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The Equality Effect - Human Rights for Women and Girls
The legal organization behind the 160 Girls Project to sue the Kenyan government for not protecting young girls from rape.
human_rights  social_change  social_justice 
december 2011 by infomentation
Intersections International
Intersections International is a New York based NGO that works at the intersection of communities in conflict. We promote peace through dialogue using direct service programs, advocacy, educational and informational outreach.
social_change  peace  activism  faith 
october 2011 by infomentation
Funding Exchange | Change Not Charity
Funding Exchange is a national membership organization of regionally based social justice foundations. Sixteen member funds and a national office comprise the Funding Exchange Network of progressive public foundations. These grantmaking entities are situated across the US from major metropolitan cities to multi-state regions, from Appalachia to Honolulu, New York City to San Diego. FEX foundations are unified in our commitment to supporting community-based progressive social change and to maintaining a democratic grantmaking process that shares decision-making power as well as monetary resources.
social_change  philanthropy  grants 
august 2011 by infomentation
Urban Cusp
Life.Style. Faith. Culture. Social Change.
social_change  faith  media  journalism 
august 2011 by infomentation
More Than Money
Timeless themes & Personal Stories - Exploring the impact of money in our lives
philanthropy  social_change  storytelling  finance 
july 2011 by infomentation
Admitting Failure
This site was conceived and created by Engineers Without Borders Canada. It is intended to be a collaboration between like-minded NGOs, governments, donors and those in the private sector.
nonprofit  innovation  socialgood  social_change 
january 2011 by infomentation
Art Works For Change
Partnering with leading educational and activist organizations to produce art exhibitions on such topics as social justice, human rights, gender equity, war and peace, and the environment.
art  social_change 
january 2011 by infomentation
National Block Club University
National Block Club University is a daily process structured to create, nurture, and sustain strong safe neigbhorhoods.

MISSION STATEMENT
NBCU tracks, monitors, and counters acts of violence throughout 167 of America's most dangerous neigborhoods.
chicago  social_change  nonprofit 
september 2010 by infomentation
Chicago Foundation for Women
Chicago Foundation for Women believes that all women and girls should have the opportunity to achieve their potential and live in safe, just and healthy communities. Since 1985, the Foundation has improved the lives of women and girls through grants, advocacy, leadership development and public and grantee education.
women  feminism  nonprofit  social_change 
august 2010 by infomentation
Thrivability: A Collaborative Sketch
A curated collection of over 60 contributors sketching out the field of thrivability, based on values, qualities, cycles
sustainability  thrivability  social_change 
march 2010 by infomentation
World of Good, Inc.
The for-profit arm of World Of Good Development Org.
entrepreneurship  business  social_change  economics  poverty 
february 2010 by infomentation
World of Good Development Organization
World of Good Development Organization is a nonprofit focused on improving the lives of low-income women in the developing world.
business  social_change  nonprofit  entrepreneurship  poverty 
february 2010 by infomentation
Social Innovation Conversations
Social Innovation Conversations brings you social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and panel discussions. Download educational podcasts on social entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, responsible investing, and more.
social_change  nonprofit  stanford  entrepreneurship 
february 2010 by infomentation
W1SD0M
W1SDØM has been created to support change agents, investors and advisors by facilitating the flow of capital – be it human, intellectual, social or financial – to more effectively create the next generation of global sustainable enterprise.
community_building  social_networking  social_change 
january 2010 by infomentation
Americans Who Tell the Truth
A fantastic website of American artists, writers, activists, and cultural icons. Portraits by Robert Shetterly, with quotes from the people.
biography  art  writing  history  american_history  activism  social_change 
january 2010 by infomentation
iparticipate.org
The Entertainment Industry Foundation harnesses the collective power of the industry to raise awareness and fund for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation
volunteering  nonprofit  social_change 
october 2009 by infomentation
Showdown In Chicago
JOIN US on October 25-27 for a series of demonstrations when thousands of Americans - retirees, farmers, workers, homeowners, renters, students, clergy, and small business owners - come together on the streets of Chicago to demand a banking system that puts the American people first and a Congress that makes it happen!
activism  finance  social_change 
october 2009 by infomentation
Social Edge
By Social Entrepreneurs, For Social Entrepreneurs. Social Edge is the global online community where social entrepreneurs and other practitioners of the social benefit sector connect to network, learn, inspire and share resources.
social_change  social_justice 
may 2008 by infomentation
The Agitator -
Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits
fundraising  social_change  philanthropy  blogs 
january 1989 by infomentation
nef, the new economics foundation
nef is an independent 'think and do' tank. We believe in economics as if people and the planet mattered.
economics  social_justice  social_change  sustainability 
january 1989 by infomentation

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