This week, Dallas Social Venture Partners, has the honor of hosting international social entrepreneur, John Wood, of Room to Read. A friend to the social venture partner movement, Mr. Wood will be presenting to a number of DSVP Partners alongside other philanthropist and social entrepreneurs in our community on Wednesday. The program was made possible with collaborative support from the Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas, The Dallas Foundation, The Communities Foundation of Texas, and Dallas Women's Foundation; and underwriting from Marie Keese Lelash Foundation.
Below are a few entertaining resources to prepare our minds for the discussion. Much of Room to Read's work has taken place in Southeast Asia. So, as a starting point, we begin with some reflections from DSVP Partner Ellen Wood (no relation to John) from a recent trip to Southeast Asia. Then you can see a couple youtube videos about Room to Read's work. And finally, you can look at a couple of recent articles featuring the mission.
"Change Your Life: Devote Yourself to a Cause", Men's Journal- January 12, 2009
"Room to Read's John Wood: Bringing the Power of Education to Children Around the World", Knowledge @ Wharton- December 23, 2008
