No money to spend, of course because of the crisis and oops because your Xmas presents were a little over budget, but a very great heart to help social entrepreneurs or charities this December month? Here comes in the gift (or give?) -economy. Just visit the GiveList an initiative of Allison Fine, a female blogger on social media for social change, and Marnie Webb of Tech-Soup, who works with social change efforts helping them build the communities necessary to propel their efforts forward.

As they write on GiveList: ‘The GiveList gives you ideas and inspiration for just that: ways that you contribute without spending or buying. Or maybe giving while buying and spending a little less than usual’. And if you have a great idea, just submit.

This article was written by Petra Kroon, a social entrepreneur. In 2006 she founded GoedfGeefs, an organisation that helps social entrepreneurs achieve social change.  As a journalist for over 20 years, she will be writing about social entrepreneurs all over the world at TheNextWomen. Petra Kroon is also member of the board of CSR Chicks, a network of women who are closely interested in or closely in Corporate Social Responsibility.