Grassroots.org
A nonprofit business to business model. They currently have a low need for technology development. Leverage existing applications for the benefit of nonprofits packaged in a "toolbox". A strength - having the ability to get for-profit companies help out at no cost.

Global Women's Leadership
Imaging a world where a woman in Africa could use her cel phone to request information on how technical and business concepts. Goal is to develop women's leadership via low bandwidth technology - cel phones. Have support of Santa Clara University, but need additional technical support.

WiserEarth
A site that supports collaboration amongst individuals and organizations that are interested in "restoration of the earth and the healing of human culture". What this means and how this is addressed is explored through the site's website tools. They sound well established and are looking to grow their base.

Freecycle Network
The concept: facilitate recycling in local communities. With a staff of 1 and thousands of volunteers, the organization is an example of the benefits of using web technology for social change. They are looking to re-design their site with an eye to internationalization (getting the site to work in different languages).

Erica Rios works at http://www.anitaborg.org. She also blogs at http://www.xicanista.net/blogs

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