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Yasmina Zaidman's Discussions
Share your thoughts on The Blue Sweater with Jacqueline here
I just wanted to say, I loved the photos from the Kibera event. The idea that this book is inspiring people in the slums to come together to improve their community, because it is they who have inspi…
Replied Jan 28
Community Updates - What's News!
OK, so I am going to provide the first update on a group I started - http://community.acumenfund.org/group/changingmind The focus of the group is on how to use marketing and communications to change…
Tagged: leader, group, news, community, update
Replied Jan 20
Community Updates - What's News!
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This is a great place to start if you've just joined the community, or a place to get caught up on what's going on around the neighborhood. Group leaders can post weekly updates here, as well as news…
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Yasmina Zaidman 1 day ago.
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I'll definitely try to tune in!!
Hey guys- don't forget to tune in to Jacqueline's interview on CNN tomorrow! She is going to be interviewed by Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s Chief International Correspondent. You can check out the event here!
Time to pull out my dog-eared bible, "The Blue Sweater," which can be referenced in every discussion known to mankind!
One of my favorite passages in "The Blue Sweater" which relates to that feeling of dignity versus wealth, is when Jacqueline take…
John - I appreciate your willingness to share your own painful experience. I guess we are all more alike than some would assume. I'm speechless. In 20 minutes I'll be talking to a group of amazing young professionals that applied to work with us for…
Yasmina,
There's no way I expect people to read or investigate the links I post. I only do it for reference and credibility so that you know I'm not just making stuff up.
You wrote,
"As someone in Kibera said to Jacqueline after the post-election…
Hi - The Changing Minds group has a discussion on who will change the world that has resurfaced with some great comments and reading recommendations from John Michael Cannon. The latest thread is on the Acumen Fund philosophy, and which philosophies…
Hi Michael - I worry that you are trying to make me MUCH smarter than I can actually get, given my limited time for reading, but I love these suggestions. And I get what you are saying. I for example, want both the ability to protect and nurture my…
Hey Yasmina,
You wrote,
"If I had to sum it up, it is a philosophy that believes that people are whole beings, regardless of income or status, they we value the same things, and that dignity is more valuable to the human soul than wealth."
I'm st…
A group of communicators and tribe builders who want to change the way the world tackles poverty through communications and media
All I know is that I feel smarter having read your post. I am hearing Acumen Fund's work being discussed more and more as part of a philosophy, and this seems like it would be a great jumping off point for a discussion of what the Acumen Fund philos…
I'm posting updates on my activities related to the One Bicycle per Person Group (1BpP) through a blog. We'll be three months old next week, and I think we're off to a great start. My experience on the ground here in India is that everyone supports…
All of you, here, have said more intelligent things that this guy in the article. I'll say that again. You ALL are smarter than this guy.
Just because he spoke favorably of Jacqueline doesn't mean he's a friendly.
This guy is an intellectual poser…
I love this whole discussion. Full disclosure, I'm Acumen Fund's Director of Communications. I don't know what that means, but it has something to do with the fact that I stay up later than I should hanging out on the community site when I should be…
A group of communicators and tribe builders who want to change the way the world tackles poverty through communications and media
A group of communicators and tribe builders who want to change the way the world tackles poverty through communications and media
Hello the bloggers,
This might interest you.
We currently are doing a tour in Asia to meet Social entrepreneurs and ask them about the challenges they are facing etc. Each time we meet one we make a little video :) - We are currently in India !
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Profile Information
- Have you read "The Blue Sweater?"
- Yes
- Why do you want to be a part of this community?
- I am so excited to be a part of this community and see how we can find ways to connect and collaborate. Personally, I am excited to work with people who want to change how the world tackles poverty.
I'm Acumen Fund's Director of Communications, and have worked here for almost seven years. I am devoted to what Acumen Fund is working to do in the world - offering a different approach to solving the problems of poverty. I truly believe in the power of communities and tribes to create change, and am looking for others who are ready to answer the call to lead through this community. Let me know if that sounds like you.
- How have you already helped Acumen Fund?
- I launched the water portfolio in 2003, helped invest $4 million in drinking water, irrigation and sanitation enterprises in India and East Africa, and started our Knowledge and Communications program. For the first year, we focused on strengthening our web presence and capturing knowledge through case studies and stories for the web, but we are now full throttle on Communications, sharing our story, and building an inclusive community of people who want to change how the world tackles poverty and end poverty in our lifetimes.
- What's your URL? (blog or company or passion)
- http://www.acumenfund.org
- This is your spot to share more about who you are so others can connect with you: share a little more about where you work or went to school, and other ways to reach you (Twitter ID, ICQ, etc.)
- yasmina_acumen on twitter
- Are you currently a student?
- No
Blogs of Interest
A re-cap of a panel at Net Impact on careers in the BOP
http://www.nextbillion.net/blog/2009/11/19/net-impact-2009-career-paths-at-the-base-of-the-pyramid?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+NextBillion/blog+(NextBillion.net+-+Development+Through+Enterprise)&utm_content=Google+Reader
http://www.nextbillion.net/blog/2009/11/19/net-impact-2009-career-paths-at-the-base-of-the-pyramid?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+NextBillion/blog+(NextBillion.net+-+Development+Through+Enterprise)&utm_content=Google+Reader
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Seth Godin's Book, Linchpin, and Secrets of So You Think You Can Dance
I’ve been an avid watcher of “So You Think You Can Dance” for years, and since reading Linchpin, Seth Godin’s latest book, it has become clear to me why. The show’s name is a litt
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Comment Wall (61 comments)
- At 1:16am on March 18, 2010,
DASARY Shreevalli said… - Hi,
Thanks, for getting back to me. I have ordered the book from Amazon. How do we go about , do u all meet , let me know. I am organiisng a charity Lunch on the 9th April for the Indian Women's association.
- At 11:23pm on March 14, 2010,
Prem Thomas said… - Hey Yasmina, Thanks for the welcome!
- Prem
- At 12:25pm on March 12, 2010,
Thanh Lu said… - Hi Yasmina,
Thank you for the recommendation. It's funny because it was recently brought to my attention that campus chapters is a great initiative and I realized that it is something that could be a win-win for what I'm working on. Thanks! I would love to get more feedback, so feel free to share your ideas. Thanh
- At 11:03am on March 12, 2010,
Jackie Johnson said… - Hi Yasmina,
Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to becoming more involved.
Regards,
Jackie
- At 12:44pm on March 11, 2010,
Stuart Yasgur said…
- Thank you for the welcome! It's wonderful to see how much is happening within the Acumen community. Glad to be a part of it.
- At 11:21am on March 11, 2010,
Dan Peterson said… - Hi Yasmina,
Thanks for the welcome! Yes, we are in the thawing Midwest, between Milwaukee and Madison. We'll stay in touch through this community and your great online events.
Dan
- At 3:50am on March 11, 2010,
Matthias Daues said… - Hello Yasmina, I've been overwhelmed by your kind welcome. Jacqueline and Hans Rosling have had a tremendous impact on how I see the world (long live TED!). I'm looking forward to help set up a foothold here and will gladly appreciate any kind of hints of help acumen can provide in doing so.
- At 6:50pm on March 8, 2010,
Brittany Boroian said… - Hey Yasmina, thanks for the kind words to my Grandpa! It is such an honor for me to be volunteering for the Acumen Fund, I go to sleep happy every night to be involved in this amazing organization :)
- At 5:17pm on March 8, 2010,
Shana Lory said… - Hi Yasmina,
I was just going to send YOU a thank you letter but you beat me to it! I really appreciate you sharing your path, your passion and your ideas with me last week - I left feeling very inspired. I hope I can contribute to Acumen Fund in a significant way.
Looking forward to seeing you again!
Warmest regards,
Shana
- At 1:58pm on March 8, 2010,
Jeffrey Sleasman said… - Hi Yasmina,
Actually, I only became aware of Luke's work at the APTE summit. I'm glad he's done so much here, though. I'm a part-time MBA candidate at OSU, so our paths don't actually cross that much. The full-time students definitely get to have more fun!
Sorry you couldn't make the summit. Hopefully we'll be bringing you back next year!
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