Diwali: Celebrating What's Good
Great photo gallery over at The Atlantic on Diwali, the festival of lights. It's a time when people of many faiths get together to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Amazingly beautiful images.
Read MoreThe Five-Dollar Doctor
In an era where health care costs are spiraling out of control, one doctor in a small community charges $5 per visit. Thanks to Kevin Higdon for sharing.
Read MoreHumanim Improves Baltimore Brick by Brick and Job to Job
Humanim is a not-for-profit in Baltimore, MD who helps those with special needs find jobs. They've also rehabbed an amazing old building for their headquarters. Both missions speak to their belief in the beauty of Baltimore.
Read MoreMovember: How it All Began
Find out about the origins of Movember in this inspirational video from one of the co-founders of the Movember movement, Adam Garone.Read More
Somaly Mam: Working to Rid the World of Sex Slavery
Somaly Mam was sold into sex slavery at a very young age and witnessed things most of us never will. Rather than remain in the shadows of her past, she decided to reshape the future, not only for herself, but women and children in sex slavery everywhere.
Read MoreHopeMob: Concentrated Community Action Using the Power of the Internet
HopeMob unites people all over the world to help people in need one story at a time. Find out more about this group and the people they support.
Read MoreJoin Positive Spin's Movember Mustache Team to Fight Prostate and Testicular Cancer
Join Positive Spin in raising awareness about prostate and testicular cancer. Grow or wear a mustache starting November 1 and keep it going for the full month. We need a lot of MO' Bros and MO' Sistas. Join the team today!
Read MoreWATERisLIFE Uses #firstworldproblems to Emphasize the Importance of Clean Water
WATERisLIFE has a really innovative ad campaign you may have seen recently. They are more than just the ad, however, and offer some really innovative projects and solutions for delivering clean water to the world.
Read More“Don’t stop. Knocked down, get up; pushed back, keep pushing forward. If it rains down on your dreams, forget shelter; get wet, keep moving.”
Sawa World: Helping Solve the World's Poverty Problems Locally
I've been really interested of late in organizations who work to solve problems of extreme poverty in communities using local resources. Sawa World does just that. They identify local leaders who have innovative ideas on how to improve their communities and support them in their efforts. One example is Sawa Leader Alumni Olivia Damali Sserabira who established the Peace and Hope Training Centre in Uganda. She's helped over 46,000 women find meaningful employment. Her story is below:
The other aspect of Sawa World is documenting these stories using Sawa Youth Reporters. These are youth who attend Sawa World's media training program and are from the same communities as the leaders. The youth earn a wage and get to see the impact of the Leaders as well as the impact their efforts bring in creating these reports and documentaries. In essence, giving a voice to the voiceless.
If you'd like to donate to Sawa World, click here. Your money goes directly to these initiatives. Visit Sawa World today and find other ways you can help.
Help Do the Impossible: Raise $20K to Educate 800 Students for 1 Year.
Help Impossible HQ's Joel Runyon raise $20,000 dollars to educate 800 kids.
Read MoreCharlie Chaplin Speaks for Humanity
With all his silent films, who knew Charlie Chaplin was so eloquent? Watch his amazing ending speech in the film, 'The Great Dictator' and witness one man's love for humanity.
Read MoreThe Power of Words and Compassion
Words can impact lives in ways you can't even imagine. Having purpose and resolve are key to living a valuable life. This short video highlights the power of words.
Read More'Greenest Street in America' is in Chicago
'The Greenest Street in America' is in Chicago?!?! Find out more about photocatalytic cement which eats smog and the innovative solutions for water runoff.
Read MoreVia Brain Pickings: How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love.
Finding your passion and work that you love can seem impossible at times. Maria Popova at Brain Pickings cites some great ways for you to find what inspires you.
Read MoreBethAnn Telford: An Ironman Determined to Beat Brain Cancer
BethAnn Telford is an inspiration to anyone feeling like they can't do something. AFTER being diagnosed with brain cancer, having two surgeries and being told she had a 90% chance of never walking again...she participated in several marathons and Ironman competitions. Get off the couch and go for a run...now.
Read MorePositive Action: Help Kids with Autism Get Tablets for Communication
If we can get 100 people to donate $10 for this, we will meet this goal. Please share this on Facebook and let's see if we can raise the money for these kids!
Read MoreFinding Social Innovation Rockstars at sir.tv
Find out about some Social Innovation Rockstars at sir.tv!
Read MoreWello: Inventing the WaterWheel
Wello is a really innovative solution for transporting water. Find out how it's helping and how you can help.
Read MoreStreet Symphony: Sending Light Into the Darkness of People's Hearts
Music is a powerful force. Robert Gupta and Street Symphony use it to bring relief to the mentally ill and impoverished. Find out more about this wonderful organization and how you can help.
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