Ami Dar is an Israeli software executive who has devoted much of his life to solving environmental and social problems. After finishing his mandatory service as an Israeli paratrooper, Dar traveled to Central and South America, where he got his first real exposure to the issues of wealth distribution and social inequity. He responded by forming Idealist.org, a unique site that combines advocacy with a search engine dedicated to jobs with a social or sustainable focus, volunteer organizations and projects looking for members, and the flip side: individuals looking to connect with something worth their efforts. If you’re looking to find help a cause yourself, it’s an excellent place to start.
