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When Student Could Not Find His Calling, He Used Architecture to Build Some Stability for Refugees
Upon further research, Scott learned that between 15-20 million of them still live in tents, essentially camping in terrible conditions for 12 to 17 years on average. Between that, and the general lack of innovation as it relates to shelters, Scott quickly realized he’d found his calling.
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- Uncategorized
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Without power or plumbing, this new toilet answer our sanitation needs
A company called change:WATER labs is trying to make a difference for the billions of people who don't have clean toilets with this astonishing innovation.
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- WASH
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- SDGs, social enterprise
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Indonesia’s ‘Superheroines’ Empowered with Renewables
Women and renewables empowerment programme expands solar energy access to Indonesia’s off-grid communities
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- Energy
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- Asia Pacific
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Social Enterprise Certification Launches in Australia
Social enterprises in Australia will be able to receive national certification for the first time, with the launch of a new certification scheme.
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- Asia Pacific
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Launching a Career in the Social Sector: Three Tips to Consider
The trend of mid-career professionals leaving unsatisfying careers to enter the social impact space reflects a broader interest in the wider field. But starting a new career is not that simple and entering the social sector can be particularly challenging. Proper planning can help career changers avoid winding up in another unsuitable field. Annie Chen of mission-led organization TribesforGOOD offers three tips to keep in mind before you make the leap.
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- Education, Social Enterprise
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No girl’s period should force her to miss school, and this startup is making sure of that
Twenty years after Bamisaye finished school, Nigerian schoolgirls continue to face the same challenges when they menstruate. So, she decided to do something about it—by creating a startup that provides girls with menstrual hygiene kits in the hope that they'll stay in school.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Bringing Technology to Microfinance in the Age of Data Scandals: European Microfinance Award Seeks Solutions
Fintech advances are often heralded for bringing financially excluded people into the mainstream. But Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent appearance before Congress is a stark reminder of the need for protection from – along with access to – technology. This year's European Microfinance Award is seeking organizations whose tech-enabled financial solutions place client protection at the forefront.
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- Finance, Social Enterprise, Technology
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Press release: Cold chain technology proving a cool choice for impact investors
AgTech and ‘first mile’ distribution innovator InspiraFarms has just announced the successful closing of €2.5 million Series-A 2 equity investment. The latest round of investment will enable the B-Corp to expand its operations, offering solar-powered cold storage technology and asset financing to a broader base of perishable food producers and distributers across the developing world.
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- Agriculture, Investing, Technology
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