VIDEO: Dan Pallotta: The way we think about charity is dead wrong
Monday, March 5, 201812:01 AM(View: 11359)
An interesting TED talk on why the nonprofits sector should be allowed to operate in the similar manners as the for-profits sector, so that charity and philanthropy may thrive.
In 2000 the world's leaders agreed on the Millennium Development Goals to drastically reduce global poverty by 2015. The new set of targets for 2013 will be called Sustainable Development Goals
"Pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, and (of course) other people." Think more about spending on others than on yourself. Nothing is ever lost in life.
This is such a great concept and a very inspirational talk. "Beremedy is an organization that uses social media to connect those in need with those that can help."
Making better the lives of others is both worthwhile and rewarding. "Diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in 2012, Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon is giving away his huge Hollywood fortune to animals and those in need."
This California dairy program is beneficial since it gives the inmates a sense of pride and direction. The training program gives them an opportunity for a new future in society.
Splash.org is a great charity organization. Their goal is to achieve long term success and thus "killing their organization" in every country they work in. "Eric Stowe is the Founder and Director of Splash (www.splash.org), an international nonprofit dedicated to clean water for kids living in urban poverty."
This is a short interview with Rob Mather, the founder of Against Malaria Foundation, by CBS News. This charity gives 100% of its donation to buy nets to fight malaria. Please donate via the link in my "Charity and Causes" weblinks section.
A very sincere and hopeful talk on ultilizing non-violence as the tool for peace. "In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to fight extreme force without using force in return."
Being an informed and active ciitzen is essential for world peace. In this Ted Talk, "Nobel Peace laureate Jody Williams brings tough love to the dream of world peace."
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