Mom+Social is a special, one-day global summit focused on motherhood and the role of social media, technology, and philanthropy to improve the health of moms and children everywhere. Hundreds of the brightest and most passionate people working to improve child, maternal, and reproductive health will gather on May 8, 2013 at the 92YTribeca in New […]
Quick quiz. What does not belong? a.) Turkey-induced coma. b.) A heaping pile of mash potatoes and gravy. c.) Awkward banter with an “over-served” relative. d.) Nearly 1 billion people around the world that will never experience a, b, or c. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching in the U.S., we have much to be thankful for. […]
There are three letters I am totally obsessed with: TED. Yes, I’ll admit it. Obsessed. Over the past few years, I have come to revel over the incredible 18-minute journeys inside the minds of some of the world’s most innovative thinkers through TED Talks. If you’re not familiar, take a look here. Prepare to be […]
One Nonprofit’s Strategy for Marking the anniversary of the UN High Level Meeting on NCDs Guest post by Thea Joselow, Head, Social and Digital Media, Arogya World Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the United Nations high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs (including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory illness) are the […]
Let’s face it, we’re giddy … Giddy for all the social goodness that is about to hit New York City (and around the world) next week at the Social Good Summit (September 22-24); Giddy to discuss BIG IDEAS with a dynamic group of bloggers, press, celebrities, world leaders, youth, CEO’s, non-profits and everyday citizens; And […]
Today marks World Humanitarian Day – an opportunity to honor and celebrate those everyday heroes who face danger to help others around the world. It is also a chance to perform a good deed – no matter how big or small – whether online or off. There are endless opportunities to make a difference. Below […]
Did you ever think that blogging could really change the world? Ever consider that your online comments could directly save lives? Well this August, the United Nations Foundation and Shot@Life are making this possible by introducing Blogust. Blogust is a first-of-its-kind blog relay for good that is bringing together 31 of the most influential online […]
According to the United Nations, it is! The United Nations’ Human Rights Council unanimously supported the right to internet access and online freedom of expression in a resolution earlier this month. The resolution declares that all people should be permitted to log-on and express themselves openly on the World Wide Web. Among the 47 countries […]
By 2020, five billion people will be living in cities. The transition to a global urbanization creates multiple challenges in planning, development, and operation of cities. How can social media play a role? As with any global challenge, social media serves as a fantastic convener of ideas, discussion and debate. We do not have to […]
The world’s oceans – their temperature, chemistry, currents and life – drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. Our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. This past week at the […]
