Better Bridge Building

Hope a good weekend was had by all. And since we’re late, let’s get cooking:

News you can use:

An NGO in India is offering a free television spot in both local and nation-wide channels to the winner of a contest on new ideas to produce clean energy .  Earth Communications Office-India Association (ECO India), has run several commercial spots on Indian television trying to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Speaking of India, here’s Bhumi’s. I do not know much of them, but I think that their vision page is worth a look at . They are in the business of raising “excellent” leaders through grassroots work. The leaders will likewise work in grassroots with the goal of eliminating poverty, disease, illiteracy, and to level the playing field in terms of access and ability.I know there are a few NGO’s and NFP’s who also envision doing this, but it always seems more of a tangenital goal, a sub-point, than the actual business of the organization.

And finally, US vice residential nominee Joe Biden’s tax forms were just released and it doesn’t look favorable on his Scrooge-like allocations towards charities . I know people making one-hundredth of what these nominees are making and yet give 10% of their earnings towards some form of NFPs (often churches or ministries that they believe are a force of good in the world). The problem is, we expect our leaders to lead us. Maybe Bhumi can come in and do a workshop in Washington.

H/t to Scot McKnight

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