“Education releases the potential of young people.” This is the article’s theme and mission statement. The article features a story of a successful business professional who grew up in a village and later went to get a university degree and become an executive at the multinational corporation. To this day, this man gives 20% of his earnings to support a school in the village he grew up in. He believes that giving money to improve education is the best possible investment into the future. Go here to read more.

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

RMIT University is pioneering an IT site that will work similarly to the concept of Doctors Without Borders. Digital Divide Data gives students an opportunity to travel to underdeveloped countries and spend their time helping locals learn how to use computers and internet. The company was funded by Jeff Skoll, the founder of the Skoll Foundation. Read more about this initiative.

This article by The New York Times talks about experienced entrepreneurs starting a social project in order to help students in the inner city schools share their thoughts about the books they enjoy reading. Husband and wide put in $10 million in to the project hoping that it will grow and enrich the lives of many students. Read more about their process of making this venture successful. Link.

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