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Thomas M. Siebel - Using Marketing Techniques to Fight Meth Abuse Nov 10, 2008

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The abuse of the synthetic drug known as methamphetamine has become a top crime problem in the United States, and now a global epidemic. In this audio lecture, part of the Stanford Social Innovation Review's conference on evaluation, IT leader and philanthropist Thomas Siebel discusses the nature of meth addiction as well as the efforts of the Meth Project, a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/thomas_m._siebel_-_using_marketing_techniques_to_fight_meth_abuse

Panel Discussion - Human Rights in the Information Age Nov 09, 2008

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How many of us take for granted the simple freedoms and rights we enjoy in this digital age? James Woolsey, past director of the Central Intelligence Agency, leads a fascinating panel discussion on "Human Rights in the Information Age," with Samantha Power and Michael Posner. The panel was part of the Aspen Ideas Festival.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/panel_discussion_-_human_rights_in_the_information_age

Good Measures Conference - Evaluation in the Nonprofit Sector Nov 03, 2008

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Evaluation is one of the most powerful mechanisms a nonprofit organization can use to unlock its potential, become more effective, and achieve success. But traditional evaluation methods are expensive, require thorough knowledge of the social sciences, and take a good deal of time to perform. In this part of the Stanford Social Innovation Review's conference on evaluation, Mark Kramer details how nonprofits can better incorporate evaluation to achieve their mission and bring about social change.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/good_measures_conference_-_evaluation_in_the_nonprofit_sector

Wendy Kopp - Raising the Bar for Low-Income Students Oct 27, 2008

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Teach For America places thousands of energetic and committed college graduates as teachers in under-resourced schools for their first jobs. In this audio lecture recorded at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Wendy Kopp shares why and how she started Teach for America in 1980, and its progress in raising the bar for under-achieving children. She also discusses how the organization rode out its "dark years," when enthusiasm and corporate support for the effort began to wane.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/wendy_kopp_-_raising_the_bar_for_low-income_students

Panel Discussion - Skoll World Forum: Hybrid Business Models Oct 22, 2008

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How do you use for-profit activities to fund your social entrepreneurship mission? In this panel discussion at the Skoll World Forum, experts talk about how to combine for- and nonprofit activities for greatest effect. They show that business and nonprofit can mix, drawing on examples such as efforts to profitably provide water to poor villagers by training street children to run businesses, and franchising medical care to creating a transparent market place for handmade goods.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/panel_discussion_-_skoll_world_forum_hybrid_business_models

Gary Hirshberg - Making Money While Going Green Oct 20, 2008

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Scientists predict that we have less than 10 years to sufficiently reduce carbon emissions to avert a total environmental disaster. Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm "CE-Yo", tells of his company's efforts over the past 25 years to reduce its environmental footprint while increasing profits. Hirshberg shares lessons from his book Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World, in this Stanford Center for Social Innovation audio lecture.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/gary_hirshberg_-_making_money_while_going_green

Mohammed Abbad Andaloussi - Corporate Citizenship Supporting Education Oct 14, 2008

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Can we change the world by engaging in corporate citizenship one hour per week? Al Jisr, and its founder, Mohammed Abbad Andaloussi, are convinced that we can. In this audio interview, host Sheela Sethuraman interviews Analoussi about his efforts to improve education in Moroccan schools by involving businesses. So far, more than 100 corporations have "adopted" some 200 schools, providing volunteers, support, and a real world perspective to students.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/mohammed_abbad_andaloussi_-_corporate_citizenship_supporting_education

Robert Klein - Proposition 71: Funding Stem Cell Research Oct 13, 2008

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When President Bush set limits on stem cell research in 2001, millions of families who were hopeful that such research could help alleviate the diseases of their loved ones were devastated. In this Stanford Center for Social Innovation audio lecture, attorney Robert Klein discusses his efforts to author and push through legislation in California which, so far, has succeeded in advancing such research. Sharing personal and political struggles, Klein movingly underscores the urgency behind his quest.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/robert_klein_-_proposition_71_funding_stem_cell_research

Gene Sykes & Mark Tercek - Risks and Opportunities of Going Green Oct 06, 2008

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What does Wall Street make of the trends in cleantech, corporate environmental strategy, corporate social responsibility, and emerging carbon markets? In this audio lecture, sponsored by the Stanford Center for Social Innovation, two Goldman Sachs managers discuss how their investment firm is making the financing of corporate deals contingent upon the incorporation of increasingly stringent environmental criteria.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/gene_sykes_mark_tercek_-_risks_and_opportunities_of_going_green

Mechai Viravaidya - The "Condom King" Takes on Public Health Sep 30, 2008

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When most people think of condoms, they get a little embarrassed and uncomfortable, but not Mechai Viravaidya. Known in Thailand as the "Condom King" Viravaidya began nearly 40 years ago trying to demystify condoms and focus public attention on the public health aspects of contraceptives. Since then, he has become a leader in critical public health issues like poverty, family planning, and HIV/AIDS. In this interview with host Sheela Sethuraman, Viravaidya offers pragmatic answers to these problems.

https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/mechai_viravaidya_-_the_condom_king_takes_on_public_health

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