http://www.beep.org.za/

Beyond Expectation Environmental Project (BEEP) is an environmental organization conceived by the young people for the young people. The main aim of the organization is to educate the youth from the previously disadvantaged communities on environmental Issues whilst we simultaneously tackle some of the social issues they face in the Community.

http://www.sarvadharmaashram.org.za/

A story, NO, a miracle, YES! It is impossible to capture the work of the Sarva Dharma Ashram in words; in fact words are limited in comparison to a real life experience at the Ashram. The Sarva Dharma Ashram is a perfect example of Service to Society; a beacon of Love & Hope in a struggling society, the perfect partnership of Gods Grace & mans determined selfless spirit to serve.

Social networking and non-profits is something I'm very interested in. I think it has so much potential to share information and open up new avenues for debate and advocacy. I found this piece very interesting:

Web 2.0 and social media tools offer many possibilities for non-profits to raise awareness of their work, connect with potential (younger) donors, raise money, find volunteers, and other tangible benefits. There are challenges to adoption, but as a staff member from a Cambodian NGO said to me: "We just have to be creative." It's a matter of low risk experimentation and personal learning in order to reap powerful benefits.

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