special travel medical insurance required… Continue

You may remember the blog about the hug. I've had more hugs, recently, in the form of other things, umbrellas, emergency exits, water bottles and figs. I'm re-reading, editing and realizing that I am coming up with more and more that I c… Continue