Mission: The majority of our world’s population lacks access to life’s basic needs. We develop and implement human-centered products to help them thrive. Technology can empower and liberate. A single, effective product has more potential for worldwide impact – by providing ...Read More
Clean water, renewable energy, healthcare, sustainable agriculture: Ayllu is exploring how to replicate microenterprises proven to solve root causes of poverty. We are a tax-exempt US nonprofit. This blog tracks our launch in Brazil… Ayllu Initiative ::. Read More
The 2009 Africa Social Enterprise Forum (ASEF), part of a two-day Conference hosted by AngelAfrica, will bring together aspiring and accomplished social entrepreneurs with an African interest. A thriving, vibrant business environment, coupled with a commitment to achieve positive social impact, is paramount to ...Read More
S.E.VEN (Social Equity Venture Fund) is a virtual non-profit entity run by entrepreneurs whose strategy is to markedly increase the rate of innovation and diffusion of enterprise-based solutions to poverty. It does this by targeted investment that fosters thought leadership through books, ...Read More
Really interesting organization taking an IDEO + business mentality to alleviating poverty. Definitely check out the What We Do section. KickStart :: What We Do. KickStart’s mission is to help millions of people out of poverty. We promote sustainable economic growth and ...Read More
Here's a sampler of organizations and funds that back social entrepreneurs seeking debt and equity financing By John Tozzi During the past two decades social entrepreneurship has gained popularity, and a growing array of specialized funding sources now exist, from angels ...Read More
For those of you who might be interested in Texas as an after school destination, this looks like a brand new organizations. Austin Social Innovation Lab: Goal: To create social impact through social innovation. The Austin Social Innovation Hub is an incubating platform ...Read More
Last week, along with 40-plus other participants, the Acumen Fund summer associates participated in an energetic and informational training session run by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). ANDE is a member-driven organization whose goal is to dramatically increase ...Read More
Peaceworks,a not-only-for-profit-company. Since its beginnings in 1994, PeaceWorks Holdings LLC has been a business that pursues both profit and peace. We pursue profit through our sales of healthful food products that are produced by neighbors on opposing sides of political ...Read More
Causecast, dubbed "a one stop philanthropy shop" by TechCrunch, is a platform where media, philanthropy, social networking, entertainment and education converge to serve a greater purpose. People want to do good, want to be inspired, and want to inspire others to ...Read More