Games for Change

The New York Times's Nick Kristof On Journalism In A Digital World And The Age Of Activism

BY David D. BursteinTue Jan 10, 2012

Nicholas Kristof has been writing for The New York Times for more than a quarter century, penning articles about struggles in distant parts of the world. We spoke with him about how journalism is evolving in a digital world, his upcoming activist Facebook game, and his annual contest where a reader reports with him overseas.READ»

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Half The Sky: Games For Change In The Developing World

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Jan 3, 2012

A new series of games built for primitive cell phones hopes to make lessons about health fun for players in the world's poorest regions. It certainly beats reading a pamphlet. READ»

GAMES FOR CHANGE

WeTopia: What Would Happen If Zynga Made Games For Good?

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Nov 29, 2011

Instead of spending money to buy a fake online cow, players of WeTopia advance by buying a real cow for real farmers in the developing world. READ»

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More Than Fun and Games: AMD Funds Video Gaming Because It’s Good for Business and the World

BY Alice KorngoldThu May 28, 2009

Imagine the scene. 200 game-makers, along with academics, funders, and journalists convening for two days to explore how to create and use digital entertainment – video games - to address the most critical issues of our day, from ...READ»

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Gaming Meets Reach the World Meets GeoGames: Can You Build the Globe in 4 Minutes?

BY Alice KorngoldWed Apr 22, 2009

Last week, I wrote a post here about exploding the nonprofit business model. Well, one nonprofit – Reach the World - is doing just that by marrying gaming, social enterprise, volunteerism, travel, and global education. ...READ»