Social Innovation Journals

Reflection Journal - Week  13 Summary of the main ideas and topics of the week. a.    This week we discussed how our role as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints applies to our efforts as social innovators. There are many lessons that can be applicable in both religion and humanitarian efforts. Applying and teaching skills such as self-reliance can help us make an impact that sticks. We also were reminded of the first great commandment to love God and our neighbors. Our role as righteous church members and social innovators is very important and we need to remember to be humble and serve with the right intentions. A response to a specific reading, video, or activity. For instance, did something spark interest, surprise, anger, inspire, or confuse you? Reference the content, add your thoughts, and explain your reaction. a.    I really like applying gospel topics to secular goals or ideas. I th...

Reflection Journal - Week  12 Summary of the main ideas and topics of the week. This week we discussed self-reliance. We learned that self reliance is defined by President Monson as being “the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the necessities of life for self and family”. We learned more about Muhammed Yunus and he compared the poor to Bonsai Trees, explaining that the poor sometimes don’t have the opportunity to grow past the limits they have been given. If re-planted in a different environment, they can thrive differently. I think this helps us realize that we can help others change their circumstances to make them become more self-reliant. A response to a specific reading, video, or activity. For instance, did something spark interest, surprise, anger, inspire, or confuse you? Reference the content, add your thoughts, and explain your reaction. a.    I really like t...

Reflection Journal - Week  11 Summary of the main ideas and topics of the week. a.    This week we learned about social business. We learned that there are two types of social business, thanks to the ideas from Muhammad Yunus. The first, Type I, is a business that is created from investors and owners who invest in ideas that drive social change. In return, these individuals do not receive any profit. A Type II Social Business uses the target population affected to carry out whatever needs to be done in this business A response to a specific reading, video, or activity. For instance, did something spark interest, surprise, anger, inspire, or confuse you? Reference the content, add your thoughts, and explain your reaction. a.    I really enjoyed Peter Singers TedTalk on altruism. I felt like that helped me understand our own impacts. I feel like in many ways, he questioned our intentions and our habits and make us q...