Population

Here's a story about how members of the Changemakers community are challenging traditional family planning initiatives in Brazil:

When it comes to teenage pregnancy and parenthood, Jorge Lyra believes it is time to stop leaving boys out of the conversation. For years, while teenage pregnancy rates were rising in Brazil, parenting education and pregnancy prevention efforts only targeted girls. Traditions of machismo combined with low expectations of teenage boys had reinforced stereotypes about male sexual irresponsibility and absentee fatherhood.

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REBUILT BROKEN RELATIONSHIP

Created: 10/14/09 by Paul Sureshkumar Samuel

Location

main Madurai, TN
India

 

Know the truth of Holistic Health

Created: 10/14/09 by Paul Sureshkumar Samuel

Location

main Madurai, TN
India

 

MENTAL & PHYSICAL ailing HEALTH

Created: 10/13/09 by Paul Sureshkumar Samuel

Location

main Madurai, TN
India

 

Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India - an innovative approach to dementia care

Created on 10/12/2009 by Jacob Roy

         Experience of working among children with disability particularly mental handicap could be used to address the challenge of dementia; a mentally disabling condition of  the elderly.
Having been working for children with mental handicap  for several years, why not use this expertise for another brain disorder.
 

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First Name

Jacob Roy

Last Name

Kuriakose

Website URL

Country

India

Section 2: About Your Organization

Organization Name

Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)

Organization Website

Organization Phone

91 4885 223801

Organization Address

Guruvayur Road, Kunnamkulam P.O, Thrissur

Organization Country

India

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Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India - an innovative approach to dementia care

Country your work focuses on

India

Describe Your Idea

         Experience of working among children with disability particularly mental handicap could be used to address the challenge of dementia; a mentally disabling condition of  the elderly.Having been working for children with mental handicap  for several years, why not use this expertise for another brain disorder. 

Innovation

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Personal tragedy of losing my father at a relatively young age, due to an illness about which very little was known to the medical profession and the public, was a traumatic experience. In the midst of grief, disbelief, confusion, accusation, isolation, I could see light at the end of the tunnel. I strongly believed that there was a purpose in my father's illness, a disease about which my own knowledge was limited. This was true with the public at large. There was not much we could do by way of treatment.Then I thought; why not do some thing to change people’s concept that it is some kind of madness. The only way to do this was to raise awareness at various levels. This is when my expertise of working with disabled children,especially with mental handicap came to my help. So also all the net work I had built over the years too became very useful. Thus I could convert a personal tragedy to an action to break the myth that dementia is some form of madness; or it is part of old age and nothing could be done about it. During the last 18 years we have proved,that a lot can be done to help people with dementia and their families to lead a life with dignity and honour.

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What impact have you had?

Dementia – as a public health problem came out of obscurity to the attention of policy makers, professionals and the public through the work of ARDSI in India. It has caught the attention of film makers in the country. One film “Thanmathra” in Malayalam won the best film award, another film “Black” in Hindi also won national award, both had central characters with Alzheimer’s disease. ARDSI was involved in the script writing of the film ‘Thanmatra’.

Similarly with increasing awareness, more and more cases of dementia are getting diagnosed. After starting the first memory clinic in 1999 in Cochin now there are over 60 memory clinics in India. This is the case with care services, like day care, home care, respite care services, etc.There are about 10 centres in the country involved in dementia reaearch.Government has approved various training programmes in dementia and geriatric care.Dementia as topic is finding prominece in the confernces of doctors and nurses.Media also has opened up to report the impact of dementia on families.

Problem

The primary problem we are trying to address is the attitude towards dementia and its care. It is a growing public health challenge; particularly affecting the elderly. Estimated number of people affected with dementia is over 3 million in India. This number is expected to double by 2030. Despite the magnitude, there is gross ignorance about this mind crippling tragedy. There are hardly any services available for people with dementia. There few “Memory clinics” that’ll help in early diagnosis. There is stigma attached to dementia; because many people perceive dementia as a mental disease. There is also a mind set even among doctors that there is not much that we can do for dementia. There is lack of adequate scientific data on dementia in India. There is lack of trained manpower at various centres.

Actions

ARDSI is mainly involved in raising awareness, public advocacy, setting up care services, and conduct training programmes for doctors, and family carers and promote research.

In the area of awareness, we have made good progress, from obscurity dementia has emerged as an important public health problem, which is getting acceptance from the government, professionals and the public. More and more cases getting diagnosed and improvement in care too. World Alzheimer’s Day programmes are now observed in more than 2000 centers in India. Our current efforts are to develop a National Dementia Strategy by getting support of government of India. Similarly day care centers and respite care centers are coming up in different parts of India. Training programmes for doctors, nurses, and care givers are conducted regularly. 10/66 dementia research group, an outcome of the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference in 1998 has nearly 10 dementia research centers in India.

Results

We expect dementia to be recognized on par with any other physical illness. We are advocating to make dementia a health priority in the country, so that it is incorporated in the primary health care programmes. We are advocating inclusion of dementia care through the national rural health mission so that people in the far away areas get the benefit. We are trying to get as much support is given to the victims and their families from various government services. We will encourage best possible care to the victims in their own homes as long as possible. We will also promote day care, respite care etc, depending on the need. Our aim is the see that the people with dementia lead a life with honour and dignity.

What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.

We are currently working on a National Dementia Strategy which will take care of the three key areas of dementia care (a) Raise awareness (b) Early diagnosis and cost effective intervention(c) long term care and family support. Our plans are for the next three years on how to address the challenges of dementia.

1st year- we will work towards finalising the dementia strategy with the involvement of ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Health, Professional bodies of doctors, nurses, social workers and family members. We will also work towards strengthening the National Office of ARDSI in New Delhi which will be responsible for advocacy and public policy.

2nd Year - Publication of “Dementia India” a comprehensive document which will have scientific data on the extent of the problem, key areas of action and monitoring. We’ll also lobby hard through the parliamentarians to make dementia a health priority. We’ll work closely with the media to raise the profile of “Dementia India''document which we hope to influence the government and the public at large.

3rd Year- will be mostly dedicated to implementation of the “Dementia India” recommendation focusing on raising awareness, promote early diagnosis, early intervention and long term management. We plan to develop a national net work of chapters of ARDSI and support groups in areas where there are no centers at present. We hope to see the results of the advocacy with better funding from government, corporate,and social sectors to better dementia care.

What would prevent your project from being a success?

1. Getting the support of government will be the biggest challenge. Convincing
the key policy makers, journalists, politicians the need to invest in
dementia care.
2. Attitude of the professionals has to change towards dementia.
3. Ability to get corporate world, insurance companies to invest in the area
of dementia care.
4. Attitude of our media also is very crucial. They need to change the present
negative attitude to one of hope.

How many people will your project serve annually?

More than 10,000

What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?

Less than $50

Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?

Yes

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Operating for more than 5 years

In what country?

India

Is your initiative connected to an established organization?

Yes

If yes, provide organization name.

Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)

How long has this organization been operating?

More than 5 years

Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?

Yes

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?

Yes

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?

Yes

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?

Yes

Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.

Partnership with NGO’s eg. Professional organizations of doctors, nurses, social workers etc are useful in utilizing their skills for awareness generation, early diagnosis and improving care. Similarly we have been working closely with service organizations, like Rotary, Lions etc. to organize awareness programmes.

We also work closely with business houses to organize programmes for memory screening, developing promotional materials and awareness programmes.

Our relationship with the government is primarily through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and through the ministry of Health. One area is on developing policies for people with dementia, in organizing training programmes for the professionals and family members. Thus non monetary partnership with these agencies are crucial for the success of my innovation.

What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?

1.Raise awareness among the public particularly those working in health care sector. This is very crucial in spreading the message. We need involvement of public at all level to achieve this, with family members, health care professionals, social workers, media personnel etc.

2.Working with government to make dementia a health priority. This involves parliamentarians, policymakers and other government officials. It is necessary to get dementia included in the various National health programmes particularly in the primary health care system.

3.Training of health care professionals particularly doctors, mainly psychiatrists and neurologists in improving their diagnostic skills for early identification.

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The whole idea evolved over a period of more than two years. In the late 80’s when my father developed progressive loss of memory and behavioural problems, I was at a loss to understand the reason. Even after getting a diagnosis; it took several months to come to terms with the disease. Still I wasn’t able to do much, because I was staying almost 100 kms away from my ancestral home. I was feeling guilty that I was unable to help him and my mother who was doing most of the care giving. Medication some times used to make the situation more complex with side effects. Providing services for children with disabilities, particularly mental handicap was an area, I am quite familiar with I have substantial experience in the field. My efforts to get help from my colleagues in Psychiatry and Neurology didn’t help very much in dealing with my father’s condition. In fact there were very few who showed genuine interest. In the midst of all this confusion and trauma, a thought that flashed through my mind, why not use the expertise and attitude in looking after children with mental handicapp be used to help people with another disability of a different age group. I also realised that it has to be done in a way that not only my father but a larger community get the benefit. This had been the defining moment, which changed my life that led to the creation of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India.

Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.

Apart from being a medical doctor who has worked both in Asia and Africa,i have always been involved in the social side of any issue.to begin with throgh Tropical health foundation of India,the NGO i started in 1986,I got opportunity to understand differnt aspects of disability.All the problems family faces,be it social ,economic,financial.These are areas we as medical doctors often do,nt understand.Years of working with disability gave me platform to launch a major initiative in another form of disability.As iI moved on ,I realised that there are several similarities.that gave me the strenghth to go on.
As an individual I have always belived in finding solutions from out of the box thinking.Iam always willing to take risks in life.Iam also perseverant,a quality that I inherited from my father.
I strongly belive in net working.This too helped me in my work in the field of dementia.

How did you first hear about Changemakers?

Email from Changemakers

If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company

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Human energy for Power generation

Created on 09/26/2009 by 1phoenix1

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Nabeel

Last Name

Tahir

Website

Organization

Country

Pakistan

Section 2: About Your Organization

Organization Name

Organization Website

Organization Phone

Organization Address

Organization Country

n/a

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Human energy for Power generation

Country your work focuses on

n/a

What is the likely impact of your idea? How will it help ensure that World Heritage sites are preserved? (150 words max)

Likely impact is a considerable reduction in use of fossil fuels and diminishing natural resources for generation of electricity. Also a considerable reduction in electricity cost. Which will result in improving quality of life all over the world.
Reduction in pollution due to burning of coal etc for electricity by huge amount will add up in ensuring that world heritage sites are preserved.

What makes your idea innovative? How is it a sustainable, green technology? (150 words max)

The idea is innovative as it is based on foundations of no waste and complete gain. It has no side effects and completely new in its own self. The idea is sustainable and green because it does not uses any diminishing resource as raw material and has no waste and if implemented will not cause any type of pollution.

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Generation of electricity by kinetic devices weared by humans and charge storage into capacitor catridges. Connection of catridges in parallel in a towering device to generate electricity.

What would it require to launch or spread your idea? How much would it cost to make your idea a reality? (150 words max)

A technically sound engineering team is required to carry out detail engineering based on the foundations of this idea. An implementation plan will have to be devised to implement the idea. Costing will be finalized after the detail engineering. Although it seems that cost benefit analysis will be very much favorable.

Please send me more information about Conde Nast Traveler and special offers

Yes, I would like more information about Condé Nast Traveler and travel offers..

YOUNG FARMERS

Created on 09/24/2009 by farmersfoundation

East to west, thousands of people are inspired to dig in and grow food! Yet access to the land, capital, market, and skills requires for successful farming is available only to a dauntless few. Those few are brave, strong, and delightful advocates of the purposeful life, but it will take more than a few to reclaim a food system. This is the injustice this group seeks to repair.

Panel Discussion - Africa and India GMO Risk or Rescue

Created on 09/9/2009 by ActionCenter

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First Name

The Action Center

Last Name

to End World Hunger

Website

Organization

Country

United States

Section 2: About Your Organization

Organization Name

The Action Center to End World Hunger

Organization Website

Organization Phone

(212) 537-0511

Organization Address

6 River Terrace, Battery Park City, New York, NY 10282

Organization Country

United States

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Panel Discussion - Africa and India GMO Risk or Rescue

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n/a

What makes your approach innovative?

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How will you sustain your solution?

What will be the impact of your solution?

Alternatives to the 'green revolution' approach

Created on 09/7/2009 by IPC9Malawi

 We are proud to have Africa chosen as host to IPC9, a biennial Conference and Convergence of the Permaculture Comminuty to share experiences,  and increased awareness of the alternatives to the 'Green Revolution' approach among local African farmers, policy makers, the general public, as well as Permaculture representatives attending from around the globe.

 

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First Name

Mugove Walter

Last Name

Nyika

Website

Organization

IPC9

Country

n/a

Section 2: About Your Organization

Organization Name

International Permaculture Conference and Convergence

Organization Website

Organization Phone

Tel: +2651 831 373

Organization Address

P.O. Box 32280, Chichiri, Blantyre 3,Malawi

Organization Country

Malawi

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Alternatives to the 'green revolution' approach

Country your work focuses on

Malawi

What makes your approach innovative?

We have the unique opportunity to discuss the issues of the New Green Revolution for Africa which promotes the use of genetically modified seeds and chemical fertilizers, and to disseminate information on alternative agricultural methods. This is a chance to reach out to local African farmers, policy makers, the general public, as well as to the general Permaculture community around the globe through the representatives attending the Conference and Convergence.

The Theme for the Convergence is Plan Africa ~ Food and Empowerment and is based on inspiring, informing and enabling a development strategy for Africa that seeks to understand our natural heritage and the inherent wealth that it contains and find ways of unlocking value so as to create strong sustainable regional economies that are in harmony with nature. Underlying this theme is the by-line 'Designing solutions for a sustainable future'. The Conference and Convergence will serve to highlight ways of empowering marginalized communities out of poverty through concerted well-designed social and economic development. read more at http://arc.peacecorpsconnect.org/view/626

Describe Your Idea

 We are proud to have Africa chosen as host to IPC9, a biennial Conference and Convergence of the Permaculture Comminuty to share experiences,  and increased awareness of the alternatives to the 'Green Revolution' approach among local African farmers, policy makers, the general public, as well as Permaculture representatives attending from around the globe.
 

How will you sustain your solution?

Representatives from Permaculture groups attending the International Permaculture Conference and Convergence from around the world will take this information back to their communities, and the dialogue will continue.

What will be the impact of your solution?

Approximately 700,000 people have been involved with the Permaculture community internationally, and information on this event has also been disseminated to the current and past Peace Corps Workers.

Dating License

Created on 08/22/2009 by nrcionline

Children would earn a dating license before they can date.

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First Name

Matt

Last Name

Pavlik

Website URL

Country

United States

Section 2: About Your Organization

Organization Name

New Reflections Counseling, Inc.

Organization Website

Organization Phone

513-404-1212

Organization Address

Organization Country

United States

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For‐profit

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Dating License

Country your work focuses on

United States

Describe Your Idea

Children would earn a dating license before they can date.

Innovation

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What makes your idea unique?

No one is doing this as far as I know. Also, it is somewhat a subjective process and so would not allow someone to pass just because they know the right answers.

Do you have a patent for this idea?

No

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What impact have you had?

I have not measured it yet.

Problem

My idea will reduce unwanted pregnancies, the need for abortion, and will reduce the divorce rate, thereby bringing stability to the local cities and states.

Actions

Seeking funding and researching interests and helpfulness.

Results

Ability to put in place a program that would educate children seriously before they expiriment with their sexuality.

What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.

First year: funding and promotion creation to enlist participation of communities and hiring counselors
Second year: growth to other geographical areas
Third year: publishing outcome results

What would prevent your project from being a success?

lack of funding and lack of community promotion

How many people will your project serve annually?

1001‐10,000

What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?

$1000 - 4000

Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?

Yes

Sustainability

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What stage is your project in?

Idea phase

In what country?

United States

Is your initiative connected to an established organization?

Yes

If yes, provide organization name.

New Reflections Counseling, Inc.

How long has this organization been operating?

More than 5 years

Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?

Yes

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?

Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.

The partnerships would help spread the idea faster.

What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?

1) Plan promotional materials
2) Plan educational materials and experiences
3) Enagage the local community

The Story

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What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?

Realizing that kids can get a drivers license, but not a dating or marriage license that really prepares them for dating succesfully without "having accidents".

Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.

Matt Pavlik is a licensed professional counselor.

How did you first hear about Changemakers?

Through another organization or company

If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company

Essex and Associations Inc.

PUBCON

Created on 08/16/2009 by snezana

Producing Green book on Community Mental health. Organizing Public consultations on Communiry Mental Health in Macedonia. Draft the strategy and proposals to the Government.

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Snezana

Last Name

Chichevalieva

Website URL

Country

Macedonia

Section 2: About Your Organization

Organization Name

Organization Website

Organization Phone

Organization Address

Organization Country

n/a

Is your organization a

Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization

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PUBCON

Country your work focuses on

Macedonia

Describe Your Idea

Producing Green book on Community Mental health. Organizing Public consultations on Communiry Mental Health in Macedonia. Draft the strategy and proposals to the Government.

Innovation

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What makes your idea unique?

tHERE WAs never held public consultation on mental health in the country. The Government has wrong perspective of public opinion on the issue and does not implement the right strategy approach in developing community mental health

Do you have a patent for this idea?

Yes

Impact

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What impact have you had?

So far the community mental health is not developing at all, resulting in outburst of problems of people with mental health.

Problem

The Government is not paying attention to the rising problems in mental health. It never has organized public consultation to screen the needs and situation in the area and to see what the population things about the scope of the problem, main issues and main resolutions to the problems. This has resulted in increasing of the number of people with mental illness and their families having problems (societal, economic,health, discrimination, e.t.c)

Actions

1. To draft a Green book on community mental health
2. To organize public consultations ( on line, public debates, interviews, e.t.c.)
3. To draft White book on community mental health
4. To propose strategy and legal changes to advance the situation.

Results

1. Upgrading democratic process in the country
2. Advancing human rights of the vulnerable population
4. Advancing the health of people, especially children and women
5.Decrease the cost of treatment of the mentally ill people (health savings)
6.Increasing information to the public
5. Orienting action towards expressed needs of the voulnerable population

What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.

2009: Setting up the seen:Built a full scale project,Train NGO to organize public consultations
2010:Draft a Green paper (book) on community mental health (situational analyzes), organioze and implement public consultations
2011: Draft a White paper (book) with opinions and reccomendations for further action, draft legislation/strategies that have to be amended, table drafts to the Government and make it public (publishing, web sites...)

What would prevent your project from being a success?

Not enough resources.

How many people will your project serve annually?

More than 10,000

What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?

$1000 - 4000

Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?

Yes

Sustainability

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What stage is your project in?

Idea phase

In what country?

Macedonia

Is your initiative connected to an established organization?

Yes

If yes, provide organization name.

NGO VERITAS&VIRTUS Anti Violence Aliance

How long has this organization been operating?

1‐5 years

Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?

Yes

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?

Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.

Partnership with the NGOs is crution for broad coverage of the population in Macedonia. Partnership with the Government provides for unlimited approach to the information regaRDING THE SITUATION, AS WELL A POLITICAL SUPPORT to realize the projects and propose advancements in the area.

What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?

1. Advancing human capital in mental health
2. Resource mobilizing
3. Advancing strong synergies among the stakeholders.

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What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?

The defining moment was a few people escapes from the mental health hospitals which proved that they can not take appropriate care of these patients, and their families, crying for help, since they were not helped to care for their relatives in the community (safer) settings).

Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.

I am working as a lawyer for more than 20 years now in the area of health and social issues. I was one of the founders of the mental health reform in Macedonia. I have drafted and proposed to the Government the Law on mental health , which was adopted, but never implemented. I also wrote a book on mental health reform, aiming to raise awareness of the preventive role of law in mental health and to advance community mental health.

How did you first hear about Changemakers?

Web Search (e.g., Google or Yahoo)

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FACTORfiction vs. FRIEND²O²Rfoe

Created on 08/14/2009 by leo_hphp@yahoo.ca

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What is identity and do you have a right to one; were you born with it or was it loaned to you to return upon death? What is Copyright and have you copied right or wrong? If LIFE was not OPEN SOURCE what would we breathe...am i an example of life or death These questions, along with many more about "Public Domain" have interested the members of teamLEOnardo [since Leonardo da Vinci left his work to our hands, understanding, and/or overstanding?].

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Created on 07/30/2009 by carelesswishper25

 

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"Every Seed/Child Must Grow!" not GMO...

Created on 07/29/2009 by leo_hphp@yahoo.ca

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Aloha, we're glad you could make it. Please, pull up a shell & take your SEED-cause i know you've been standing on your feed, all day long! 'Fir starters, i hope i one: don't bore you with grammer mistakes [test: we have to be really honest to discuss such important itsyuoes] and two: if you cud see how missing peaces land exxxtraaaa letters make DNA, AND or DAN, then you May understand what some people mean when they say BOOOOoooooHoooOo for GMO (GenModOrg) and EHYA i mean YEAH for GmO (Good/God made Optimism).

RW - WE, RECYCLED WORTH - WECYCLED EARTH

Created on 07/11/2009 by leo_hphp@yahoo.ca

Bicyclists all over the world deserve to "share their wealth of health" with anyone. Offsets of every kind (to pay fines, bills, traveling expenses on other vehicles (-cycles in tow) worldwide, etc., imagine it…!) will be given, for using a bicycle (or electric motorized cycle) as your primary transportation.

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adas

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brehann

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RW WE, RECYCLED WORTH - WECYCLED EARTH

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Canada

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RW WE, RECYCLED WORTH - WECYCLED EARTH

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5148452654

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Montreal Quebec

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Canada

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RW WE (Are double-you we? It takes two to tango & sometimes more - your old self & the new ‘recycled/re-educated/re-inspired’ ones) will impact Earthlings, of Earth, through reversing every kind of 'IF' (Individual Footprint(s)), by ramping up the transition away from carbon related travel, by replacing it with ZERO EMISSIONS vehicles, travel & other rewards. ***IMPACT-RESULT: ‘Team RW WE’ kicks off on an ongoing global journey. One which will always being imbued with new volunteers, to promote our innovative initiative of providing support to tour little known places & unknown cultures. ‘WE’ will bring each tribe to the world stage [with education & videos about those cultures (as if curious & cautious children & vice versa) without ruining the indigenous nature of…& unique reason for traveling to & sharing of…time honored understanding] & the WISDOM which ALLOWS each of our tribes, to sustain ONENESS, with & within our environment(s).

Why is promoting global travel and engagement important? What makes your idea innovative? (200 words max)

From antiquity, the importance of uniquely knowing other tribes, sharing & communicating with each about the environment which supports its longevity has always helped to balance consumption to prevent the overuse of resources. Those tribes have now become our 'global village', in a domino effect of action & a house of cards, waiting to be toppled by increasing climate changes. Our idea is as innovative as smoke signals in the sky…or is that a hurricane…and earth will continue to innovate. Every tribe from every arc of the Earth, MUST read into the 'world wide smoke web' to contribute accordingly, by asking your self, “Are you, you (RW) from your future, or the Recycled noW” & “Can WE ‘travel’ back in time to discover/understand our ignorance, to re-ignite our journey with earth-lingering love for all life, in the present/gift, the world over, the planet around Recycled Wisdom”? Yes WE Can!

Describe Your Idea

Bicyclists all over the world deserve to "share their wealth of health" with anyone. Offsets of every kind (to pay fines, bills, traveling expenses on other vehicles (-cycles in tow) worldwide, etc., imagine it…!) will be given, for using a bicycle (or electric motorized cycle) as your primary transportation.

What would it take to launch or spread your idea? How much would it cost to make your idea a reality? (150 words max)

To ‘launch’ RW ‘WE’ need everyone to earnestly NEED to pitch in, & a unique website to ‘spread’ the love & care for earth will allow for this 'reality' to happen. RW ‘WE' need sponsorship-teams composed of small businesses & individuals matching one another's donations. ‘WE’ need GOV’s & NGO's contributing to a partnership-fund to level the playing field but not remove the advantages of any company's longevity as a leader in their respected field(s). Join RW ‘WE’ transitioning from FEAR OF POLLUTION to ZERO POLLUTION. Make your life healthier & simpler with RW ‘WE' -cycling for life. ‘IF’ YOU ARE alive…YOU ARE a leader…& RW ‘WE' will follow your lead in re-cycling YOUR earth. Condé Nast Traveler, IS our ‘lead’ launch pad for making RW ‘WE' your ‘reality’. Humanity is ready. Are you…ready to join the global-cycle tribe? [RW WE, estimates 70,000USD startup; 1 yr tour & website]

Describe your work as a social innovator (150 words max)

My work, in (n=social) ovation: to understand/innovate where humanity went off course, to grasp/innovate the significance of collective observation, to be an example of communicating/innovating ‘with’ others by being a better listener, to focus-on/innovate others’ gifts, so those gifts can transform the lives of any listener, to change/innovate my habits (even when they do not suit my wants) in order to better understand humanities needs. Last yet not least, to better the way for others to live off the grid [of control] & onto the earth grid freeing humanity from the ten-thousand-fear old trick of giving slaves more income, & rising prices, to “make” us all “believe” we’re free while oppressing us mentally with unnecessary propagandist media. ‘WE’ don't push the envelope; ‘WE’ mail it back to slave masters with messages of love in the face of persecution. Sow, if I am you. Are you me, reaping RW WE?

Please send me more information about Conde Nast Traveler and special offers

Yes, I would like more information about Conde Nast Traveler and special offers.

Nouvelles Perspectives pour la Promotion de l’Alphabétisation (N.O.P.P.A.L)

Created on 06/24/2009 by tmbaye906

 

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Nouvelles Perspectives pour la Promotion de l’Alphabétisation (N.O.P.P.A.L)

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MARIA MOTHER OF CHARITY RELIEF HOME

Created on 06/24/2009 by Mary Lusambo

ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN MY COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT BY OFFERING FREE EDUCATION  AND INTRODUCING COMMUNITY SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR THE VULNERABLE.

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Mungwi Road

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Kasama

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Northern Province

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+260/10101

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Zambia

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MARIA MOTHER OF CHARITY RELIEF HOME

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ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN MY COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT BY OFFERING FREE EDUCATION  AND INTRODUCING COMMUNITY SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR THE VULNERABLE.

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EMPOWER THE VULNERABLE SOCIALLY, ACADEMICALLY, ECONOMICALLY, POLITICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY SO THAT THEY COMPETE FREELY IN ALL LIFE CHALLENGES.

What makes your idea unique?

MY IDEA IS INDIGENOUS AND I AM DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.I AM PART OF MY COMMUNITY AND SO I AM ABLE TO INTERACT FREELY WITH THE TARGET GROUP AND GET THE FIRST FEEL OF WHAT AFFECTS THEM. I RELY ON WHAT I HAVE IN THE HANDS TO ACHIEVE WHAT I HOPE FOR.

I BELIEVE IN LOVE AND SELF CONVICTION WHEN DEALING WITH THESE SOULS AND I AM THEREFORE ABLE TO HELP THEM JOYOUSLY.

I HAVE MANAGED TO MAKE GROW THE CHARITY WITHOUT ANY KIND OF SUPPORT FROM EXTERNAL OR INDEED INTERNAL SOURCES. I HAVE MANAGED TO PRODUCE BREADWINNERS ALREADY WHO ARE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO THIS NOBLE CAUSE.THIS IDEA HAS ACHIEVED ALOT.

THE SCHOOL HAS INTRODUCED AN ADULT LITERACY CENTER WHICH HAS SEEN A GOOD NUMBER OF PARENTS ENROLLED INTO DIFFERENT GRADES. THEY HAVE LIKED THE IDEA AND THEIR ACADEMIC RESPONSE IS POSITIVE.

WE ARE RUNNING OUR LESSONS USING AN EASY LEARNING TOOL CALLED"BREAKTHROUGH TO LITERACY". THIS IS A SYSTEM WHICH EMBRACES LEARNING IN A VERNACULAR LANGUAGE. THIS MAKES READING AND WRITING VERY EASY EVEN WHEN IT IS INTRODUCED IN AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.
BOTH ADULT PUPILS AND THE REGULAR PUPILS HAVE FOUND THIS TYPE OF LEARNING TO BE VERY INTERESTING.

What is your area of work? (Please check as many as apply.)

Children & Youth , At risk youth , Behavioral issues , Boys' development , Child care , Child exploitation , Child labor , Child protection , Early childhood development , Education , Education reform , Girls' development , Mentorship , Play , Youth development , Youth leadership , Development & Prosperity , Adult education , Business , Communications , Community development , Consumer protection , Corporate social responsibility , Economic development , Employment , Energy , Fundraising , Globalization , Housing , Hunger , Income generation , Information technology , Infrastructure , Labor , Mentorship , Networking , Poverty alleviation , Rural development , Scholarships and grants , Social Enterprise , Sustainable development , Technology , Rural , Water , HIV/AIDS , Recreation , Sports , Substance abuse , Human Rights & Peace , Abuse and violence , Child exploitation , Civil rights , Conflict resolution , Gender equity , Human trafficking , Hunger , Indigenous cultures , Intercultural relations , Men's issues , Racial equality , Security , Tolerance , Vulnerable populations , Women's issues , Public Participation & Engagement , Citizen participation , Citizen sector , Corruption , Cultural preservation , Ethics , Intergenerational relations , Law , Mentoring , Public policy , Social work , Spirituality , Sports , Transparency , Volunteerism , Women's Issues , Youth leadership.

What impact have you had?

GREAT IMPACT AS I SEE SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN THE LIVES OF MY TARGET GROUPS.

Describe the primary problem(s) that your project is addressing.

POVERTY ALLEVIATION

Describe the steps that your organization is taking to make your project successful.

EMBARKED ON A SCHOOL PROJECT WHICH OFFERS FREE EDUCATION TO THE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
LINKING THE PROJECT WITH POSSIBLE FUNDING AGENCIES WHO SHALL HELP US GROW STABLE INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES.

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INTRODUCTION OF A MODERN BOARDING FACILITY ACCESSIBLE BY FEE-PAYING STUDENTS AS AN INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITY ALSO BENEFITING PUPILS WHO CAN NOT ACCESS THE SCHOOL DUE TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND THEIR HOMES.

Success in Year 2:

INTRODUCTION OF A SKILLS TRAINING CENTER EQUIPPED WITH WOOD/METAL WORKSHOP MACHINERY, SEWING MACHINES, KNITTING MACHINES ETC.. FOR SERVICING THE VULNERABLE BUT INDIRECTLY ACTING AS AN INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITY.

Success in Year 3:

INTRODUCTION OF MODERN SOCIAL AMENITIES WHICH SHALL ATTRACT MANY FEE-PAYING PUPILS TO THE SCHOOL THEREBY BROADENING THE INCOME BASE FOR THE GOOD OF SELF-SUSTENANCE.

Do you have a business plan or strategic plan? (yes/no)

NO
THE DUTCH STUDENTS AT WORLD SCHOOL ARE DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN AND A PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR US.

What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization? STEP 1:

COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING OF THE SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE IN ORDER TO EXPAND THE SCHOOL INTO A FULL FLEDGED SCHOOL.

What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization? STEP 2:

EQUIP THE SCHOOL WITH MODERN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SCIENCE AND COMPUTER LABORATORIES IN ORDER TO EXPOSE OUR PUPILS TO FULL TECHNOLOGY AND ALSO ATTRACT MANY FEE-PAYERS WHO ARE THE MAIN SOURCE OF OUR INCOME.

What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization? STEP 3:

ELECTRIFY THE SCHOOL SO THAT THE PUPILS WILL BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE GLOBAL NETWORK THROUGH INTERNET FACILITIES AND ALSO SEE THE PUPILS ACCESS MODERN EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENTS WHICH NEED THE USE OF POWER(ELECTRICITY).

Describe the expected results of these actions.

EXTEND THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY TO AS MANY VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS THEREBY ERADICATING POVERTY IN MANY LIVELIHOODS.

What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?

I GREW UP IN THESE COMMUNITIES AND MY PARENTS STRUGGLED TO GIVE ME AND THE REST OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS THE HUMBLE EDUCATION THAT WE HAVE TODAY. I HAVE PERSONALLY TESTED POVERTY AND SO I KNOW ITS IMPACT IN UNEXPLAINABLE TERMS.

Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.

THE SOCIAL INNOVATOR BEHIND THIS IDEA IS THAT POVERTY WHICH HAS STRICKEN MOST HOMES IN MY COMMUNITY CAUSING YOUTHS TO RESORT TO SOCIAL VICES SUCH PROMISCUITY, THEFT,DRUNKENNESS AND THEREBY BRINGING FORTH INCURABLE DISEASES SUCH AS HIV/AIDS, SHALL BE REDUCED.

How did you first hear about Changemakers?

I FIRST HEARD ABOUT CHANGE MAKERS THROUGH "TEACH A MAN TO FISH" WHO SENT ME AN INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMPETITION.

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LACK OF INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES AND LACK OF INFORMATION LEADING TO POSSIBLE FUNDING AGENCIES.

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N/A

How long has this organization been operating? (i.e. less than a year; 1-5 years; more than 5 years)

1-5 YEARS

Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?

YES

Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs? (yes/no)

NO

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NO

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THE ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT IS A STAKEHOLDER IN ALL EDUCATION RELATED BUSINESSES. IT ACTS AS A REGULATORY BOARD THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND IT INSPECTS ALL BUSINESSES TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SET RULES AND REGULATIONS.
GOVERNMENT ALSO SUPPORTS THE SCHOOLS BY ISSUANCE OF PRACTICING CERTIFICATES AND WHICH ARE AUDITED ANNUALLY. THEY ALSO PROVIDE US WITH TEACHING AIDS LIKE BOOKS(READERS) AND THEY INVITE US TO EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS.

How many people will your project serve annually?

100-1000

What is the total number of employees and total number of volunteers at your organization?

1 PRINCIPAL
1 SENIOR TEACHER
12 TEACHERS
5 CDEs

What is your organization's business classification?

Non-profit/NGO/citizen sector organization

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SmartKids

Created: 06/21/09 by Ton Willekens

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main Meppel
Netherlands
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Make education possible for intelligent normally chanceless youn people in order to give them a chance to help their country grow to a human level

SmartKids

Created: 06/21/09 by Ton Willekens

Location

main Meppel
Netherlands
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Bring intelligent pupils to school so that they can go to University and once grown up can support their country

Global Art Expeditions

Created: 05/21/09 by gina paoli

Location

main san francisco
United States
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Best idea to spread imaginative creative constructive community developement around the world, not just in developing nations but at home where we have similar social issues and poverty.

great work.

good luck

Not for Girls Only

Created: 04/21/09 by Elise Pettus

When it comes to teenage pregnancy and parenthood, Jorge Lyra believes it is time to stop leaving boys out of the conversation. For years, while teenage pregnancy rates were rising in Brazil, parenting education and pregnancy prevention efforts only targeted girls. Traditions of machismo combined with low expectations of teenage boys had reinforced stereotypes about male sexual irresponsibility and absentee fatherhood. 

ONE WORLD by 2012

Created on 01/14/2009 by gulugufe

What REALLY is the basis for this growing momentum across the continents that humanity will enter into a new dimension of enlightened consciousness? Venture to investigate the 2012 prophecies and make CHANGE possible...

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ONE WORLD by 2012

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What REALLY is the basis for this growing momentum across the continents that humanity will enter into a new dimension of enlightened consciousness? Venture to investigate the 2012 prophecies and make CHANGE possible...

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ONE WORLD will unite the world through its media intiatives to investigate and communicate about the 2012 momentum. 2012 is not the end of the world. It is an opportunity for humanity to enter into a new era of human evolution. ONE WORLD will travel accross the globe to interview various experts on the 2012 phenomenon and ONE WORLD will create a massive media campaign worldwide through television, radio and the internet. The ONE WORLD voice will document and share stories from all around the world and bring the positive 2012 experience alive. Support the momentum...

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All people, all races, all religions of the world unite... Global Enlightenment.

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People: We are looking for ideas from people who can make them happen.

Will employ a team of production assistants and web producers to ignite this global revolution.

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100,000

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