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

Mighty names from the worlds of art and documentary photography have donated 100 prints for a charity auction to be held on ebay.fr from 19-29 January 2006.    Read article

London, UK: Development charity Oxfam is calling for a million people to support a new campaign to fight world poverty. It wants people to either volunteer, donate money or fight for change as part of its "I'm in" campaign.   Read article

Interested in volunteerism? Interested in International Affairs? Interested in $10,000 for a project that could take you all over the world? If yes, apply to participate in the first annual International Youth Volunteerism Summit: Social Entrepreneurship in Youth Volunteerism. Last date for submitting applications: 29 December, 2005.  Read article

San Francisco, USA: In a world battered by disasters, one can feel overwhelmed by the need to help. Sometimes the best spot to start is in your own backyard.  Read article