Could a one-time business loan bring people out of poverty for good? By Satya Kothimangalam (Campaign Manager, Milaap) There are too many problems plaguing the developing world. Sexual trafficking is a big one – and sometimes, it’s even tied to “religion”. In India,...
Seeds is raising funds to make “Farmville meets Kiva” a reality. By Rachel Cook (Founder & CEO, Seeds) Spending a night in a Nairobi prison helped me understand Kenya’s need for microlending better than ever. While sitting inside a cab doing nothing at...
You don’t have to search for long to see examples of game designers focusing their talents on games that do social good. By Ariel Schwartz (Senior Editor, Co.Exist) WeTopia, a popular Farmville-style Facebook game that lets users send donations to nonprofits around...