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BlogHers Act and Other Ways to Help Myanmar Cyclone Victims

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Jacques de Goldfiem Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend devastating five regions. Hundreds of thousands are now homeless. The photos, videos, and blog reports are giving us vivid citizen accounts. And BlogHer has responded. Thank you to everyone who has donated to the BlogHers Act.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo from Avylavitra Several weeks ago I wrote a post on BlogHer about Foko Madagascar and Joan Razafimharo , an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 dead. I just did).

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My New Favorite Song: Dear Mr. President

Have Fun - Do Good

I'd never listened to a Pink song before until fellow Blogher editor, Miriam Verburg, posted about her hilarious video, "Stupid Girls" where she parodies young celebrities like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and the Olsen Twins. What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street? Photo from iment.com pink president

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Small Groups Can Change the World: An Interview with Marianne Manilov of The Engage Network

Have Fun - Do Good

Last week, after the election, BlogHer co-founder Lisa Stone, asked What Will You Do To Change America? If he wants to do a political campaign, he's going to say, "For the next 40 days, I want you to feed all of the homeless in Orange County." Photo: The Engage Network Founders: Marianne Manilov, Ina Pockrass and Alissa Hauser.

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Solutionary Women: Alli Chagi-Starr, Ilyse Hogue, Melinda Kramer and Reem Rahim

Have Fun - Do Good

I put each woman's photo at the beginning of when she talks to mark each section. You don't want to write about everything, because then people won't find you in the same way as when they search on Google about "homelessness issues", or "the environment." I hope you'll take the time to read it, because they all have some great advice.

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