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The Elders

Jeff Skoll supports The Elders, a group of eminent global leaders who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity. Learn more.


Uncommon Heroes, Common Good
What We Do:
The Skoll Foundation drives large-scale change by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs and other innovators dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing problems. Social entrepreneurs are proven leaders whose approaches and solutions to social problems are helping to better the lives and circumstances of countless underserved or disadvantaged individuals. Find out more.

Next Application Deadline, February 17
February 17, 2010 is the next deadline for receipt of applications for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. Click here to read the award guidelines, or download them in PDF format

Skoll Global Threats Fund Ramps Up
Larry Brilliant of the new Skoll Global Threats Fund announces his first grants and executive hire.
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Skoll Foundation at Sundance Film Festival
Skoll supported film "To Catch A Dollar" premiers and Skoll awardees attend convening as part of Skoll/Sundance "Stories of Change" partnership. Click here to learn more

Skoll Foundation Supports Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges
Peace Dividend Trust is latest recipient of Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship; Foundation renews support for Skoll Centre at Oxford University and investments in The Elders and the Middle East Venture Capital Fund promote new approaches to conflict resolution.
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Barron’s Credits Skoll for Effective Philanthropy
Barrons' Magazine this week has a cover story on effective philanthropists. "The 25 Best Givers" doesn't look at just levels of giving by philanthropists, but instead focuses on factors like "innovation, quality of alliances with other groups, the ripple effects of their giving and the extent to which their successful projects can be replicated." Read the article here

Apply to the GSBI!
Up to twenty social entrepreneurs will receive a full scholarship to attend the 2010 Global Social Benefit Incubator in Silicon Valley.
Apply on Social Edge now!

Skoll Blog / Latest News
Keep up with the latest news from the foundation and our Skoll awardees in our blog. Click here to view the blog


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