In the spirit of Christmas and all, allow me to introduce to you CeaseFire and the PeaceTXT project. PeaceTXT is multidisciplinary program which explores the potential of mobile technology to amplify

Some people have too many computers – others have none. This was the basis for Oso Martin’s idea to create FreeGeek, an organization in Portland, Oregon which repairs and recycles old computers. The worker’s collective, which relies almost exclusively on self-generated funds, has two goals: providing computers for those in their community who cannot afford [...]

For the conscious traveller, or for residents who would like to learn more about ecological, cultural and civic resources near home, voila: the Open Green Map. Since 1995, Green Map System has used mapmaking as a medium to promote participation in sustainable community development, resulting in more than 400 local Green Maps which are used [...]