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Welcome to the Social Edge update! “What's the flow of social entrepreneurship? What's its way, what's its nature, how does it naturally unfold, what are its sources, its springs, its aquifers, its currents and eddies, its curves and swerves --how does it flow?” Only a contributor like Charles (Hipbone) Cameron could be so eloquent about social change, and we asked him to host a “flowing conversation” on the Tao of Social Entrepreneurship. Join him as he wonders what can best generate the flow of enthusiasm and funding, but also what could possibly weaken or block that flow. Then check Parag Gupta’s enlightening conversation on dignity and poverty, Rod Schwartz’s provocative debate on women in the social economy, and Untangled’s post on poverty and incarceration. Leila Janah, the founder of Samasource, responds to those who accuse her of creating “virtual sweatshops.” She reminds us that in the countries where she works, "children are made to skip school and weave rugs, work in brothels or plow fields.” Is completing a few tasks in an online game in the same category? Technology will not solve all problems, but check in with Dr. O as he updates us on Fundraising Phone Apps and Rio-based Dhaval Chadha as he tells us why he is writing a business plan for cyber cafés in Brazil. Then join Kiva Fellow Anne Hector in Nairobi as she explains what happens when technology is not available: getting pictures posted in parts of the world with slow Internet access is oftentimes what slows down the micro-lending process to a crawl.
Join this Week's Live Discussions  The Tao of Social Entrepreneurship
What generates the flow of enthusiasm and funding? What might weaken or block that flow? Join Charles (Hipbone) Cameron in a conversation on the Tao of Social Entrepreneurship.
Women in the Social Economy
An excess of testosterone and an absence of diversity have nearly destroyed the western economic system, writes ClearlySo CEO Rod Schwartz. Is it time for a more feminine economy? Inspiring and Encouraging Global Dignity
In all our strategies to empower the marginalized, how crucial is dignity –is it a ‘must’ or simply a ‘nice to have’? Join BoPtimist Parag Gupta in the conversation. Leading and Managing the Charge on Poverty
We need leaders in the quest to end poverty, but we also need systems to manage them, and values-driven organizations that go to the heart of poverty alleviation. Join Sara Olsen in the process. Poverty, Human Rights, and the Global Society
Can market-style economic development produce the culture of peace and democracy that the poor need to feel empowered? Is political freedom possible without economic independence? Join Theresa Fay-Bustillos in the conversation.
Do you have suggestions for Social Edge or for this newsletter? Send us feedback. Hope to see you on The Edge and on Twitter @socialedge! Victor d’Allant
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