Local Giving Gone Global

GlobalGiving works with a network of respected nonprofits that post specific projects online on behalf of social entrepreneurs; that is, individuals around the world who bring innovative solutions to challenging social problems at the local level. For example, the Himalayan Cataracts Project posts an appeal to generate donations for cataract surgery to benefit a specific number of people, along with a funding goal. Donors can browse through projects by geography or theme and give online.