August 2011
102 posts
Finalist - Empowerment of Women: Project Inspire →
What or who is your greatest source of inspiration?
Our greatest sources of inspiration are our nanays (mothers). They are the most important collaborators of Hapinoy as they co-create the components of the program with us. We’ve witnessed the transformation of their mindsets, self-image and belief systems. We take inspiration from them as they transform into empowered entrepreneurs, mothers and...
July 2011
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The Mindanao Examiner
Aquino govt. unveils fresh... →
Sulu Governor Sakur Tan said more housing projects are also underway in many towns as part of his anti-poverty programs in partnership with the Gawad Kalinga foundation and the Aquino government. Tan funded hundreds of houses for the poor in Sulu the past years and is a strong advocate of peace and development in the South.
Shell Instapave links people to Gawad Kalinga's... →
MELISSA YEUNG: Feel the heart beat | YOUTH-LEADER... →
Vision | ROI Community →
An inspiring engine for both Jewish continuity and Jewish change. Whatever their areas of interest – from education to technology to Israel advocacy to social justice to the environment – ROI participants share a passion for realizing their dream of a better, more Jewishly fulfilled world. The ROI mission is to increase the impact of these world-changing individuals by fostering lasting...
U.S. Lagging, Not Leading, Social Entrepreneurship... →
Project on Social Innovation | Innovator’s Toolkit →
Before the Killing Begins: The Politics of Mass...
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The Power of Like: How Brands Reach and Influence... →
Launching the Second MAP CSR Leadership Challenge →
Lars Krutak - THE LAST KALINGA TATTOO ARTIST OF... →
Brand Spotlight: Jacinto & Lirio plant leather... →
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Coconut Business Integration and Development Program...
Social Entrepreneurship Conference 2011
Everyone is invited to the 2011 Social Entrepreneurship Conference which will be held on August 25 and 26, 2011 at the Leong Hall auditorium of the Ateneo de Manila University. The 2011 Conference will tackle the Issues and Challenges of Social Entrepreneurship. Over 200 social entrepreneurship stakeholders are expected to attend the conference.
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Empowering and Educating Children through...
Education Kindling @eKindling Philippines
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Education Kindlingekindling.orgEducation Kindling is a non-profit dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences by bringing technology-based, educational innovations to children, classrooms, and communities across the Philippines.
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We create...
The Google+ Cheat Sheet [PIC] →
Already using Google+? Follow Mashable’s Pete Cashmore for the latest about the platform’s new features, tips and tricks as well as social media and technology updates. Are you addicted to Google+ like millions of others early adopters? Do you spend your Saturday nights hanging out in Google+ …
Found Awesome. →
CLICK THE LINK ABOVE FOR SOMETHING REALLY, REALLY AWESOME:
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for background information, check out the related YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WThSnniic2s&feature=player_embedded
TEDxBoston - Christina Xu - The Importance of Being Awesome
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“Without joy the Awesome Foundation would be the...
The Social Entrepreneurs | Tactics of Hope →
http://tacticsofhope.org/social_entrepreneurs
“Radical thinking is what makes social entrepreneurs different from simply ‘good people.’ They make markets work for people, not the other way around, and gain strength from a wide network of alliances. They can ‘boundary-ride’ between the various political rhetorics and social paradigms to enthuse all sectors of society.” -John Catford, 1998
The Essence of Great Introductions Is Not Who You... →
Social Entrepreneurial Resources for You | Tactics...
http://tacticsofhope.org/resources_for_you
This section is designed to steer those interested in the field of social entrepreneurship to organizations you might turn to in order to better understand the needs to be addressed, fund your initiative, identify other initiatives and possible partners in your area of interest, undertake studies at graduate schools on the topic, and read magazines and...
Principles of Entrepreneurship - America.gov
http://www.america.gov/publications/books/principles-of-entrepreneurship.html
NOVEMBER 2007
Economists and business people differ in their definitions of entrepreneurship. Most, however, agree that entrepreneurship is vital for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities in all societies. This is particularly true in the developing world, where successful small businesses are the...
Photos from the Big Bang Bazaar
jacintoandlirio:
Elegante bags
Some displays at the stall
Gabriella Bags (Beige leather with mint green water hyacinth)
Jacinto&Lirio Blogs: Jacinto& Lirio Presents:... →
jacintoandlirio:
Since 2009, Jacinto&Lirio (Spanish for “hyacinth and lily”) has been showcasing the innovation of water hyacinth leather into stunning bag pieces. The pest plant that thrives in rivers, the water hyacinth (commonly known as “water lily”) has been transformed into an admirable element which is…
Sarah Meier for Jacinto&Lirio
thestylishscholar:
The fabulous Philippine Fashion Week host Sarah Meier-Albano in a draped gown by Veejay Floresca with one of Jacinto&Lirio’s clutches from the Elegante collection. (photo courtesy of StyleBible.ph)
~Cris Roxas for Jacinto&Lirio
Ashoka Arab World: New @Changemakers Competition!... →
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Ashoka Changemakers™, with the support of Google, is seeking innovations in Citizen Media! Click the link to find out more about how YOU can win! Submit your idea before Sept. 14th. And for the first time ever, you can submit your idea IN ARABIC!!!! YALLA!
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Gawad Kalinga bares infra projects for Nueva... →
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=44082
Gawad Kalinga bares infra projects for Nueva Vizcaya
by Ben Moses Ebreo
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, July 18 (PIA) -– Various houses and concreted road pavements including parks for communities were built by Gawad Kalinga(GK) in the province in partnership with local government units, government agencies and other civic organizations.
Wilfred Ross...
Resources | New Foundry Ventures
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Our Mission
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New Foundry Ventures (formerly Rubicon National) believes that for social enterprise to have a significant impact on reducing poverty and improving the well-being for those living in underserved communities across America, it must be re-imagined on a much greater scale.
Our...
Voluntourism with Gawad Kalinga « Green Travel... →
The GK Mabuhay Program welcomes local and foreign visitors to volunteer in Gawad Kalinga and experience Filipino culture by immersing in a GK community. Volunteers of this program will have the opportunity to get to know the GK Kapitbahayan (GK residents) and build houses with them, tend their farms and participate in other GK programs wherever their interest lies.
click the link above for more...
Twitter List for Social Change | Halogen TV
http://halogentv.com/articles/50-social-good-twitterers-to-follow/
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Corinne Garcia
@corinnegarcia Bozeman, MTFreelance copy writer, also writing for magazines and websites, covering Parenting, Pregnancy, Travel, Food, Homes, Amazing Peoplehttp://www.corinnegarcia.com/articles.html
50 Twitterers for Social Change
By corinnegarcia | July 15, 2011 at 11:59...
5 Best Practices for Applying Game Mechanics to... →
Craig Ferrara is a senior gaming & UI expert at Gigya, where he designs the integrations of Gigya’s technology into clients’ websites. Gigya makes sites social by integrating a suite of plugins like Social Login, Comments, Activity Feeds, Social Analytics and now Game Mechanics into websites. …
Kobe visits Gawad Kalinga kids
https://www.nikemedia.com/en/search/node/gawad
Kobe trains with GW kids
… A young Gawad Kalinga athlete works on his training as directed by Kobe Bryant …
Image - 14 Jul 2011 - 8:48pm
Kobe Bryant kicks off his 5-city tour through Asia with a stop in Manila
… was a charitable one where he met with athletes from Gawad Kalinga’s youth development program, SIGA, where he shared tips...
Commencement Speech of Tony Meloto at the National... →
Commencement Speech of Tony Meloto at the National...
http://www.gk-usa.org/2011/07/commencement-speech-of-tony-meloto-at-the-national-university-of-singapore-college-of-design-and-environment-on-july-7-2011/
WRITTEN BY FREDERICK DUQUE AGUINALDO
here are some highlights i encourage everyone to click on the above link to read the entire speech:
…Success is not about having a lot but about making the most of what you have. But success alone...
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Kobe Bryant Shows Manila How To Take Every... →
this is just a highlight from the link above:
Kobe Bryant was in Manila for just a day but he left the metro Black Mamba crazy. Tipping-off his visit on a charitable note, he met with athletes from Gawad Kalinga’s youth development program, SIGA sharing tips on how they can improve their game. Known to be a strong supporter of charitable institutions, Kobe makes it a point to especially reach...
Making the Global Ad Market Work for the BoP, One...
http://www.sociallyintelligentmarketing.com/products/8-trikademik
Designed as a method of reaching the rural and peri-urban populations of developing countries, the TriKademiK is an innovative vehicle that is dual purpose – it allows for the simple transport of people and goods while presenting a great opportunity for clever advertising.
The idea behind the TriKademiK is that the vehicle is...
What lies beneath? 300 new species discovered in... →
The #SocEnt Twitterati Social Value Lab | Social...
a similar listing and analysis could be done for the Philippines, .. and elsewhere
http://www.socialvaluelab.org.uk/2011/07/06/the-socent-twitterati/#comment-187
10 hash tags
A selection of streams of interest to those in the #socent movement.
#SocEnt (Social Enterprise)
#SocInn (Social Innovation)
#ImpactInvesting (Impact Investing)
#sofinance (Social Finance)
#CSR (Corporate...
GK Enchanted FarmLivestream Attractions/Things to...
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http://globalbalita.com/2011/p-noy-at-the-gk-enchanted-farm/
P-Noy at the GK Enchanted Farm
By Tony Meloto
Dear friends,
President Noy Aquino, accompanied by members of the economic cluster of the Cabinet led by Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Trade Secretary Greg Domingo, launched the GK CSI Social...
Caraga wood industry dying due to corruption | The... →
Lawyer Beverly Del Valle, of the Union of Concerned Consumers of Caraga, supported Mitchao’s claim, saying the intervention of corrupt law enforcers through the setting up of checkpoints only worsened the situation.
Caraga wood industry dying due to corruption By Ben Serrano (The Philippine Star) Updated August 20, 2005 12:00 AM Comments (0)
BUTUAN CITY — The leader of 20,000 small tree...
Philippines to be investment grade soon - ASK... →
Here are some important excerpts from this editorial opinion piece regarding Gawad Kalinga’s Center for Social Innovation, http://www.gk1world.com/gkcsi :
Over lunch, the other day, with Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto, Boy Montelibano and Pinky Poe of GKnomics, Inc., we discussed the issues about poverty. Tony Meloto has now focused more on developing its Center for Social...
Announcing Social Good Summit 2011 [VIDEO &... →
Mashable, 92Y and the UN Foundation are thrilled to announce that the second annual Social Good Summit will take place September 19-22 at 92Y in New York City. Held during UN Week, the Social Good Summit is where big ideas meet new media to create innovative solutions.
The Social Good Summit unites a dynamic community of global leaders to discuss a big idea: the power of innovative thinking and...
Building the Social Entrepreneurship Movement: An... →
In this month’s Social Velocity blog interview, we’re talking with Lara Galinksy. Lara is an author, career expert and senior vice president of Echoing Green. Over the last two decades, Echoing Green has invested $30 million in 500 social entrepreneurs around the world. Galinsky is the co-author of Work on Purpose, which provides a framework for aligning passions with talents to achieve personal...
