Omidyar Network
= supports participative media investments and social entrepreneurs
URL = http://www.omidyar.net
Description
"In addition to providing grants, the Omidyar Network reframes philanthropy as a low-interest investment. Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay, and his wife, Pam, for established the Omidyar Network in 2004. They have worked with their partners to create opportunities that enable people to “improve their lives and make powerful contributions to their communities.” These efforts are organized around two investment initiatives: Access to Capital, and Media, Markets, and Transparency. The Omidyar Network’s portfolio of past and current partners/ grantees includes One World, WITNESS, Green Media Toolshed, the Sunlight Foundation, and SourceForge.Net" (http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/publications/public_media_2_0_dynamic_engaged_publics/)
More Information
- See http://www.omidyar.net/portfolio.php
- Cited in Public Media 2.0 report
- Participant Media