Nov. 28: Join Innovators from Around the Globe for a Multilingual #SocEntChat About Making More Health

On November 28, 2011, Ashoka Changemakers® will host a multilingual #SocEntChat about Making More Health through innovations that are sustainably increasing the health of people around the world. Join @changemakers from 3 to 5 p.m. EST to participate in a Twitter-based discussion with innovators, social entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts on the next generation of health solutions. This chat will be multilingual, with simultaneous facilitation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Want to brush up on the latest innovative health models ahead of time? Check out the finalists of the Making More Health competition. Then join the #SocEntChat to share your thoughts and ask leading innovators your most burning questions!

What is a #SocEntChat 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 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 3 p.m. EST on Monday, November 28, 2011. Then:

• Use the #SocEntChat hashtag to make your comments visible in the stream. 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; the best way is to post a tweet like this one:

“Join @changemakers on Nov 28 at 3-5pm EST 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 on Twitter, changemakers!

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