Changemakers

Created:
Jan 27, 2010

8 Total Entries
5 Entries in English
10 Nominations
13 Discussions
11414 reads

Women | Tools | Technology: Building Opportunities & Economic Power

Join Ashoka's Changemakers, ExxonMobil, and The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) in this global challenge! Share your innovations which enable women to access and use the power of tools and technology to expand their opportunities for economic advancement. read more >

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Created:
Sep 23, 2009

56 Comments
4140 reads

SMS How To Guide: Changemakers & kiwanja.net Collaboration

Latest update: The SMS Quick Start Guide is now available! This introductory guide was created by Changemakers and kiwanja.net. The making of the guide included having a guide-related discussion right here. read more >

Created:
Sep 21, 2009

0 Comments
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Meet our Featured Commentators

Meet our Featured Commentators who are all doing great work in the sector and sharing their insights, expertise and feedback right here on our compitition discussion forum. We invite you to follow their contributions and get in on the action! read more >

Created:
Aug 09, 2009

5 Comments
446 reads

Meet our Network Partners

Meet our Network Partners who are doing great work in the sector and helping to spread the word about the Changemakers GMO competition: Slow Food USA: www.slowfoodusa.org Centre Technique De Cooperation Agricole: http://www.agricta.org/ Farm Radio: http://www.farmradio.org/ Busoga Rural Open Source and Development: http://www.brosdi.or.ug Technoserve: http://www.technoserve.org/ read more >

Created:
Jul 20, 2009

12 Comments
789 reads

Do you think GMOs are safe?

“There is no evidence that it’s more nutritious. There’s no evidence that it’s more safe. It’s not sustainable. It’s not any healthier, but it certainly is expensive.” read more >

Created:
Jul 13, 2009

43 Members
19 Discussions
7522 reads

GMO Risk or Rescue Group: Helping Consumers Decide

When it comes to genetic food engineering, claims are often made about farmers ability and interest to adapt. And how about vitamin-rich rice? ... Are these realities or misrepresentations? Tell us what you think here [Also check out our GMO Risk or Rescue competition. Share your idea or initiative to get noticed and to be eligible for various prizes. Submit your entry by October 21, 2009.] read more >

Created:
Jun 25, 2009

16 Comments
1824 reads

Opportunity: Funding

At Changemakers we know that funding is one of the most critical needs for any organization, and our community often has opportunities in this area. Check out this space for funding announcements. We’ll post what we come across and we welcome your tips and suggestions. read more >

Created:
May 27, 2009

172 Members
32 Discussions
12515 reads

Ashoka Tech Group: Technology/Invention

This is the AshokaTech social networking community on Changemakers. Entrepreneurs, inventors, engineers, and others who use technologies to improve their society, open new markets, and encourage the invention or adaptation of technologies designed for everyone - not just the world’s wealthiest consumers. Be sure to visit our AshokaTech Blog too: tech.ashoka.org read more >

Created:
Apr 07, 2009

0 Comments
990 reads

Free Tax Software: An Affordable Do-It-Yourself Solution

While most of us dread filing our taxes, there's something to cheer about this year: cash-strapped taxpayers now have an easier path to their refunds. Free tax preparation software, based on an H&R Block professional product, is being given away by more than 90 United Way affiliates nationwide to anyone earning $56,000 or less annually. read more >

Created:
Jan 14, 2009

281 Total Entries
279 Entries in English
55 Nominations
6758 Discussions
24366 reads

Designing for Better Health

Winners Announced! The three winners will each receive a prize of USD $5000. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the competition! We encourage you to read and comment on all entries and share your feedback. read more >

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