Social Enterprise
Reverse the Brain Drain
The social sector must better support entrepreneurs and professionals who have migrated from the developing world, and who want to positively influence social change in their countries of origin.
Tag: Women
Economic Development
What Every Good Microfinance Business Should Track and Why
Many microfinance impact investors are not monitoring the social components of the financial service providers (FSPs) they finance—but doing so can make a substantial difference to business success.
Health
Encouraging Imams to Promote Family Planning
In Senegal, where many believe contraception is inconsistent with Islamic values, religious leaders can play an important role in improving reproductive health statistics.
Review
Design Thinking
A She Change
Iris Bohnet reminds us that we all have our biases—and suggests ways that we might overcome them.
Socially Responsible Business
Gender Equity and Corporate Sustainability
By mainstreaming efforts to empower women, companies can promote a variety of business goals.
Microfinance
Rebuilding Haiti with Microfinance (Video)
Partnership brings greater social impact. This post features a video.
Microfinance
Reinforcing Resilience, Rebuilding Haiti
Calling on the resilience and creativity of the Haitian people will speed Haiti’s post-earthquake recovery.
Human Rights
Lessons in Courage
Against all odds, the Afghan Institute of Learning educates women and girls in a war-torn society.
Global Issues
A Conscientious Cleaning Service on A Mission
A look at an ad campaign that is empowering immigrant women.