Dig Where You Are

Dig Where You Are is about seven men and women who have solved some of the biggest challenges facing our societies today. From the slums of Mumbai, the mountains of Tibet, the villages of northeast Thailand, to the inner city of Philadelphia and a community outside Stockholm, Dig Where You Are tells of an artist, a surgeon, a teacher, a criminologist, an economist, a community organizer and a general physician who saw a way beyond suffering and injustice, took responsibility for the wellbeing of others and ended up transforming lives and communities across the world. Who are they and how did they do it?
Here are the stories of everyday people armed with nothing more than what they know, a belief in the potential of others, a passion to change things for the better and a healthy dose of grit and persistence. Their lives are an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world but is not sure how to start. Their stories remind us that it is small groups of committed and caring people--not large institutions and governments-who really change the world. To learn more about the book visit www.digwhereyouare.com

"For more than a decade Nan Doyal helped leaders of global corporations learn from the experiences of others from different cultures and walks of life, in a unique and inspirational way. Now, as a writer she has made this opportunity available to many more. In Dig Where You Are, she takes us to places and people we could never find or understand on our own." -JOHN ABRAHAMSON, Chairman, Lund University School of Economics and Management and Managing Director, SEB
"Nan Doyal's book reminds us that we are not passive spectators of our own lives, our neighborhoods and communities. Today, there is no corner of the world that is not confronted by a dizzying array of challenges, large and small. Millions of thoughtful people wake up every morning caring about this, but finding themselves either frozen or overwhelmed. Dig Where You Are is a clarion call to action - to not waste a moment, to begin today. While there can be no assured outcomes, there is most definitely the assurance of a richer life, filled with empowerment and purpose." - SWATI and RAMESH RAMANATHAN, Co-Founders, JANA Group-committed to fixing India's cities
"Dig Where You Are brings to life seven individuals and the cutting edge philanthropy and social enterprise they bring to bear on a relentless societal need. None do what they do for the money, and none do it for fame; each are pulled forward by the stark need that they are uniquely qualified to fill. I urge you to read this book, then reflect on what gnarly unachievable need you are uniquely qualified to fill." - F.K. DAY, Founder and CEO, World Bicycle Relief and Executive Vice President, SRAM Corporation