-- A panel about the opportunity for social entrepreneurships, chaired by
Ian Goldin, Vice President of the World Bank, and featuring Kamran
Elahian, technology entrepreneur and Chairman of the Global Catalyst
Foundation , and David Bornstein, author of "How to Change the World. The foundation connects social entrepreneurs through its online
community, Social Edge, at http://www. For more information, visit
http://www .

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Those unable to attend the Skoll World Forum may access the content and
participate online at http://www.

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The Skoll World Forum is the largest gathering of social pioneers, thought
leaders , academics and social venture professionals with an active involvement
or interest in social entrepreneurship . Its
mission is to advance systemic change in communities around the world by
investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs, who are
individuals dedicated to pioneering new solutions that result in lasting
improvements to complex social problems.

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Each poster addresses a different peril ,
including Fires and Wildfires, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms,
Earthquakes, and Floods. (NYSE: MET), is one of
the nation's leading personal lines property and casualty companies with
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For more information about
MetLife Auto + Home, or to obtain additional safety material, visit MetLife's
website at http://www.

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Following the Forum, from April 5 to 12,
Social Edge will offer a "Reciprocity Network" that invites visitors to offer
or request goods and services that are essential for getting a social venture
off the ground.

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MetLife Auto + Home is a brand of Metropolitan Property and Casualty
Insurance Company and its Affiliates , Warwick, RI.

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Although the conference is fully booked, the public can join in the
dialogue before, during and after the event on Social Edge, a Skoll-sponsored
Web site at http://www. It was created with a donation by the Skoll
Foundation.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050425/NYFNSE06 )
This lack of understanding is the reason MetLife Auto + Home is offering a
free series of PEANUTS-themed disaster preparedness posters called "Play It
Smart, Play It Safe!" The posters, which are available through June 15, 2005,
can help families get started with planning now, before a disaster strikes .metlife.

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Social entrepreneurs are extraordinary individuals who dedicate their
lives to creating new solutions that result in lasting improvements to
communities around the world.socialedge .
"The posters are useful in teaching elementary and middle school students
the importance of preparedness, and can help teach students good habits that
can last a lifetime-and quite possibly save lives," said Mike Neubauer, who
leads MetLife Auto + Home's claim catastrophe team.

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-- Fresh perspectives from social entrepreneurs from around the world,
including Ann Cotton of CAMFED, which promotes education of girls in
sub-Saharan Africa; Martin Burt of Fundacion Paraguaya, which helps
entrepreneurs create jobs in Paraguay; Gillian Caldwell of Witness ,
which puts video cameras into the hands of human rights activists; Stan
Thekaekara , founder of Just Change India and leader of the
nongovernmental organizations' tsunami relief effort in southern India,
and Margrethe Juncker, who works on HIV/AIDS education in Uganda and
Cambodia.

-- An award ceremony honoring recent recipients of Skoll Awards for Social
Entrepreneurship that also features a sneak preview of "The New
Heroes," a Skoll-sponsored documentary series about social
entrepreneurs that is being produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting and
will air on PBS this summer.socialedge.I.

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Unlike traditional business entrepreneurs, who
operate on a profit model, their motivation is to improve society.

Among the highlights of the Skoll World Forum will be:

-- A panel on the use of media networks in nontraditional ways to achieve
social impact that features Jeff Skoll, founder of the Skoll Foundation
and CEO of Participant Productions, a Los Angeles-based production
company that focuses on socially relevant, commercially viable feature
films and documentaries; Jake Eberts, producer of "Gandhi," "Driving
Miss Daisy" and "Chariots of Fire "; and Peter Samuelson, founder of
First Star Public Policy Initiative and the producer of "Arlington
Road. WARWICK, R.

Contacts:
Ted Mitchell (401) 827-3236
tjmitchell@metlife.

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The conference will
focus on "Making Networks Work," exploring the crucial roles that networks
play for social entrepreneurs and their supporters from many angles, including
media networks, academic networks and funding networks, all of which
contribute to the success of a social enterprise. Through March 29, Social Edge is
hosting pre-conference networking and discussion on funding networks, media
networks and academic networks., the Skoll Foundation was created in
1999 by Jeff Skoll, the first employee and first president of eBay.
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Ten thousand thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, and 10
hurricanes impact the United States in the average year, resulting in
approximately 500 deaths and $14 billion in damage , according to the National
Weather Service.

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-- A dialogue on social sector funding networks , led by management guru
Charles Handy, with social action funders from Latin America, North
America and Europe, to reveal how they assess risk and what motivates
them to invest for social change.socialedge.
The MetLife Auto + Home disaster preparedness posters have been endorsed
by the American Red Cross and the Institute for Business and Home Safety."
MetLife Auto + Home, an affiliate of MetLife, Inc.

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PALO ALTO, Calif.
More than 600 participants from 40 countries and six continents are
scheduled to attend the conference from March 30 to April 1 at Said Business
School, which is part of Oxford University in England. "By activating networks, social
entrepreneurs can accomplish far more than they can alone," she said.
"Both organizations recognize the importance of communicating a message of
preparedness to as wide an audience as possible," said Neubauer.

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, Social entrepreneurs from
around the world will link up with leading figures from Hollywood , big
business, philanthropy and academia this week to discuss the importance of
leveraging networks for social change at the second annual Skoll World Forum
on Social Entrepreneurship." Sir Ben Kingsley , who won an Academy Award for his role in
"Gandhi," also will participate in the Forum. It is designed to support learning
that will help social entrepreneurs do their work and also to promote research
and education in the field., Severe weather can strike
anywhere, and, unfortunately , adults and children alike are often unaware of
the steps they can take to protect themselves and their property against
natural disasters. Along with a variety of helpful tips on ways families
can plan ahead, the posters provide valuable information about what to do
during disasters, how to prepare for an emergency, and informative websites
for those seeking even more information. "Simply put,
these posters can benefit everyone.

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org, where social entrepreneurs and other
practitioners in the social sector connect to network, learn, inspire one
another and share resources.

-- Presentations by leaders in the field, such as Bill Drayton, founder
and CEO of Ashoka; Jerr Boschee, founder and Executive Director of The
Institute for Social Entrepreneurs; Charles Leadbeater, writer and
policy adviser; Charles Handy, management guru; and Will Hutton,
economist, writer and author.

About the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
The Skoll Centre was launched in November 2003 at the Said Business
School, Oxford University , to promote the advancement of social
entrepreneurship worldwide.

About the Skoll Foundation
Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.

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"Social entrepreneurs know that their own charisma and drive are not
enough to transform society," explained Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the
Skoll Foundation, which created the Forum and the Skoll Centre for Social
Entrepreneurship, where the event takes place.skollfoundation.

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-- A discussion with broadcasting leaders, including Pat Mitchell, CEO of
the Public Broadcasting System and Michael Hastings, Head of Corporate
Social Responsibility for the BBC, on the role of public broadcasters
in inspiring independent citizen action. The Skoll grant supports an endowed lectureship, a director for
the Centre 's activities, visiting fellows and five MBA Skoll Scholarships for
students who want to apply entrepreneurial strategies to effect sustainable
social change.org, and via the annual Skoll World
Forum on Social Entrepreneurship at the Skoll Centre for Social
Entrepreneurship at Oxford University.

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org, which will feature Webcasts from the
Forum and blogs from conference attendees.
The Skoll Foundation invests in social entrepreneurs through three award
programs.7 million policies in force.com

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It celebrates social entrepreneurs
through projects such as a four-part public television documentary called "The
New Heroes" that will be broadcast in 2005.
(They can be ordered by calling 1-800-MET-LIFE, 1 -800-638-5433, prompt 3). "Also, because of the
PEANUTS characters, including Snoopy, they look great on the wall of a
bedroom, or in a classroom.
The six posters in the "Play It Safe, Play It Smart" series are presented
in a colorful, easy-to-read format.