On Nov. 22, Be a Part of a #SocEntChat about the Next Generation of Health Models

Join Ashoka Changemakers® on November 22, 2011 for an Asia #SocEntChat about Making More Health. From 1 p.m – 3 p.m. IST (Indian Standard Time, or 2:30-4:30am EDT), join us from anywhere in the world to participate in a Twitter-based discussion with innovators, social entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts about solutions that will transform health for individuals, families, and communities around the world.

Have you checked out the finalists of the Making More Health competition yet? Do you have an issue to raise about the next generation of health models? This is your chance to share your thoughts and ask leading innovators your most burning questions.

What is #SocEnt and how does it work? 

A #SocEntChat is a real-time, Twitter-based discussion about social entrepreneurship that focuses on specific issues, areas, themes, and events. It is designed for current and aspiring social entrepreneurs, funders, journalists, and supporters to share your ideas, discuss the state of the field, identify the latest innovations, and pinpoint areas requiring deeper exploration.

Joining the conversation is easy. Just log-in to Twitter at 1 p.m IST on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Then:

• Use the #SocEntChat hashtag to make your comments visible in the stream. During #SocEntChat use search.twitter.com or an application like Tweetdeck (www.tweetdeck.com) or thwirl (www.thwirl.com) to follow the #SocEntChat hashtag and keep up with the conversation.
• Introduce yourself and take a minute to get to know the other chatters when you join.
• Send your questions to @changemakers without the hash tag (to keep them out of the stream) so they can be considered for this conversation.

Please remember to use the #SocEntChat hashtag, stay on topic, be respectful, and have fun! And be sure to invite your friends and followers to join the discussion, too. Here is a sample tweet:

“Join @changemakers on Nov. 22 at 1-3pm IST for a #SocEntChat about making more health in Asia! Spread the word & save the date! #mmhealth”

If you are unable to attend the live event, a recap of the chat highlights and a transcript of the conversation will be made available. 

Catch you all on Twitter, changemakers!

P.S. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite finalists of the Making More Health competition by November 30, 2011.