Question Box is Open Mind’s initiative to bring information to people the way they want to receive it. For us, that means: Local language Live telephone hotlines SMS answers & more All Question Box projects are tailored to match the needs of the locations we operate ...Read More
Very interesting for-profit, non-profit, governmental partnership in Uganda. "Grameen Foundation’s AppLab has released a new suite of mobile phone applications developed in Uganda, using Google SMS Search and in partnership with MTN Uganda as the mobile operator. The services include: Farmer’s Friend: ...Read More
"I'm going to a conference this week..." This phrase generally fails to inspire, especially after you've been to a few keynote-panel-keynote-lunch-panel-panel-reception type events. There are exceptions - TED and Pop!Tech both stand out in this regard - but the average ...Read More
VillageReach’s mission is to to save lives and improve well being ...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
Report finds that the company's Manual Distribution Centers have led to the creation of 12,000 jobs while contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. SocialFunds.com -- As part of its commitment to the Business Call to Action, Coca-Cola has ...Read More
How To Save Money as an African Startup - Appfrica. Jason Calacanis recently wrote a blog post entitled “How to save money running a startup (17 really good tips)” that got me thinking. Does any of this apply to my business ...Read More