SocialEarth.org Launches Social Entrepreneurship Video Library

by Nathaniel Whittemore · 2009-07-09 10:25:00 UTC
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In just a few months, SocialEarth.org has become one of the most vibrant hubs for information and reporting about social entrepreneurship and innovation. Founded and run by a group of students and alumni from the University of Minnesota, SocialEarth.org has been covering all the happenings across the social enterprise space with impressive thoroughness.

Today they launched a major addition to their service, a video library that aggregates videos about social entrepreneurship and featuring the work of social innovators from around the web. The Hulu-inspired interface makes it easy to browse and find relevant materials.

One of their featured videos:

I think it's a nice addition to a clearly growing hub that has the potetial to add immense value to the social entrepreneurship space. Nice work guys!

Check the video library out here and read the full press release after the break:

Social Entrepreneurship Video Library Launches

SocialEarth announces the launch of its new video library, SocialEarth:Video, a rich media channel featuring over a hundred videos which cover an array of issues within the social entrepreneurship field.
Minneapolis, MN - July 9, 2009 - A new video portal, SocialEarth:Video (video.socialearth.org) has just launched. The site features over 100 high quality videos of informative speakers, issues and happenings within the field of social entrepreneurship. Listen to speakers from Mohammad Yunus to Jacqueline Novogratz and browse topics from Green to Microfinance. SocialEarth:Video is a simple, user friendly platform to disseminate knowledge that really matters. Learn about the work of Ashoka Fellows as they lift millions out of poverty or spend a few minutes being inspired by a TED talk from Nicholas Negroponte on the One Laptop Per Child Program.

"Videos are a powerful method of sharing inspiration, courage and wisdom. With the launch of SocialEarth: Video, we hope to provide a platform which inspires, educates and encourages social entrepreneurs and anyone interested in making a positive difference in our world," states Naiomi Bisram, one of SocialEarth's co-founders.

SocialEarth:Video was created with an emphasis on viewing experience and is therefore designed to highlight each featured video while ensuring all secondary content is peripheral. Beyond viewing, users will be able to rate videos, add comments and propel discussion. Additional features to enhance user interaction are expected to follow in the coming weeks and months.

About SocialEarth

SocialEarth promotes social entrepreneurship, businesses, and ideas. We are an entrepreneurial and socially mindful weblog promoting organizations that are doing good through their work.

Press Contact:

Erik Eliason

E-mail: erik@socialearth.org

Twitter: twitter.com/socialearth

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Nathaniel Whittemore is the founder of Assetmap. Previously he was the founding director of the Northwestern University Center for Global Engagement.
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