Impact Stories

 Several activists working on the front lines of the battle against hatefull anti-immigrant policy in the US attended Web of Change last year. 

Their stories, perspective, and vital campaign in the face of life-and-death consequences helped make WOC 10:10 a powerful event.  See many of their faces in this must-watch video collection of memories from the successful campaign in Florida to block anti-immigrant legislation.

Who are you?

Depending on the moment, you might answer in 100 different ways. For me, that could include: husband, dad, scuba fanatic, Buddhist, fundraiser, crazy person, dog lover, etc…

More significantly, evoke one of my many “selves” and you might get a completely different set of responses and actions. When I am really cranky and hard to work with, my business partner Alia will often incant “Buddha Mark” to remind me to bring up my more open, generous and calm self. It’s amazing how often it works. Just ask her.

I was having a conversation with a friend about the purpose of Web of Change and kind of brainstorming about how such a space could be most beneficial in furthering a social justice movement.

Web of Changer Favianna Rodriguez has won an Ella Award - well-deserved recognition for her tireless and innovative social justice work.

The Annual Ella Awards, presented by the Ella Baker Center, "honor social change leaders whose inspiring and ground-breaking achievements build community strength and promote peace, justice and opportunity. People-powered action, driven by hope and the belief that things can and should be better, is how change happens."

Jason Mogus, Web of Change founder and CEO/Senior Strategist at Communicopia Internet suggests a unique role for the web in changing the world:

Sam Dorman, a Web of Change anchor, is one of the social change sector's go-to leaders helping organizations skillfully navigate the waters of technology and engagement.  Sam provides technology leadership to increase an organization's capacity and expertise, helping organizations develop innovative strategies and the cutting-edge implementations to implement them.

"I never guessed that setting foot in Dodger Stadium last July would have such an impact on my life."