Published by JaneLee on 25 Apr 2013
Barbara Olivi is the founder of the NGO Il Sorriso dei miei Bimbi as well as an activist in children’s education and empowerment in the Rocinha favela of Rio de Janeiro. She was nominated by Wiser.org’s Emma De Masi, who had the opportunity to work with Barbara in Brazil. By Emma De Masi & Barbara [...]
Published by JaneLee on 28 Mar 2013
Meet Emma De Masi, Wiser.org’s new Community Manager! Originally from Italy, Emma has worked in Europe and Brazil, and she comes to Wiser.org with a wealth of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. She sat down with us for an interview about her most recent experience working in the Rocinha favela of [...]
Published by Camilla on 14 Feb 2013
Nancy Bacon talks about her passions for change as well as how she is making a difference through her work with Sou Digna/I am worthy which helps women and children gain knowledge and skills. Tell us about your passions for change in the world and how you are living these passions? I believe people anywhere [...]
Published by Tom Schueneman on 07 Aug 2012
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The Belo Monte dam project on the Xingu River in the Brazilian State of Pará will flood native people’s lands and threaten its ecosystem. Should the dam be stopped? › Continue reading… |
Published by Roseli Franco on 23 Jun 2010
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Last month, I attended an important forest conference that gathered initiatives to protect the Atlantic Forest, which extends from Brazil to Paraguay and Argentina. This is my report. [Roseli is WiserEarth's Portuguese Online Community Coordinator; this article also available in Portuguese] › Continue reading… |
Published by Kerry on 01 Jun 2010
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As the internet takes hold in the four corners of the world, it becomes increasingly possible for organizations, from businesses to nonprofits, to hire a remote workforce. We’d like to share some of our tips with you. › Continue reading… |
Published by Peggy on 11 Nov 2009
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Over 60% of the people using WiserEarth are coming from outside the US. They are from 231 countries and speak 172 languages! But the majority of our members are still English speakers. People have been asking us for WiserEarth in their own language. Can you volunteer or chip in some funding to help us do this? › Continue reading… |
