How Staples is using social networks for charity.

Staples recently started it’s campaign, “Do Something 101″, aimed at bringing school supplies to poor children in the United States. The campaign consists in word of mouth buzz and a specifically created FaceBook application. Currently, that US holds more than 13 million children living in poverty. (Source Fred Aun @ Clickz)

Are today’s freedom fighters using Twitter and Facebook as weapons?

Iran has the highest amount of bloggers in the world and a great number of youths have the necessary knowledge to actively coordinate social movements using online tools. Is this the future for guerrilla groups? (Source Roger Schoenman / Naveed Mansoori @ Guardian)

How are Iranian youths connecting through technology?

Nearly 60% of the population of Iran is under 25 years old. This majority is more world aware and more connected to each other through technological means. This young generation is creating interesting uses for social networks online, with videos and posts about the “Iran Elections” topping the buzz charts. (Source Sean @ YouthMesh)

Mobile mentoring and how it’s helping low-income neighborhoods grow.

A Canadian company called Mobile Movements is providing mobile phones and training to foster growth in low-income areas. Mentors can browse a list of current projects and then send a message to the creative team if they are interested. (Source Darren Roberts @ Springwise)

How can teen girls become social entrepreneurs?

The YSA Gladys Coccia Award is an annual grant given to the most social-oriented enterprise created by teen girls 14 to 17 years old. Recently they interviewed Sejal Hathi and got her take on what it takes to be a social entrepreneur. (Source @ ShapingYouth)

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