What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

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La.Lit Magazine [Crowdsourcing Literature]

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'La.Lit is a literary magazine that celebrates the beauty of writing. We believe in the power of stories to change people’s lives, and feature original and translated fiction, non-fiction, and poetry; photography and graphic art; and exclusive interviews and news from the world of literature. We publish in English and Nepali, but welcome translations from other languages. We aim to bring contemporary achievements in world literature to Nepal and, equally, take Nepali and South Asian literature to the world.
 

How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas By Joeseph Collins and Zahara Heckscher [Book Spotlight]

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'Learning Service co-authors, Joeseph Collins and Zahara Heckscher, along with Stefano DeZerega, co-wrote “How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas”. Check it out, while you’re waiting for the new Learning Service book to come out. The book includes
 
• Pros and cons of the Peace Corps
• Evaluations of over 80 other volunteer programs
• Tips on selecting and preparing for a volunteer program 
• Instructive stories including “Volunteers from Hell” and “10 Worst Reasons to Volunteer Abroad”

Rethinking International Volunteering: Interview with Claire Bennett, Co-Founder, Learning Service and Co-Author of Re-Thinking International Volunteering

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Claire is one of the co-founder of Learning Service, an advocacy group to “Rethink Volunteer Travel” (http://learningservice.info/).With a group of peers, Claire is writing a book “Rethinking International volunteering” that promises to offer a paradigm change in the way international volunteering is experienced. This is fist of a two part interview. The next will be published on 27th of January

MLK DAY SHOULD BE EVERYWHERE

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The day in which Dr King was born is celebrated in the USA as a public holiday dedicated to service and volunteering. Given the leadership of Dr.King in the fight against racism and discrimination in the States in the fifties and sixties, the day should be celebrated worldwide. In Nepal on 28th of January there will be an event organized by the American Embassy in partnership with ENGAGE.

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A Photo Yatra in Khokana, Nepal: Envisage!

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From the School of Creative Communications Photo Yatra III on January 17, 2015 in the ancient town of Khokana, Nepal

A Photo Yatra in Khokana, Nepal: Envision!

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From the School of Creative Communications Photo Yatra III on January 17, 2015 in the ancient town of Khokana in Nepal

Leviathan: The Emperor is in fact Naked, but this Changes Nothing

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The academy award nominated Russian movie Leviathan shows us some great lessons.

Volunteerism against radicalism: Part II

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Volunteerism and a culture of service must be part of the solution in the fight against extremism

Volunteerism against radicalism: Part I

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Can volunteerism and service provide relief to the current crisis of identity experienced by youths embracing radicalism and extremism? Religion, politics and even sports offer disenfranchised youths a way out of their frustrations and sense of alienation. The problem is that these platforms highlight and boast behaviors and thinking that go against our liberal and social democratic values.

Isha Sacred Walks [Registration Announcement]

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'Isha Sacred Walks are journeys to places of divine connection, where the veil between the physical and spiritual is thin. Such sacred spaces revitalize and energize us, and give us an experience of our inner nature. Many spiritual masters have illuminated these spaces with their grace, and over millenia, countless numbers of devotees have undertaken pilgrimages to these places to attain to their Ultimate nature.'
 

An important note from Martin Punaks, Next Generation Nepal: Orphanage Volunteering not a last resort nor a full endorsement

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A very important comment from Martin in relation to what i had written "NGN advocates for a last resort option when we talk about orphanage volunteering".Next Generation Nepal has adopted a very clear policy on very selective ( read effective) ways of practicising orphanage volunteering. Orphanage volunteering should not be a "last resort" but it is suitable in very few cases. Read the comment

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