Much of the tension has eased in Bangkok and I’m feeling much better. Thanks to everyone who has expressed their concern. Things are getting back to normal, but for how long? As people begin to examine what led to the events that brought Bangkok to a halt, some have correctly identified the role of charitable [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Thanks for your responses on National Volunteer Week. Especially to Charlotte who wrote to say that in addition to her regular volunteering gig, she went to the Bangkok airport with supplies and toys for people who had been stranded by flight cancellations in Europe. There are more people out there like Charlotte who are doing [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 12, 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 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 17, 2009
“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 [...]
Continue reading...Friday, May 1, 2009
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 [...]
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
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