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What Issues Matter to You Most? Tell the United Nations
The United Nations, specifically the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Millennium Campaign, and some of its key partners, the Oversees Development Institute (ODI) and World Wide Web Foundation, have come together to create MY World, a global survey to gauge the personal interests and issues that matter most to people around the world from New York to…
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Education Lacks Substantial Private Sector Contributions Says UNESCO
According to UNESCO, education lags behind other global development sectors in private sector contributions at only 5% and experts expect the education funding to stagnant until 2015. This lack of funding will irreparably harm the Education for All Goals that should be met by 2015, says UNESCO. In a recently released policy paper UNESCO argues that…
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Gift Animals from Oxfam to Those in Need
You are what you give and Aziz Ansari from Parks and Recreation is “being” a goat this year. You can “be” a goat or another one of Oxfam’s charity gifts at OxfamGifts.com. Giving an animal to a family in need in a developing country can mean the difference between living in poverty and being self-sustaining.…
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Shop Tomorrow to Help the Global Fund for Children
Tomorrow, Tuesday December 4, you can shop at Tea Collection, a San Francisco-based children’s clothier, and at checkout also donate to the Global Fund for Children. Tea will match your donation dollar for dollar. The Global Fund for Children finds and invests in innovative grassroots organizations that operate under the radar, serving the world’s most vulnerable…
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10 Global Development Stories to be Thankful For
Typically when we think of global development we focus on everything that is wrong because the challenges are so great. Rarely are the successes celebrated because with every move towards a goal there is still so much to do. Today we are featuring those stories that have been more about success than failure; more about…
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Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath in Haiti
Hurricane Sandy left death and destruction along its path through the Caribbean and upwards through the northeast United States over the past week. The latest death toll in the United States is nearing 100 and property and environmental damages will cost billions of dollars to repair. But, in Haiti where hurricanes and tropical storms are…
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A Promising Trend for Data,Transparency
The more information and transparency we have the more we will see marked improvements towards the world’s most pressing issues. Last week we saw two new developments in transparency that are worth noting. Catapult: Catapult is a new crowdfunding platform by Women Deliver that is specifically targeted to programs for women and girls. What is…
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One Simple Way to Teach Your Kids to Give This Halloween
Halloween, like many holidays, is a day of getting for kids – getting candy, small toys, sweets, cupcakes, you name it. Anything with sugar in it is fair game. Don’t get me wrong. I love Halloween as much as the next person. I have fond memories of Halloween as a child and have always wanted…
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[Infographic] Social Media for Social Good
UNC-Chapel Hill is my undergraduate stomping ground so I am more than happy to share their infographic created by a team at the Masters of Public Administration department that shows the power of social media for good. MPA@UNC: Online MPA
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Have You Thought of Being Fearless? You Should!
The Case Foundation along with Microsoft and REI are looking for some of the brightest social innovators out there and are giving away $650,000 in grants to prove it. Want to know more? Read on! What: As part of its Be Fearless initiative, the Case Foundation, in partnership with Microsoft and REI, is looking for the unsung individuals in communities…
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Sunday’s Global News and Development Must-Reads
As you gear up for another week here are a few must-reads about global news and development I recommend. African women won’t wield political influence without cultural change: This article from today’s Guardian highlights the quota system put in place in many African countries that require a certain percentage of female representation in government. Read…
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Download New Song “Feel Again”, Support Child Health
Seven million children worldwide die before their 5th birthday each year. These early deaths are caused largely by preventable diseases like malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea and neonatal complications. This September Save the Children, the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and 120 countries around the world, and…
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New Partner Update: Pratham USA
One of the issues we take seriously here at Mom Bloggers for Social Good is literacy and education. The more children have access to education and books, the better for our future world! That’s why we are proud to partner with Pratham USA. From our new partner, Pratham USA: Though 96.5% of children in India…
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Bamboo Sunglasses for Good
The greatest consumer satisfaction these days is knowing that when you purchase a product you will affect change for someone in need. We have all heard of Toms and Warby Parker, but have you heard on Panda sunglasses? Panda sunglasses are high-end, ethical, sustainable, and handcrafted bamboo sunglasses currently fashioned in 5 different styles that give…
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Amy Lupold Bair on Her Trip to Tanzania
Amy Lupold Bair, known for being the creator of Twitter parties and the founder of Resourceful Mommy, recently joined other bloggers and Compassion International on a trip to Tanzania. Read about what the trip meant to her and what social good efforts are in her future. I have only been home for a week and a…
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World Food Programme Reaches Remote Areas for Food Relief
I am always amazed by the lengths at which the World Food Programme goes to feed people in need. Last Wednesday evening I participated in a Google+ Hangout with the World Food Programme’s team in Nepal. Two members of the Nepalese food relief team said it can take at least three days to deliver food…