This year’s WebDiversity conference, which takes place in Paris on 21 May, is putting a spotlight on a world-changing year that has dramatically propelled the Internet, and more specifically platforms such as FaceBook and Twitter, to central stage for eluding internet censorship and spurring democratic change. Their role in WikiLeaks revelations to revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East has already earmarked 2011 as the year that social media tools have come of age. › Continue reading…

We are always on the lookout for good advice on nonprofit management and I was happy to find out that Darian Rodriguez Heyman, former Executive Director of the Craigslist Foundation, was doing a book on the topic. The result is “Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals” recently released and a must read! › Continue reading…

People are doing great work in their local communities, but stories about their work frequently stay local or go untold. LikeMinded is launching today, collecting stories of local innovations, success, and sometimes even failures and is helping information get where it needs to go. Such a needed tool! › Continue reading…

WiserEarth editor Michael Sykes is not new to the sustainability movement. As a founder and co-owner of the SBA Farms Collective, a peace activist, and a champion of education relating to food supplies and getting off the grid, Michael stays busy. What has he learned from these many years of involvement? Read on! › Continue reading…

This week we would like to introduce the story of WiserEarth member, Rebecca Russell. Rebecca works at the intersection of multiple healing passions: helping to nurture her local community physically through her profession as a yoga teacher, and to connect, educate, and inspire through a growing community garden project. › Continue reading…

Did you know that 88.6 million people watch online videos on an average single day in the US. Videos are a powerful way to impact communities and raise money but how do you make a video effective? What are the top questions one should ask itself before doing a video? This is a brief summary of my learning on the topic today. › Continue reading…

A group of over 100 NTC attendees headed this morning to the DC Central Kitchen, Tech Recycling Day and a wireless network installation to volunteer for 3 hours.
There is no better way to start a conference! › Continue reading…

We are excited to announce WiserEarth’s 50,000th member! Anula Galewska is Polish, currently works in tourism in Greece and is fluent in Russian. She is passionate about traveling, e-tourism and all things related to Central Eastern Europe. › Continue reading…