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Movies for a better world

As already  announced, the International Social Action Film Festival took place in Berlin on October 11th.  In spite of the gorgeous weather and a huge rally advocating stronger data protection that came marching along Wilhelmstrasse right at the festival venue, a small but highly committed group of spectators came to see the many movies on human rights [...]
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Fundraising wisdom

Take in a Saturday matinee or put in a shift at the soup kitchen? Buy a louder sound system or donate a bigger chunk to charity? Inhale a box of Fruity Pebbles or fletcherize a bowl of bran? The ancient struggle between what we want to do and what we should do besets our species at every [...]
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Projects for Blog Action Day

Campaign from Columbus Coalition for the Homeless (via Osocio) Today is Blog Action Day, an annual nonprofit event that aims to unite the world’s bloggers, podcasters and videocasters, to post about the same issue on the same day. Aim is to raise awareness and trigger a global discussion. This year it is all about poverty.  Instead [...]
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Stanford Diaries: the “Smile Revolution”

The conference of Online Giving Markets held at Stanford University came to a close on Wednesday, after 4 very intense days of discussions, “unconference” meetings – where the debates evolved around issues raised by the group – and inspiring talks. The aim of the conference was to share best practice, grow our network – but [...]
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Doing good together – teams support projects on betterplace

Can you change the world with one single euro? Obviously not. But by teaming up with friends, colleagues from work, mates from university or your sports club or other people with whom you feel a connection, many single euros quickly turn into a sum that can make a difference. You have been able to donate [...]
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Stanford Diaries: Where to from here?

As each day passes, the gathering of online global markets becomes more intense and discussions dig deeper into the who we are, how do we grow and scale our market places, and how can we continue to expand and inspire our users base and sponsors? However one core issue remains to be answered: can and [...]
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International Social Action Film Festival

  We are very proud to present you the First International Social Action Film Festival in Berlin – 11th of October at Humboldt Viadrina School of Governance, Wilhelmstraße 67. Brought to you by the SocialDesignSite, Project Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance and betterplace in collaboration with ISAFF. The International Social Action Film Festival Day is a powerful [...]
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Stanford Diaries: Do’s and Don’ts in San Francisco

Do visit China Town on your first night of arrival Don’t go for the deep fried assorted platter. Do stay awake despite the jet lag Don’t give into a quick 5 minute nap Do go for a real American breakfast (eggs Benedict and hash browns) Don’t order extra large hot chocolate (sugar overdose) Do bike [...]
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Stanford Diaries – Online Giving Markets – The journey begins

Airports are curious places: a cultural no-mans land – a collision of world citizens on the move. I am sitting at Heathrow Airport in the Departure lounge –watching time and people pass by. My journey, together with Till, is taking us across the Atlantic, to take part in an annual event – the gathering of [...]
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