Twestival, Fusing Social Media With Global Change

Twaah— Tweee– I know it’s a mouthful, right? But since I first heard about Twestival, I have loved the concept. For those unfamiliar, here’s a look at the background and structure of what makes this twitter-festival exceptional. The History of Twestival The idea is simple: Tweet. Meet. Give. Twestival gives people an event where they can not only meet [...]

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The Price of One Night Out

I’m in Bali this week, so instead of your typical follow friday post, I wanted to share with you some of the DIY philanthropy we’ve been preaching. Shortly after getting settled in with friends in Bali, I headed down to a local shop and spent about $25 US buying gifts for kids in one of the [...]

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DIY Philanthropy

It’s happening! Non-profits, ngo’s, orphanages and everyone else are starting to notice the power of social media. However, they’re not the only ones who should be paying attention to these new forms of media. You should! Social media is transforming small do it yourself projects into global movements. Now you don’t have to wait on [...]

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