Rural Voices of Youth is a project Oyebisi Babatunde Oluseyi, a Voices of Youth member, started in Nigeria to reach out to young people in rural areas who do not have internet access. Every month, Seyi travels with volunteers to rural areas in Nigeria to have discussions with young people and record their thoughts and feelings on a given topic. Read the messages they brought back with them and join in the discussion.  Visit site

This award for South African social entrepreneurs has been developed based on research and networking on what matters to social entrepreneurs. Top executive education prizes worth over ZAR40 000 are on offer through GIBS for the award winners in each award category.  Read article

On 21 May 2006, tens of thousands of people around the world will walk to help end child hunger. We believe child hunger can be ended by 2015. If you do too, then join the UN World Food Programme’s Walk the World. Together, we’ll play a key role in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.   Read article

Author and volunteer expert Debra Schweiger Berg is asking Americans for their ideas on how to solve poverty in the United States. Berg is seeking the answers during a National Volunteer Week launch of an online survey.   Read article

Through NetAid, join the Global Campaign for Education's (GCE) "Send My Friend to School Week" on 24 to 30 April 2006. This year join students, teachers and civil society groups worldwide in making the case for education.   Read article

Beijing, China: Beijing Friday started to solicit slogans for its volunteer programme of the 2008 Olympics. The deadline is August 31, 2006, said the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee (BOCOG).   Read article

The Department for International Development (DFID) is urging British people to use their power as consumers to help help meet MDG #1 and the other MDGs. A free printed guide to ethical consumerism and an interactive website feature people from developing countries telling their own stories.  Visit site

The conference, to be held on 13 and 14 September at Warwick University in the UK is a wonderful opportunity to meet others with an interest in voluntary sector research, discuss findings and share ideas. The conference is UK based, but continues to attract international delegates.  Read article

Have you successfully pioneered an innovative solution to a social problem? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you! Tell us about your work in the entry form below, and if you are indeed a changemaker you will be included in the global changemaker listings.  Visit site