http://theges.org Creating a community of the next generation of global change leaders Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:34:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few months ago, we told you about the Unreasonable Institute, which will bring 25 social entrepreneurs from around the world for a 10-week summer institute where they'll receive the training, mentorship, and seed capital they need to get their ventures off the ground. Now, our friends are one step closer to ... http://theges.org/uncategorized/ges-thought-partner-the-unreasonable-institute-launches-finalist-marketplace/ BY FRANCES ALEXANDER A simple commodity like sanitary napkins is considered in the United States to be an inexpensive necessity that women would hardly think to go without. In Kenya, Donald G. McNeil Jr wrote in a NYTimes article, the location where these school girls reside, they are so expensive and ... http://theges.org/blog/current-events/girls-health-kits-to-aid-in-menstrual-health-may-cut-school-absenteeism-in-kenya/ I love the Olympics. Especially the Winter Olympics. I always come embarrassingly close to tears when Bob Costas shows the montage of the whole Games at the end of the two weeks. I know that part of why I love them so much is the quality of the hockey, but ... http://theges.org/blog/current-events/the-best-sort-of-nationalism/ The Global Engagment Summit is excited to announce a new media partnership with Beyond Profit Magazine! Beyond Profit is a print and online magazine based in Mumbai, India that focuses on for-profit social enterprise in developing markets. The magazine features stories and ideas about how to think “beyond profit” to ... http://theges.org/uncategorized/announcing-new-media-partnership-with-beyond-profit/ The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service in the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin and Dell are seeking undergraduate and graduate students from universities and colleges around the world to share their ideas for making the world a better place. Students winning ... http://theges.org/blog/directors/apply-for-the-dell-social-innovation-competition/ BY LIZ WEBER Perhaps it is unsurprising that in recent years -- amidst a global recession and widespread critiques of financial markets -- a new breed of economist is emerging from the halls of academe and garnering public attention.  Rather than focusing on the theoretical or anomalous, these researchers explore how applied ... http://theges.org/blog/outcomes/harnessing-the-power-of-applied-economics-to-improve-international-development/ BY LANI SEELINGER On Friday afternoon, only hours before the Opening Ceremonies began, someone told me that one of the Georgian lugers had died on a practice run. Of course, the news was terribly sad. I can't even imagine what it would be like to come so close to participating in ... http://theges.org/blog/current-events/reflection-on-the-death-of-georgian-luger/ BY SPENCER JACKMAN The New Orleans Saints’ path to the Super Bowl XLIV Title began long before their 2009 training camp. In fact, the franchise has faced many lean moments dating back to its inception into the National Football League (N.F.L.) in 1967. The Saints waited 33 years until their first playoff ... http://theges.org/uncategorized/saints-victory-gives-haiti-hope/ BY LANI SEELINGER GES has played a big part in NU Stands with Haiti, the Northwestern community's response to the earthquake in Haiti. So far, the community as a whole (undergrads and grad students combined) have raised well over $12,000. And where has the money come from? Canning, bracelet sales, yoga ... http://theges.org/blog/summit-information/ges-an-evaluation-of-our-response-to-the-haiti-quake/ Have an awesome project but need money and guidance? Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for you! GES is excited to announce an awesome opportunity being offered by our partner Sparkseed. It's called the Social Innovation Competition, and wee are encouraging all delegates to apply! Sparkseed is accepting applications from ... http://theges.org/blog/outcomes/sparkseed-social-innovation-competition/