Title:

Social entrepreneur improves literacy in the developing world

Author(s):

Elisa F. Topper

Journal:

New Library World

Year:

2008

Volume:

109

Issue:

1/2

Page:

87 - 89

DOI:

10.1108/03074800810846038

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the work of the non profit organization, Room to Read.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper presents a literature review including the book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World.
Findings – Reports how an organization can bring about drastic positive change in a short period of time.
Originality/value – This paper shows the value of literacy in developing countries and how we can make a difference through the creation of libraries and bringing books to children.

Article Type:

Viewpoint

Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03074800810846038

Article on USNews about Social Entrepreneurship. The article talks about start of Ashoka and how Bill Drayton was empowered to pioneer in the field of social entrepreneurship. Here it is.

Title: Social entrepreneurship: an overview
Authors: Pamela Hartigan and Jeroo Billimoria
Publication: Alliance, Vol 10, No 1, March 2005
Resource:  Article
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