How Do You Change the World? Become a Social Entrepreneur  By
Scott London  As a journalist, I first started covering social
entrepreneurship about twenty years ago. At the time, people had
no idea what I was talking about. But today the term is cropping
up in cover stories and op-ed pieces, in keynote addresses at
global conferences, in the curricula of our best colleges and
universities, and in a growing body of literature—much of it
quite impressive and inspiring.  Bill Drayton Bill Drayton  The
rise of social entrepreneurship reflects a growing sense today
that many of the most promising solutions to global problems
don’t necessarily depend on charity, government aid, or
foundation grants. They come from individuals at the grassroots
level willing to bring entrepreneurial thinking to bear on some
of our toughest social problems.  Social entrepreneurs apply
market principles to the business of social change. A case in
point is Anita Ahuja in India. She has tackled problems like
waste, sanitation and unempl