If you have something to share and it doesn’t fit into one of the previous 3 Missions – here’s your chance!
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The previous Missions asked you to focus your attention on specific aspects of this challenge. Here you can inspire us with anything else that’s on your mind.
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Re-thinking Re-programming Land-use
Land-banking to promote equitable ownership opportunities and sustainable polycultures
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Creative Incentives for Behavior Change Related to Health
At #OpenSTORMSF, one of the themes that emerged was the idea of using creative incentives to encourage behavior change around health, whether it be for prevention or treatment. Below are some examples.
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Grow your own Coffee Tree
Bob Hyland uses sub-irrigated planters made from recycled materials to grow Coffee in his Brooklyn apartment:)
TOMS shoes model: buy one, give one to someone in need
TOMS shoes matches each pair of their shoes purchased in a retail store with a pair given to a child in need.
The Girl Effect
This post reminds of the awesome work Plan Canada is doing with their Because I am a Girl campaign, unleashing the power of Canadian girls - and everyone who matters to them - to claim a brighter, safer future for girls in the developing world.
Micro loans for housing
In kenya the Jamii Bora trust lend micro loans for housing in Kenya.
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Decentralized Farming: BK Farmyards
BK Farmyards adapt existing open spaces in the city in form of backyards and open spaces to form a decentralized network of farmlands that are localized to the neighborhood.
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Asbestos surveys and site warnings
Most of the developed countries in the world have an asbestos response plan which contains at the very least a register of sites and appropriate signage warning of danger.
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Implement sustainable tree farming programs
A sustainable tree farming model would create new export earnings for timber products and carbon sequestration associated with Cap and trade CO2 programs. In addition, adjacent farmland is improved through reduced erosion and shelter for stock.
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Microfinance
Background information on micro financing and the advantages and disadvantages.
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Colombia: the only risk is wanting to stay....
I interviewed a Colombian friend recently. "Apart from being a beautiful country", she said "there are regions in Colombia, especially in the mountains, which are not safe at all." Often farmers get kidnapped by the guerillas or the paramilitaries.
Ways to Leverage Coffee & Local Culture
At #OpenSTORMSF we discussed different ways to use the local resources for this project.
Coffee husks as material for construction.
Colombia is the 2nd biggest coffee producer. Colombian Coffee is considered one of the best on the world. My question is.... WHAT HAPPENS WITH THE HUSKS?
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Establisment of biogas plants for renuable energy in remote communities
In Himalayan communities it is expensive to transport LPG gas and there is a decrease in the amount of firewood that can be harvested from the mountain. An alternative and renewable source of energy is to use methane which is produces from manure
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Celebrating Local Stories
A rural newspaper empowers its creators and stimulates community awareness.
The Wonderbag
Social innovation project in South Africa called The Wonderbag; insulation/heat retention cooking bag. The Wonderbag is saving low income residents money, reducing fire hazards in overpopulated urban areas and empowering women in the community.
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Alleviate Poverty by Educating Women
It’s proven that in developing countries, investing in girls is key to eliminating poverty.
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Wealth out of Waste (WOW)
ITC's Wealth Out of Waste is a recycling initiative that works towards spreading awareness about recycling, and encouraging people to segregate and dispose waste responsibly
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Using Distribution - Go to where the people are!
At #OpenSTORMSF we discussed some of the ways people use distribution to achieve social goals.
SOCIAL PRESSURE
At OpenSTORM SF, we discussed how a peer-to-peer network can create social pressure to make others accountable. Can we leverage a group of women to learn together and create incentives using social pressure?
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Enhancing real life playing in Africa through "Second Life"
This projet was about "Second Life" and how to use it in order to enhance playing in real life of children in Africa. The concept become a donation box and workshop space in "Second Life".