The Health Payoffs of Time Banks

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/the-payoffs-of-time-banks

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

20 September 2011

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Two columns on Time Banks, where people swap services – teach calligraphy to one neighbor, and get computer repair from another neighbor. Time Banks create community and make people healthier – which is why hospitals and clinics are now starting them.

Slashing the Price of Health With Common Sense

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/02/slashing-the-price-of-health-with-common-sense

David Bornstein

The New York Times

2 August 2011

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Organizations are mobilizing volunteers in hospitals to connect low-income families with human services which address social factors like poor housing, nutrition, etc. so patients are able to work and thus afford healthier lives.

Lifelong Heroes: Meet The Vets Who Rebuild Communities After Disasters

http://elitedaily.com/news/vets-rebuild-communities-after-disasters/1278973

Alexandra Svokos

Elite Daily

11 November 2015

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Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization of military veterans that provides disaster relief, has provided relief after flooding in Detroit, tornadoes in Oklahoma, a typhoon in the Philippines and an earthquake in Nepal, among dozens of other communities across the globe.

In the Fight Against Poverty, It's Time for a Revolution

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/in-the-fight-against-poverty-its-time-for-a-revolution

David Bornstein

The New York Times

12 January 2012

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LIFT, founded in 1988 by college students, employs an approach to poverty alleviation grounded in building relationships with communities. LIFT finds volunteers who have demonstrated empathy and then employs them to meet with local families in need, helping them set goals, monitor their progress, and access services.

The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal

http://theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/05/the-mapmakers-helping-nepal/392228

Robinson Meyer

The Atlantic

2 May 2016

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Whenever there’s a natural catastrophe, a team of “crisis mappers” activate around the world. These volunteers use crowdsourcing tools to turn satellite data into digital maps, which are then used to make decisions on the ground, enabling rescuers to deliver food, shelter, and supplies to areas that need them most.

The Data Donators

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04yzvm9

Mukul Devichand

Nick Holland

BBC

18 April 2017

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Around the world, more and more people are launching projects through mobile apps that use smartphones to collect massive amounts of data for solving chronic issues. By asking thousands of volunteers to donate their data for the greater good, researchers can access data in quantities that were previously unobtainable.

From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Change

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/from-young-adult-book-fans-to-wizards-of-change

Courtney E. Martin

The New York Times

21 March 2012

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Global social and economic problems are difficult to change. However, fan-activism fuels the interests of fans of popular young adult fiction. Books such as Harry Potter and the Hunger Games have inspired activist groups that raise awareness of global hunger, reading, and relief supplies to impoverished nations, among others. Being a fan has served as a bridge to become politically active and solve the world’s problems.

Syria's next generation

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31843501?ocid=socialflow_twitter

Lauren Gelfond Feldinger

BBC

12 March 2015

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The refugee crisis in Syria is one of modern society's greatest diasporas. Syria's refugee children are not a lost generation, but the country's next generation, according to volunteers who want to prepare them for the future.

Jail program, a first in NC, includes classes behind bars

http://www.fayobserver.com/article/20140831/News/308319872

Greg Barnes

Fayetteville Observer

31 August 2014

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Cabarrus County’s Project Re-entry gives those experiencing incarceration a chance at an education and self-reflection. The program has shown such success that it is being expanded to other detention centers in the county. Those who take part are able to take classes – all taught by volunteers – like literacy and religious studies, or choose to enroll in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.

Camcorders For Justice

http://moreintelligentlife.com/content/features/anonymous/camcorders-justice

James Scudamore

Intelligent Life

1 January 2014

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In India, videos made about the many social problems are secretly broadcasted in different villages to make people aware of the real problem and also aware of what they can do to fix it. Video Volunteers, an organization that coordinates these video productions, catalyzes community change through transparency and accountability.