Volunteers, Urban Gardens, the Homeless & Other Sky High Goals for 2010

“Don’t be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done.” -Paul Hawken Contemplating what’s been accomplished is difficult to do without being honest about what’s still to be done. Some of last year’s challenges are [...]

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BIG Thanks

I’ve been consumed the last few weeks with hosting the Bangkok Twestival celebration (see Twestival, Fusing Social Media With Global Change for more on this event). Feels great to raise money for charity in conjuction with so many other cities around the world, but YES–it was exhausting. Here’s a special thank you from Baan Dada orphanage [...]

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How to Use Social Meetings and Tweetups As Platforms For Change

We’ve been busy building a community where people can collaborate on actively creating change. From posh parties to taking over street vendors, we’re having fun and making a difference in Bangkok. So as the world gears up to celebrate Twestival and many of you are brainstorming other ways to support charity through social media, I [...]

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The Truth About My Degree in Social Entrepreneurship

“What is philanthropy anyway? Isn’t that for rich people?”  “A social entrepreneur? Is that what you call business people with good hearts?” Philanthropy is changing so quickly that it has outpaced the terms used to describe it. I spend a lot of time advising people on how to be a part of social change. This includes [...]

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#FollowFriday & May BKK Tweetup

That’s right, it’s Friday already :-ว Check these tweeple out and below is an invite to the next BKK Charity Tweet-up Get behind some fatties, these tweeple love food: @sleepyandhungry @steakRIOT @MisterNoodle @migrationology @simonleung I’m fresh on the tracks of (the last five twppl I followed): @raquellins @successfool @patricksallee @jrpolgar @lynchk8 Most helpful tweep: @hp88 Hot topics: #WorldMalariaDay [...]

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Bangkok Charity Tweet-Up

What: Bangkok Charity Tweet-Up When: 7pm Sunday, April 12th, 2009 Where: Buongiorno Coffee & Wine Bar The place is located on Ratchawithi Soi 2, a 15 minute walk from the BTS. Exit 3 or 4 on the BTS and take the skywalk towards the monument. When it forks go right, and go down the steps in front of [...]

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In Search of Sanuk Cheers the Elderly

On April 4th, 2009 a few volunteers from In Search of Sanuk joined with the Time Bank Society to bring the Song Kran festival to the elderly women at Baan Bangkae 2 on the outskirts of Bangkok. Take a look: Song Kran is time where people return home to their families and spend some time paying [...]

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