Philanthropy
Philanthrocapitalism Is Not Social Change Philanthropy
Too few philanthrocapitalists are asking themselves hard questions about a model of economic growth that has made their acquisition of wealth possible.
Tag: Poverty
Understanding why people are poor and innovative ways to alleviate poverty
Global Issues
Mobile Money: A Game Changer for Financial Inclusion
Imagine if everyone who had a cell phone could also have access to financial services, and could save and send money safely, regardless of location.
Food
A Win-Win for Haiti
Partners in Health and Abbott Laboratories are building a new plant in Corporant, Haiti to produce a therapeutic food called Nourimanba.
Government
Governing Innovation
New York’s Center for Economic Opportunity tests new antipoverty programs from the mayor’s office.
Civil Society
Afghanistan: Update from Sakena Yacoobi
Afghan Institute of Learning Founder Sakena Yacoobi helps women and children through teacher training and health education.
Social Entrepreneurship
Social Enterprise and Job Creation in Uganda and Nigeria
Opportunity Collaboration is a four-day convening in Mexico focused on global poverty alleviation.
Economic Development
Stone Soup and an Impoverished Mexican Village
In a session at the Opportunity Collaboration, stories were shared on the power and importance of community decision-making.
Nonprofits
An Innovative and Financially Sustainable Nonprofit Model
AID for Africa’s model seems like a smart way to bring nonprofits together where they can leverage their combined presence.
Global Issues
What Are You Doing on World Poverty Eradication Day?
At Opportunity Collaboration, funders find ventures to support or invest in, and social enterprises find new funders and partners.
Technology & Design
Reducing Poverty Through Personal Manufacturing
The problem with traditional charity is that it gives little or no thought to the power of incentives or the necessity of self sufficiency.