Question Box…

I’m a big fan of Question Box–a non-profit initiative that helps those living in rural areas find answers to everyday questions related to agricultural prices, health concerns, education opportunities, and entertainment. By just pushing a button on a simple telephone intercom, a Question Box user is put in touch with an operator–who finds and translates the answer back to the user in the local language.

According to Question Box’s innovative founder, Rose Shuman (who was my dorm-mate in college), Question Box wires individuals and communities for social, political, and economic change. Back when we were undergrads at Brown, it was clear that Rose was going to keep dreaming big after graduation–and dedicate her creative mind and kind heart to helping those in need. It’s been inspiring to watch how Rose and some of my other college dorm-mates, like Chris Hayes, are helping to open minds and change the conversation–both at home and abroad. To find out how you can get involved with Question Box, please click here.