Zahid Torres-Rahman

Private Sector and Forcibly Displaced Communities

Unlocking Economic Growth: How the Private Sector Can Empower Forcibly Displaced Communities

The private sector is positioned to help solve one of the world’s great humanitarian crises, and a major driver of poverty. Worldwide, there are more than 103 million forcibly displaced people, including at least 32.5 million refugees.
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Sunflower farmer in Tanzania. Sustainable Agriculture and Zero Hunger

How Sustainable Agriculture Contributes to Achieving Zero Hunger

Amid rising global hunger due to pandemic, conflict, and climate change, SDG2: Zero Hunger remains a paramount goal. Learn how Farm Africa is enhancing smallholder farmers’ resilience in Eastern Africa through climate-smart agriculture, holistic programs, and empowering community-led initiatives, driving forward the critical mission to eradicate hunger by 2030.
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Economic Empowerment of Women in Coffee

Supporting the Economic Empowerment of Women in Coffee

The contribution that women make to the coffee value chain often goes underappreciated and undercompensated. However, TechnoServe Global Gender Director Cristina Manfre argues that by shining a spotlight on the roles women play across the value chain, we can help them to improve their incomes and economic empowerment.
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Jenny Hoobler on Empowering Domestic Workers

Empowering Domestic Workers with Jenny Hoobler

Empowering domestic workers – Social Impact Pioneer Professor Jenny Hoobler unveils the critical role of domestic work in today’s workforce.
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digital divide social mobility - Multiracial people group and urban friends using mobile phone

How Can Businesses Tackle the Digital Divide to Drive Social Mobility?

Having the means to engage effectively online is key in improving education and employment opportunities for those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but is becoming increasingly difficult amid the cost-of-living crisis. Here, Guy Miller, CEO of full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, explores the digital divide’s negative impact on social mobility, and how businesses can tackle it.
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Impact for Women Entrepreneurs.

3 Proven Strategies that Create Impact for Women Entrepreneurs 

CARE USA’s Rathi Mani-Kandt shares insights on supporting women entrepreneurs and the privilege of collaborating with local partners to foster substantial systemic change for women.
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Jane Nelson - Business Agenda on Equity

The Business Agenda on Equity with Jane Nelson, Harvard Kennedy School

Jane Nelson of Harvard Kennedy School explains how the business agenda on equity has evolved over the past 20 years.
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FemTech and Health

FemTech and the Gender Health Gap

A recent report from Citi Global Insights explores the gender health gap, and the contribution that FemTech – which applies digital technology to address health conditions that impact women– can make to closing it.
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How can we mitigate the impact on and provide support to vulnerable individuals during the transition from 3G mobile networks?

Join us for this online written discussion to exchange perspectives and experiences on the transition away from 3G mobile networks. Delve into the ramifications of this shift and discuss strategies to address any unintended effects.
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How can we ensure communications are human-centred, empathetic and engaging?

An online written discussion to exchange perspectives, examples, and experiences on how to communicate difficult social issues effectively. Thursday 23 May,  2pm to 3pm
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How can we mitigate the impact on and provide support to vulnerable individuals during the transition from 3G mobile networks?

This online written discussion to exchanged perspectives and experiences on the transition away from 3G mobile networks. Explores ramifications of this shift and discusses
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How can we ensure communications are human-centred, empathetic and engaging?

Talking and writing about people’s experiences of social issues is important in creating engagement and positive action to tackle the challenges. However, navigating the complexities of communicating with sensitivity and profound respect can be daunting. This online written discussion invites you to join others from around the world in delving into the nuances of sensitively communicating and personalising challenging topics.
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Dr Marin Burt Stop Poverty

What Will it Take to Stop Poverty? With Martin Burt

What will it take to stop poverty? Social Impact Pioneer Dr Martin Burt explains all.
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Global Equity Summit 2024 – Day 2 – Workshop 2

An Insights Paper from the Workshop which gathered a decade of insights and practical guidance to build supportive, safe work environments for all. Discover
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Global Equity Summit 2024 – Day 1 – Fireside 2

A Fireside Chat conversation on the nexus of AI and equity. This insights paper will offer insights into the complexities, challenges and opportunities of
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Global Equity Summit 2024 – Day 1 – Webinar 2

This webinar’s insights paper delves into the critical question of how businesses can effectively integrate intersectionality into their equity, diversity and inclusion programmes. Learn
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Global Equity Summit 2024 – Day 2 – Peer Circle

Our community learning session explored thinking and practice at the forefront of women’s empowerment. This Insights Paper is based on the vibrant exchange of
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Global Equity Summit 2024 – Day 2 – Workshop 1

Hosted with Hand in Hand International Explore how gender-equitable value chains create mutual benefits for businesses and small-scale producers with Hand in Hand International.
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Global Equity Summit 2024 – Day 2 – Lecture

Hosted with Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge This lecture explored different perspectives on how we can best navigate the political, social, and economic
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Dr Orsolya Ihasz

Combining Social Impact and Entrepreneurship Skills with Orsolya Ihasz

Social Impact Pioneer Dr Orsolya Ihasz exemplifies what happens when social impact and entrepreneurship skills are combined.
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