PLATFORM:
AllPaws
https://www.allpaws.comAllPaws.com presents a fresh and modern approach to pet adoption that combines the latest in technology, functionality and search. AllPaws takes online pet listing in a new and exciting direction by offering an online dating style interface complete with advanced search tools, robust pet profiles, a deep social integration, direct messaging and match alerts via email, along with a host of other user friendly tools and features.
Earth Hour
http://www.earthhour.orgEarth Hour calls on individuals, businesses, communities and governments to go beyond the hour by committing to a positive action for the planet and celebrating that commitment with the people of the world by switching off their lights for one designated hour.
The Solar Foundation
http://www.thesolarfoundation.orgThe Solar Foundation is an independent national 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to demonstrate the global benefits of solar energy through research and education. Founded in 1977 and based in Washington, DC, we are increasing the widespread adoption of solar energy and transforming the marketplace through our coordinated public education & outreach efforts, high-level data collection, and innovative research.
Popularise
https://www.popularise.comPopularise is the online platform that shares the power to build new places in your neighborhood with local residents like you
By joining other people in your area on Popularise, you can create the kind of cool, authentic places you want in your neighborhood. Submit your own ideas, and vote for what to build on projects posted by real estate developers and local business operators.
Natural News
http://www.naturalnews.comThe NaturalNews Network is a non-profit collection of public education websites covering topics that empower individuals to make positive changes in their health, environmental sensitivity, consumer choices and informed skepticism.
Everydayhero
https://www.everydayhero.com/usEverydayhero is an online service that empowers people to see what they really give to the causes they love. While crowdfunding sites allow groups of fundraisers to donate to causes and projects with ease, everydayhero recognizes that giving isn’t just about money — it encompasses all the effort, voice, and community activity that goes into supporting a cause, to allow users to see the full picture of their giving activities. Everydayhero is part of the third wave of giving, which centers around the quantification and aggregation of people’s activities across services and social platforms.
The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN)
http://www.responsiblepurchasing.orgThe Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is an international network of buyers dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing.
The Case Foundation
http://www.casefoundation.orgOur purpose is to expand giving, promote everyday philanthropy, deepen civic engagement, and broaden the use of new technologies to make giving more informed, efficient, and effective. We seek to do this while emphasizing the value of collaboration across all sectors, individual and organizational leadership, and entrepreneurship.
EQWIP HUBs
http://eqwiphubs.orgEQWIP HUBs is a new way of approaching long-term sustainable development. It’s a network of 17 youth innovation spaces called ‘EQWIP HUBs,’ where youth – especially women – come together to develop market-relevant skills, build networks, learn from mentors, and access technology. Located in Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, Peru, Senegal and Tanzania, they are places where the passions and determination of young people are transformed into the confidence and abilities that will allow them to access employment or entrepreneurship and take control of their own futures.
Sourcemap
http://sourcemap.comSourcemap.com is the open directory of supply chains and environmental footprints. Consumers use the site to learn about where products come from, what they’re made of, and how they impact people and the environment. Companies use Sourcemap to communicate transparently with consumers and tell the story of how products are made.
50 Ways to Get a Job
http://50waystogetajob.comWhat’s contained within this site is not a magic bullet: you won’t get a job by simply reading each page. But, if you commit to doing every exercise, with authenticity, serious effort, hustle and follow through, you will discover your path, find your ideal career, and get hired.
Voluntario Global
http://voluntarioglobal.org/enVoluntario Global is built around a set of ideologies and practices to meet common economic and social needs. It promotes the act of volunteering as a collective practice, an exchange of knowledge and mutual learning; as a two way process, not a charity. At the same time, we work towards an ideal of inclusive economic growth, which means equal opportunities for people to reach their potential, an ethic which values people, and doesn't see them simply as a commodity.
Hippo Water Roller Project
http://hipporoller.orgDesigned in Africa for Africa the Hippo Water Roller enables women, children and the elderly to collect 5 times more water than a single bucket by simply rolling it along the ground. The savings in time, energy and reduced suffering are immense and the positive social-impact benefits are far reaching.
Pictory
http://www.pictorymag.comPictory is a showcase for people around the world to document their lives and cultures. Anyone can submit one large, captioned image to each of Pictory’s editorial themes.
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
http://www.c2es.orgC2ES – the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions – an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to advance strong policy and action to address the twin challenges of energy and climate change.
C2ES proudly succeeds the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. We will continue to provide independent analysis and innovative solutions to address the climate and energy challenge.
