Chain Reaction
Case Studies
A SPARC of Inspiration
SPARC is an NGO based in Mumbai that has pioneered a programme of homeless and shanty-town communities working directly with landowners and regional government to establishing formal settlements.
Play Pumps
In sub Saharan Africa the innovative PlayPump water system provides easy access to clean drinking water by using the power of children at play. The PlayPump system doubles as a water pump and a roundabout for children and pumps clean water from a well as they play.
PeaceJam: Inspiring change
The US based PeaceJam Foundation aims to create a new generation of young leaders committed to positive change in their communities and the wider world; they work with Nobel Peace Laureates to inspire change in young people.
Make the Road by Walking
Make the Road by Walking is a New York community organisation improving the lives of thousands of New York City families each year. The belief that local people are the experts in their own lives drives the community development and leadership training of this group.
The Honey Bee Network
The Honey Bee Network believes that people often remain in poverty not because they lack skills or abilities, but because innovative ideas and initiatives are not shared and widely implemented. They have collected an online a database of grassroots innovations developing sustainable solutions to local problems.
Drishtee Kiosks
Drishtee is a commercial organisation that brings a range of government, commercial and information services directly to remote rural communities in India by establishing a network of internet-connected kiosks using mobile telephony.