Global Social Innovation

Funders Node Retreat: The role of philanthropy in using data to address complex challenges
Funders Node

Funders Node Retreat: The role of philanthropy in using data to address complex challenges

Foundations all over the world are grappling with their role in the emerging field of data and artificial intelligence. The field is fraught with po…
Events
12 — 15 September 2018
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Why we should engage diverse voices in mass participation
Citizen participation

Why we should engage diverse voices in mass participation

As part of a series of articles from A Better Way's new book Insights for a Better Way, So Jung Rim, looks at why mass participation is better than…
SIX
4 July 2018So Jung Rim
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Weekly Round-up- anti tourism trends, grime and open data, machine made goods & more!
Reading recommendations

Weekly Round-up- anti tourism trends, grime and open data, machine made goods & more!

Each week, the SIX team will be sharing their favourite pieces of reading. The content will be organised thematically, and each piece will tie to wo…
2 July 2018
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Data for Social Good Case Study: Allegheny Family Screening Tool
Data for Social Good

Data for Social Good Case Study: Allegheny Family Screening Tool

About. The Allegheny Family Screening Tool (AFST) uses data analytics to improve child welfare services in the County. The AFST, implemented by the…
SIX
2 July 2018Kendra Schreiner
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Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Refugees in MENA
Migration

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Refugees in MENA

Over five million Syrian refugees have fled the war to neighbouring countries (Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey). Refugees now account for 3…
SIX
2 July 2018Kendra Schreiner
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Data for Social Good Case Study: Global Emancipation Network
Data for social good

Data for Social Good Case Study: Global Emancipation Network

About. Global Emancipation Network (GEN) fights human trafficking using big data analytics and intelligence techniques. Like many other criminal ent…
SIX
2 July 2018Kendra Schreiner
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Data for Social Good Case Study: SocialCops (India)
Data for social good

Data for Social Good Case Study: SocialCops (India)

About. SocialCops is a big data analytics social enterprise based in New Delhi, India. They partner with leaders and organisations around the world…
SIX
2 July 2018Kendra Schreiner
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SIX Funders Node Retreat: Strategic Foresight
Funders Node

SIX Funders Node Retreat: Strategic Foresight

Date: August 8-11, 2018 Location: Wasan Island, Muskoka Lakes, Ontario Province, Canada SIX is delighted to be welcomed back to Wasan Isla…
Events
8 — 11 August 2018
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The Potential for Philanthropic Intervention in Integrated Service Delivery
Technology & Digital

The Potential for Philanthropic Intervention in Integrated Service Delivery

Summary As the philanthropic sector looks to expand and deepen its impact, new avenues of intervention need to be investigated. Through docum…
19 June 2018Open North
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The Unusual Suspects Festival is back!
Unusual Suspects Festival

The Unusual Suspects Festival is back!

The Unusual Suspects Festival is back, and this time international. SIX is delighted to announce that the festival will take place in Seoul in Octob…
SIX
15 June 2018
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Weekly Round-up- the future of civil society, Grenfell a year on, turning trash into energy and more!
Reading Recommendations

Weekly Round-up- the future of civil society, Grenfell a year on, turning trash into energy and more!

Each week, the SIX team will be sharing their favourite pieces of reading. The content will be organised thematically, and each piece will tie to wo…
SIX
14 June 2018
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Why collaborations fail
Collaboration

Why collaborations fail

What lies under the word, “uncollaborative”? Usually, it’s an unaddressed power imbalance. A few weeks ago, the board chair of a great…
12 June 2018Jon Huggett
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