How to Change the World

Author: (American) Bernstein, David, translated by Wu Shihong
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: What business entrepreneurs mean economically, social entrepreneurs mean for social change. David Bernstein wrote: They are those driven by ideals, creative individuals who question the status quo, explore new opportunities, refuse to give up, and ultimately rebuild a better world. How to Change the World tells the compelling stories of these outstanding individuals—some from the United States, others from many countries ranging from Brazil to Austria—providing the private sector with an "excellence guide." In the United States, a man named J.B. Schlemm helped thousands of middle school students from low-income families enter college. In South Africa, a woman named Veronica Hosa developed a family-based AIDS care model, changing the government's healthcare policies. In Brazil, due to the efforts of Fabio Rosa, hundreds of thousands of rural residents in remote areas gained access to electricity. There is also the American James Grant, who led and "marketed" a global child immunization campaign, saving 25 million lives and establishing his reputation in the process. Then there is the American Peter Drucker, who founded the volunteer hub "Ashoka" to fund and support these social entrepreneurs, as well as over a thousand others like them, spreading the power of their ideas worldwide. These extraordinary stories reveal a massive transformation that has not been widely reported by the media: around the world, the fastest-growing sector of society is the private sector, while millions of ordinary people—social entrepreneurs—are increasingly stepping in to solve problems where governments and businesses have failed. As its title suggests, How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas aims to tell us that with determination and creativity, individuals can also achieve extraordinary things. For those who seek to leave a positive mark on the world, this is both an inspiring read and an invaluable action guide. It will change the way you see the world. This book was written by an American journalist who spent years traveling to non-profit organizations in many countries, compiling the best cases and representative figures from various fields. It includes: The Unwavering People; Great Trees Grow from Small Acorns; A Profound Force—Peter Drucker from the United States; Layer; 1098 Child Hotline—Jharkhand Bihari Molia from India; Protecting Children, etc.