 USA
Field of actions as a social entrepreneur
Human Security (military conversion, conflict prevention, etc.)
Global Governance (new UN and a global human development agency)
Civil Society Mobilization
Your personal work and expectations for the future
The Human Development Centre in Islamabad in Pakistan was started
by the late Mahbub Ul Haq, perhaps the foremost development thinker
of our time. Richard Ponzio started work under Ul Haq's guidance
in 1997, and remained at the Centre after Ul Haq passed away suddenly
in the spring of 1998.
Richard is currently engaged in research on strategies to avert
an arms race and to fashion alternative governance structures
and processes in South Asia. His work involves frequent dialogue
with public officials and leaders of civil society from the region.
While he has participated in high-level conferences and workshops,
he has, in his own words, most "benefited from the more intimate
interactions with university students throughout the subcontinent".
In hearing the concerns and aspirations of the next generation
of leaders, Richard is constantly analyzing the region's future.
In an effort to regularly share views among young activists and
professionals from Pakistan and abroad, Richard convened a local
network of young people last October 1997 in Islamabad. They call
the group Tabdeli meaning change in the local language of Urdu,
and they hold discussions twice a month on topics ranging from
misperceptions of Islam and violence against women in Pakistan
to the war in Afghanistan and the world of Urdu language and literature.
The group is now also organizing community projects, such as environmental
clean-up days and teacher training as well as an international
film series to raise money for local charities.
Your personal definition of Social Entrepreneur
A social entrepreneur is someone who creatively channels his or
her energies toward advancing human development in the community.
Human development is the process of enlarging people's choices
and capabilities in all areas of human endeavor (social, cultural,
political, economic, etc.). Human development priorities include
primary education, basic health care, potable water, adequate
nourishment, family planning and access to credit. A person's
community may refer to his or her neighborhood, village, town,
province, country, region and/or the entire world.
The useful suggestion that CFF member would give to all potential
& active social entrepreneurs
Never stop dreaming
seize every opportunity
listen, listen and listen
keep smiling keep your morale up by sharing experiences with other
social entrepreneurs you have a world of friends you can turn
to when you are in need of a boost! |
