The Community Ecology Institute – where people and nature thrive
9 min read The Community Ecology Institute helps to enhance community and well-being by connecting people with nature.
Youth Vs. Apocalypse – tackling climate justice at the root
15 min read Meet Aniya Butler, poet and climate activist at Youth Vs. Apocalypse
Artist Support Pledge – a perfect storm creates a sustainable economy for artists
7 min read A British painter started an unbelievable social media movement that is transforming the way artists sell their work. Read how Mathew Burrows is creating community, spreading success, and helping countless artists achieve financial independence with Artist Support Pledge.
The Inspirer – people focused on the bright side of the news
7 min read All over the planet, countless inspiring people are bringing positive change to their communities. The Inspirer wants to make their stories front-page news.
End Female Genital Cutting in Singapore
5 min read This collective of determined people is opening a dialogue among leaders, community members and allies to end of the practice of Female Genital Cutting in Singapore. Read the interview.
“No consent ? No pipeline.” Indigenous leader Freda Huson will not cede.
6 min read Canadian Indigenous leader wins the 2021 Right Livelihood Award for courageous, peaceful resistance in a life or death fight against the Coastal Gaslink pipeline.
Homeless crowdfunding site nearing 1000th campaign
6 min read The world's first crowdfunding platform helping people experiencing homelessness to find stable jobs and homes.
“Black is Beautiful” – the beer that taps an outpouring of support
3 min read A black brewer shares his secret beer recipe online.
Over 1000 breweries worldwide have copied it - for free - raising awareness of the injustices faced by people of color.
Over 1000 breweries worldwide have copied it - for free - raising awareness of the injustices faced by people of color.
Handmade gifts that are redefining online shopping
5 min read Looking for an OG handmade gift ? Want to create connection with the things you buy online ? Head over to these sites to discover the work of people who put their face, name, and heart into their work.
TranSanta – Secret Santas who are helping trans youth to have happier holidays
4 min read A massive outpouring of support for a brilliant social media idea that is reaching vulnerable, at-risk trans youth and touching hearts around the world during the holidays
Beyond Equality – young men learning to be part of the solution
6 min read Rethinking masculinities to prevent gender based violence and build community.
Bike Brigade offers free delivery service for people in need
6 min read An initiative that sprung up during the Covid-19 pandemic. The riders offer free delivery of critical necessities that people cannot pick up in person.
The packages contain hot meals, food essentials, protective equipment or other supplies for the communities they serve.
The packages contain hot meals, food essentials, protective equipment or other supplies for the communities they serve.
Resident decision making builds a stronger community
3 min read Camden Giving is on a mission “to end local inequality and end racial injustice wherever it shows up.”
Resident decision-making puts problem-solving power into the hands of the people who are impacted by these problems.
Resident decision-making puts problem-solving power into the hands of the people who are impacted by these problems.
Place based giving – who’s got the power?
10 min read Camden Giving is a “by-the-community-for-the-community” crowdfunding charity. Their driving idea is to give decision-making power to people from within the community.