Case Studies...
Dads and Social Capital12th May 2010
Is it worth the time for a dad to get involved with a playground clique of mostly moms? The idea of social capital would suggest that the answer to [that] question is "yes," because cliques of neighborhood moms are much more than social groups: they are information networks. ...more
4 Reasons To Go to Music for the City Concert
12th May 2010
Music for the City is movement of artists and Austinites bringing together music and charity to aid the poor, sick and helpless....more
A City with Social Compassion: Nashville
12th May 2010
When people move to help out others in need it moves others to do the same. The unselfish demonstration of “compassion” for your neighbors pain is a true representation of a “city’s” social capital....more
Stephanie’s Story
11th May 2010
This weekend, I visited San Jose for work and to celebrate a friend’s birthday. While I was there, my friend Stephanie Sparks created an excellent example of how you can use your social capital to help others. I’d like to share her story with you. It’s really pretty cool. ...more
Social Capital - Observations
2nd Apr 2010
Social capital is generated when people work together to make things happen....more
Social Capital at Work: Chen Honglin, Hong Kong
17th Jan 2010
Social Capital at Work interview with Chen Honglin, Lecturer at Fudan University in Shanghai, China....more
Social Capital in Limerick City
12th Jul 2009
This is a summary report of a study of ‘social capital’ in communities in Limerick city and environs. The study was undertaken on behalf of the Health Services Executive, West Region and Limerick City Development Board by a team from the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick. ...more
Social Capital: Cultivating Community Connections in Maine
12th Jul 2009
To have strong communities, you must make communities strong. This concept lies at the heart of the Maine Community Foundation’s work. Since 1983, the foundation has sought to increase the capacity of Maine communities to seize opportunities and overcome challenges. ...more
How to Build Social Capital Across Communities
11th Jul 2009
The Concord Project is an international research and action program whose mission is to strengthen “concord organizations,” which bring together people with fundamentally opposing views or identities for the purpose of promoting civil society while recognizing group differences. ...more
Social Capital: A Policy Tool for North and South?
11th Jul 2009
On March 29th 2004, The Foreign Policy Centre, commissioned by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, convened a conference to discuss the potential of social capital as a policy tool for Northern and Southern policymaking communities. ...more
Here We Are - Social Capital Case Study
2nd Apr 2009
HWA suggested to SCF that they commission a Social Capital Case Study to articulate what HWA does and its importance for Cairndow’s future sustainability and resilience. ...more