First-hand Village Level Perspectives
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the Deshpande Foundation’s Social Entrepreneurship Sandbox in the Hubli/Dharwad area. The Foundation was established by Desh Deshpandeand his wife...
View ArticleAshoka’s “Tapping Youth Innovation Challenge”
Ashoka has launched a youth movement called Ashoka's Youth Venture (http://genv.net/).As part of their efforts to spur innovation, they have teamed up with a number of organizations to hold youth...
View ArticleWhy you need to go beyond the numbers to view rural poverty
In the past decade, much progress has been made in India and people have been justifiably proud of the improving economic situation. While most observers point to the top line numbers that show the...
View ArticleBoston experiences water issues that 1 Billion people live with daily
Saturday morning a ten foot water pipe, that brought water to over 2 million Boston residents, ruptured. Authorities declared a state of emergency and imposed a blanket 'Boil Water' order. In the space...
View ArticleMay these Amazing Social Entrepreneurs inspire you in 2011
As the calendar turns and we enter the second decade of the 21st century, a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Here are some amazing folks who are making a significant impact helping...
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