A new sector is emerging with the primary purpose of addressing social, environmental and economic challenges of our time. The growth of social enterprise has the potential to be a defining innovation of this century.
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Social Entreprise Summit SAN FRANCISCO 2010!!
October 20th, 2009 1 Comment
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Crossing Borders’ Global Studies Programme..APPLY!!!
October 20th, 2009 2 Comments
In the course of Crossing Borders Global Studies you will cross your personal, cultural, and ideological borders to become an aware global citizen.
You will test your ideas and build your capacity to act in the world. You will discover the global perspective in all that you do. You will examine globalisation through the lens of [...]
Tags: affairs · Culture · denmark · Diplomacy · global · international · people · politics · studies · World
1st International Conference on Religion, Conflict, and Peace:March 13-15 , 2009 Rochester, Michigan USA
January 10th, 2009 14 Comments
Theme:Walking The Talk Through Fear of the Unknown To Understanding And Harmony
The spiritual experience is both uniquely individual and universal, tapping into our deepest, most inner self, while connecting us to the oneness with all.
How each of us chooses our own sometimes quite different path on this common journey can highlight an appreciation for the [...]
Tags: christianity · conflict · global · interfaith dialogue · international · islam · just · Peace · resoultion · Sudan · sustainability
ExchangeConnect Online Video Contest " My Culture + Your Culture = ?" Deadline-January 26, 2009
January 10th, 2009 2 Comments
Enter the ExchangesConnect Online Video Contest for your chance to win an International Exchange Program. This contest is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in partnership with Adobe Youth Voices. Its mission is to create an online community of people dedicated to bridging cultures and making a positive [...]
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United Actions begins NOW-January 1, 2009
January 2nd, 2009 1 Comment
Dear Human
THE TIME has come to break new ground and remake the world for the better. Can you afford to be indifferent? Can you stand by and watch? Change starts within ourselves. Change is up to us – it is up to you. Let us be a part of that generation.
To be realistic is paramount [...]
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Western Union Cash for Education Competition for the African immigrant community-Deadline,February 15, 2009
December 30th, 2008 2 Comments
Western Union is committed to supporting education in communities we serve. This year, the Western Union Foundation through the Our World, Our FamilySM program has allocated $1.5 million in support of diverse causes that include building schools and libraries in Kenya and training for teachers in Nigeria. As part of our efforts to advance education [...]
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The Tech Awards 2009: Global Call for Nominations
December 19th, 2008 1 Comment
2009 Nomination Deadline: March 27, 2009. $250,000 in Cash Prizes to be Awarded to Innovators Using Technology to Benefit Humanity
Nominations for The Tech Awards are now being accepted.
The Tech Awards is an international awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity.
The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement [...]
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Access: Voice of the Next Generation Student Essay Contest Presented by Net Impact and Sponsored by FedEx
December 18th, 2008 1 Comment
What is Access?
Crossposted from the Aspen Institute’s Center for Business Education
Access is the ability to connect. Access empowers people and businesses with more choices and greater confidence. It is about making new opportunities possible by simplifying the ability to reach new markets and accelerating global connections — physically, economically, and in the realm of information.
Efficient [...]
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Power Shift '09:Repowering.Reclaiming.Our Future-Feb 27 to March 2,2009 Washington, D.C
December 17th, 2008 No Comments
From February 27th to March 2nd, 2009 thousands of young adults will converge on Washington, D.C. for Power Shift 2009, the second national youth summit to solve the climate crisis. At Power Shift 2009, young people from across the country will take a message of bold, comprehensive and immediate federal climate action to Washington, D.C. [...]
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We Media Changemakers $50,000 Challenge-Deadline January 21,2009
December 11th, 2008 No Comments
Do you know a storyteller? What about an influencer? A connector? An idea person?
The We Media Changemakers $50,000 Challenge: “The Power of Us” is seeking groundbreaking and impactful media and technology ideas from people who can bring those ideas to life. We are looking for business and non-profit ideas – the best ideas in each [...]
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