Fast Company explores 25 Groups That Are Changing the World. These social entrepreneurs are in full flight. They're using the disciplines of the corporate world to tackle daunting social problems.
University of Michigan Business School professor C.K. Prahalad works the divide between economic and social profit. His latest book can’t be ignored, a clarion call for business to serve the world's 5 billion or so poorest people.
Kiva is founded on the fantastic principle that the way to change the world is one person at a time. Through Kiva you can make small loans to people who want to get ahead, in places where it is often not an easy thing to do.
The mission of Saatchi & Saatchi S is “to build a global movement of happy people living on a healthy planet.” Their organization aims to create sustainable visions for companies around the world and help them grow by embracing a grassroots approach to sustainability.
Former President of Ireland and Human Rights Champion Mary Robinson leads the Ethical Globalization Initiative (EGI). By bringing human rights into the heart of the globalization process the EGI is working to put humanity on an inclusive course.
Dramatically reducing extreme poverty, hunger and disease is critical and achievable. Simple, cost-effective measures like mosquito bed nets for children are the inspirational key. Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs is turning the lock. For ideas in action.
The One Campaign is a terrific new effort to fight – ONE by ONE – the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. A diverse coalition of organizers - with U2's Bono as inspirational supporter - are showing the steps people can take to make the world a better place.
Toyota's hybrid synergy technology is driving sustainability into the future. The gas/electric Prius is emotion in motion. Amazing fuel economy. Mysterious. Sensuous. Intimate.