Activists Marshall Ganz, Rachel Laforest, and Madeline Janis explain how organized people achieve social change. Ganz, affiliated with the Leading Change

Activists Marshall Ganz, Rachel Laforest, and Madeline Janis explain how organized people achieve social change. Ganz, affiliated with the Leading Change Network, highlights the distinction between movements and special interests, the power of strategy and narrative, and that the powerful don't always win. Visit Marshall Ganz's website for more insights.

His book, Why David Sometimes Wins: leadership, organization and strategy in the California farm worker movement, delves into these themes. An interview, "Why Stories Matter," also references Paul Tillich's Love, Power and Justice, another recommended read. Both books are available on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Dean Karlan, a Professor of Economics at Yale University and President of Innovations for Poverty Action, explores how

Dean Karlan, a Professor of Economics at Yale University and President of Innovations for Poverty Action, explores how understanding people and language can influence human behavior. His research has led to innovative mechanisms for increasing savings in developing world communities.

This discussion was published by TEDxMiddlebury on August 18, 2013.

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie

Los Angeles, with nearly 10 million residents, depends on imported snowmelt from the distant Eastern Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains for its water supply.

UCLA researchers Stephanie Pincetl and Mark Gold are studying how the city can reduce these imports. Their work focuses on enhancing local water capture, storage, and reuse to establish a more sustainable water system for the region.

David Meslin, a Community Catalyst, explores why more people don't engage in local politics, despite its

David Meslin, a Community Catalyst, explores why more people don't engage in local politics, despite its direct impact on their lives through issues like schools, zoning, and elections.

Meslin argues that this lack of involvement isn't apathy. Instead, he identifies it as a complex "web of barriers" that actively reinforce disengagement. He advocates for collaborative efforts to dismantle these obstacles.

The national Community Rights movement offers a local strategy for communities to dismantle corporate rule by challenging corporate "rights" and passing enforceable laws. This approach addresses

The national Community Rights movement offers a local strategy for communities to dismantle corporate rule by challenging corporate "rights" and passing enforceable laws. This approach addresses corporate harms as symptoms of corporate personhood, moving beyond conventional activism.

Join Community Rights activists and leaders like Paul Cienfuegos, whose expertise has guided over 200 communities in nine states. For resources, writings, or to arrange workshops, email Paul@CommunityRights.US or visit CommunityRights.US.

This video was filmed in October 2012 by Sustainability Action Media, with assistance from EarthSayers.tv and Sustainable Today.

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in their work with youth and students. In a video, they explore various aspects of leadership, from its fundamental

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in their work with youth and students. In a video, they explore various aspects of leadership, from its fundamental meaning to an "alchemy of imagination."

This interview was conducted by Barry Heidt at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from September 13-17, 2012. Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen also led the conference's Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program.

An excerpt of this longer interview was edited by Ruth Ann Barrett for Earthsayers.tv, a platform for voices of sustainability.

Alex Epstein co-founded the New York 2 New Orleans Coalition, a network of NYC high school students addressing parallel community struggles. After moving to Philadelphia for college, he co-founded

Alex Epstein co-founded the New York 2 New Orleans Coalition, a network of NYC high school students addressing parallel community struggles. After moving to Philadelphia for college, he co-founded The Philadelphia Urban Creators (PUC), an organization of young community organizers dedicated to fostering sustainable and equitable development from the ground up.

Epstein is a recipient of the prestigious Brower Youth Award. These awards recognize North American individuals aged 13 to 22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership on projects with significant positive environmental and social impact. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

Our mission empowers mothers, children, and youth in disadvantaged communities. We foster lasting change by emphasizing individual importance and self-worth through knowledge and

Our mission empowers mothers, children, and youth in disadvantaged communities. We foster lasting change by emphasizing individual importance and self-worth through knowledge and empowerment.

Warren Te Brugge founded My Arms Wide Open, a foundation supporting rural villages in his native South Africa. He also serves as a consultant and principal of Manzimvula, a certified B-Corp.