Continued:
In case you missed it:
Here are some ways to DIY your own “unconference” experience, and get caught up on some of the learning awesomeness we experienced:
Check out Archimedes Alliance, a cool impact project started by young social entrepreneur Julien Leitner, who gave a talk at HSI about his journey launching AA, how to pivot, and what impact truly means. Consider donating $2 or more to help Julien and others change the world!
Attend an unconference session by Northwest Social Venture Fund’s Carolynn Duncan, talking about Kenya culture, special projects & humanitarian initiatives.
Drop by We Work PDX or NedSpace Broadway, to cowork, brainstorm, and compare notes with some awesome social impact colleagues and entrepreneurs!
Go get your own slice of Sizzle Pie, add some baby arugula microgreens from Mobius Microgreens, or hang out at Quality Bar, like we did!
Want the scoop on hacking earned media and social from us or Tredigital? Scoop up this Ten Free Tools How-To.
Watch Featured Projects From The 2015 Video Keynote
At Hacking Social Impact’s annual keynote, we show brief clips from cool projects around the world, and this year, we asked ourselves the following questions while watching:
Am I personally motivated by this? What can I contribute? What have they stated are their needs? Who do I know that can contribute? What kind of financial, time, or in-kind commitment would I make? Is this a giving or an investing opportunity? How can I support this initiative to become financially sustainable and scalable?
Oklahoma Food Bank, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkVlRC6QXIw
Banza Sanitation, http://youtu.be/hyoANR6A22A
Dream of the Startup Is Alive in Oregon, http://youtu.be/01nGxPQmg8M
Woe Labs / 3D Printer from Scrap Materials, http://www.tea-after-twelve.com/all-issues/issue-03/issue-03-overview/chapter3/the-worlds-first-3d-printer-made-from-e-waste/
Mathare Children’s Fund, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-AcR_lYg8As
Enable Kenya!, https://youtu.be/MrZdwcfxbS4
Here’s an Extra Bonus Reel of 7 Video Highlights from More Special Initiatives!
White House OSTP Demo Day, https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/08/04/entrepreneurs-demonstrate-their-innovative-ideas-first-white-house-demo-day
Intl filmmaker – Syria, https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/be-brave-movie#/
Lindsey Stirling – We Found Love, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0g9poWKKpbU
Pivot East – Kenya Mobile Startups Competition, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zbMh1iux1Cg&feature=youtu.be
Lift The Children, https://www.dropbox.com/l/s/SwJfT1pRckqAOMWQutbJRn
Jane Goodall, https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=xOUXVc7duh8
Armless Pilot Mentor, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3178095/Touching-moment-armless-three-year-old-girl-meets-hugs-pilot-condition.html
Participate in Impact Storytelling, thanks to NPR + the Case Foundation
At Hacking Social Impact, we participated in the “Listening Party” initiative developed by NPR and the Case Foundation, by listening to this compelling 5 minute story together – Why Your Brain Wants to Help One Child in Need – But Not Millions, from host Steve Inskeep on Goats & Soda.
Following the story, we shared our own personal stories, of large scale impact work we are personally motivated by, as well as a discussion around some of the obstacles to change that we find overwhelming, frustrating, or difficult to work around. We invite you to host your own “listening party” too, whether just on your own, at lunchtime with a colleague, with friends or in some other format.
Attend An Unconference Session – NWSVF’s Session on Social Impact Initiatives & Culture in Kenya
From the HSI Team:
We’ll see you at the next HSI!
So Much Gratitude to Our Community Partners: NedSpace Broadway, Möbius Microfarms, Sizzle Pie, PRA Public Relations & We Work PDX
Not to mention many wonderful individual and community partners who are sharing content, space, and resources to make this happen:
The Hacking Social Impact volunteer team, Portland State University Impact Entrepreneurs, These Numbers Have Faces, CardSmith, Enable 3D Printing Kenya, PRA Public Relations, BakerPedia, Orchid Health, Oregon Incubator, VivaPhi, Mobius Microfarms, A Voice Is Heard, Banza Sanitation, White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, NedSpace, Northwest Social Venture Fund, Sudara (International Princess Project), WeWork PDX, Oklahoma Food Bank, Archimedes Alliance, Case Foundation & NPR, & many more.