From Housing Projects to Farmland
A community development corporation starts an urban farm on land that was once home to housing projects.
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The Power of Voices
This week, a remarkable grassroots organization in India, Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM), celebrated 40 years of achievement and service.
Micro-Savings: Are We There Yet?
Micro-savings have been described as the “Next Big Thing” in the global development agenda. But we are not there yet, particularly with regards to young people living in poverty.
Water, Microfinance, and Innovation
Although the market demand exists, there have not been sustainable ways to finance basic water needs. That is, until Water.org introduced WaterCredit in South Asia.
Learning, Earning, and Saving
The need for holistic approaches to poverty alleviation for young people in Africa.
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Community Collaboratives Show Persistence and Progress
Local US collaboratives are adapting and evolving for long-term success.
Akhuwat: Making Microfinance Work
A groundbreaking microfinance model is bringing out the best in society.
Time to Define What a “Hub” Really Is
Clarifying four core features that hub organizations are widely assumed to share can help us grasp their limits and possibilities as innovation intermediaries.
Social Entrepreneurship Takes Off in Brazil
Brazilian entrepreneurs are leveraging their deep intellectual, social, and natural resources to drive greater prosperity and create wealth.
A New Generation of Brazilian Businesses
Small businesses in the world’s 13th most unequal country are leading the way in serving low-income communities.