be the change - intro  
  connecting the dots - 1  
  connecting the dots - 2  
  connecting the dots - 3  
  project teams  

  action plan - phase 1  
  progress - web  
  progress - PSA  
  progress - ground  

Connecting the Dots - 1
Propoor.org becomes BeTheChange.org – evolves in its functionality

ProPoor.org – consensus agrees the name needs to be changed. The site needs to become more dynamic, offering better tools to NGOs, and more opportunities for the public to get involved.


BeTheChange.org – Gandhi’s quote resonates with so many. The catchphrase “Be the Change” is adopted by many organizations independently (CharityFocus, SAALT’s Gandhi Day, Challenge Day, etc.). This domain, therefore, should not be claimed by just one owner -- it should be opened up for all to embrace it as their own – a space that encourages and empowers all individuals and all groups to “Be the change” - under one platform, serving all equally.


ProPoor.org becomes BeTheChange.org – since ProPoor is looking for a new name and more functionality, it is a worthy contender for the name BeTheChange.org. In order for it to fulfill the requirements for BeTheChange.org (listed above), it would need to become a global site. Its focus on South East Asia can remain, but only as long as it has similar focuses on other areas of the world.