The Give-Back Solution

The Give-Back Solution captures the idealism and generosity sweeping our country, even in the face of serious challenges. An unprecedented surge of ordinary people are using their time, talents, and travel to make a better world.What's Your Part of the Give-Back Solution?Reaching out and supporting others brings out the best in all of us. Giving back strengthens America—but the under-appreciated secret is that it lifts us up, too. Part call-to-action, part inspiration, part practical research guide to make-a-difference opportunities, The Give-Back Solution captures the idealism and generosity sweeping our country, even in the face of serious challenges.Dance to raise money for fighting malariaOrganize an office book driveBuild schools in Belize on a volunteer vacationInvite friends over for a dinner that benefits the hungryVisit the Amazon and support sustainable rainforestsWork in a Kenyan orphanageClear trails in America's wildernessClean up rivers in your own backyardMicro-bankroll an African entrepreneur climbing out of povertyUse your 9-to-5 experience to teach business skills in your community or onlineWith amazing stories of everyday volunteers having the time of their lives giving back, social change leader Susan Skog shows how you can join the groundswell of goodwill, whether you volunteer abroad or support efforts locally, and whatever your time, talents, or resources.

Year

2009

Language

English

Publisher

Sourcebooks, Inc.

Editions

1

ISBN

9781402223723

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