Protecting Heritage in Wartime
The Ark for Ukraine project is a groundbreaking mission to preserve Ukrainian culture using mobile technology.
Civic Engagement - Most Popular
Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
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Democratizing the Economy
An excerpt from The Democratic Marketplace on "predistribution" and freedom.
A Newsroom That Listens
Documented, an immigrant-facing nonprofit newsroom, shares the creative and innovative ways they've gone about reaching underserved communities.
Philanthropy Must Stand, Deliver, and Listen
Any response to this moment must include careful reflection on philanthropy's role in a democratic society.
Philanthropy Must Accelerate Spending and Broaden Collaboration
The sector's response to the sharp withdrawal of government funding and to threats against basic freedoms should start with the easy answers.
The Whirling Protest
“The act of protest, particularly when embodied through rituals such as the whirling of the dervish, exposes a deep tension between the autonomy of the individual and the forces of control exerted by the state.”
How One Innovative Energy Company Committed to Green an Entire Country
E.ON Italia sparked Italy’s green energy transition by igniting a movement within its workforce—one that rippled out to influence society at large.
Investigative Journalism Pioneers
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project conducts cross-border investigations targeting the world’s most corrupt—from oligarchs and misogynist influencers to political elites.
Together We Stand
As promoters and defenders of a free civil society, we at SSIR today find ourselves taking sides: We stand with you as allies against the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and abroad.
Urban Development Needs Systems Thinking
Lessons from 15 cities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia on addressing interconnected civic challenges.