The power to change the world: Camfed founder Ann Cotton profiled in new book

Camfed’s Executive Director Ann Cotton is featured in The Tactics of Hope, a new book that highlights the innovative work being done by the world’s top social entrepreneurs to alleviate poverty, promote social justice, and restore the health of the planet. Written by former U.S. diplomat and international business professor Wilford Welch, The Tactics of Hope describes how Camfed has helped to break the cycle of poverty for thousands of girls and young women in Africa through education.

The book aims to inspire budding social entrepreneurs by sharing concrete solutions for action – and demonstrating, through the stories of 27 people who had the courage and passion to act on their dreams, that everyone has the power to change the world.

In his foreword to the book, former Archbishop Desmond Tutu writes:

“The potential  . . . of individuals throughout the world to bring about positive change is enormous, and never before have we lived in an era so ripe with opportunity to make a difference.”

To order The Tactics of Hope, go to http://www.tacticsofhope.org/

Read an excerpt from the introduction: http://www.tacticsofhope.org/intro_toc#INTRODUCTION

Learn more about social entrepreneurship:

• Visit the Skoll Foundation website and find out more about the organization that awarded Ann Cotton the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2005
• Read an interview with Ann Cotton about social entrepreneurship in the Guardian.