public health

OK seriously – April awareness month

Did we fool you?   April is. . .  National Autism Awareness Month Organization for Autism Research Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Day of Action (April 3) Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month MSPCA National Child Abuse Awareness Month Greenville Rape Crisis and Child Abuse Prevention Center Alcohol Awareness Month FACE [...]

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World AIDS Day

Today marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, an international awareness-raising campaign to fight and end the disease and prejudices surrounding it.  There’s lots going on around the world; here are some highlights: From the official World AIDS Day campaign, info on an SMS campaign in India and some thoughts on the role of leadership in the [...]

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2008 Social Capitalist Awards

Last week we posted a discussion surrounding the debate over how to “do good well” when it comes to international development.  We made some suggestions about how to advocate for a cause and maintain your integrity by identifying and supporting an NPO that is doing good work responsibly and efficiently.  While we know it’s not [...]

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