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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

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In its nearly 1,400 year history the civilization of Islam has developed immense diversity. The project is active in Iraq and Kenya. Mideastyouth.com is creating platforms and web applications that amplify diverse voices advocating for change throughout the Middle East and North Africa using digital media.

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

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AD: I think it is important to start by saying that the Women of Color Resource Center came out of a lot of political thinking and activism of the late '60s and '70s, when women of color really felt that it was important that their voices be heard in a movement that was largely dominated by men, and also white women and white allies.

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Ask Britt: How can I combine the creative arts with social impact?

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Examples of socially rousing photography permeate our history: Vietnam, Rwanda, 9-11’s Ground Zero. Our mission is to strengthen the voice of activist artists - 'Artivists' - while raising public awareness for social global causes." Photojournalist Paola Gianturco's book, Women Who Light the Dark.

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How Save the Children Is Using An Edgy Infographic As Part of A Multi-Channel Campaign for Children in Syria

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What is interesting about this campaign is how they have integrated the social voice of their organizational leader, Carolyn Miles. He agreed to an interview to share some of strategy., There is a massive humanitarian crisis of historic proportions upon us and we can sit back and do nothing or we can rewrite history.

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

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A blog was really perfect for me, because first of all, it was a very casual voice -- it's not very formal. I want to thank Britt for putting the panel together and just for her work in inspiring women leaders, and getting our voices out there, and recognizing our work - and also to the organizers.

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Must Hear Speech from Barack Obama and the Power of Podcasting

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Most weeks his podcast is a direct chat with his listeners, but this week he posted a recent speech, "Moving Forward in Iraq" that he gave at the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Moving Forward in Iraq Tuesday, November 22, 2005 Senator Barack Obama Chicago Council on Foreign Relations Chicago, IL Good afternoon.

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Alli Chagi-Starr, Art in Action/Ella Baker Center, Podcast Interview Transcription

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I really wanted to support people to be on the mic whose voices are often silenced in our society, and the people who are most impacted by poverty and environmental racism and some of those things we've talked about. He's an ex-Marine, has two sons in Iraq, is a arch Republican and right winger.

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