Published by Antoinette Siu on 06 Dec 2012

Despite a Broken Elbow, I Still Love India!

Celeste, Wiser.org’s community manager shares her thoughts on her recent trip to India, which included some incredible experiences, part of which included a broken elbow after hiking. Here she recounts a short story of her visit. India really is an incredible country I came here in early November for our yearly staff and editors gathering [...]

Published by Camilla on 01 Jun 2012

Climate change focus of latest WiserLocal Delhi

Climate change was chosen as the month’s WiserLocal topic in reference to the “Connect the Dots” event organized by 350.org and scheduled a few days later: on the 5th of May 2012, actions happened all around the world to highlight the connections between our lifestyle, different extreme climate events and climate change. But what is climate change for the common man?

Published by BeckyJain on 09 Aug 2011

Mobile for social change – a growing phenomenon

Whether it’s to deliver accurate crop prices to farmers, or assist health workers to collect better data, the use of mobile applications is growing among civil society organizations. More importantly, they are starting to help more and more not for profits save time and money, while simultaneously helping them better achieve their goals. › Continue reading…

Published by Peggy on 03 Aug 2011

Social Development & Sustainability in WiserLocal Delhi

Around 18 people (social workers, social entrepreneurs, social media experts, CSR manager and volunteers) joined the first WiserLocal in India’s National Capital region of New Delhi at “MoonLighting” on 9th July 2011. This gathering was the first WiserLocal in India and highlighted a few projects leading to social development as well as the challenges faced by social organizations to sustain their projects and make an impact on a larger audience/community. › Continue reading…