Zahid Torres-Rahman

Social Impact Pioneer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Tim Fort explains how business can help peace
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Business Fights Poverty’s latest discussion paper explores why the health of women, children and young people is an issue that affects us all – and how some leading companies are taking action to make sure that everyone has access to the healthcare they deserve.
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This discussion paper underscores the pivotal role of the private sector in improving the health of women, children, and young people, essential for sustainable and equitable development. It highlights the increasing demand for healthcare services and the innovative solutions needed to address global health crises. With insights from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including businesses, governments, and civil society, the paper presents a framework for collaboration, emphasizing the urgency to bridge healthcare gaps and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. With the Global Financing Facility (GFF) and Business Fights Poverty.
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This interview with the author of the new Business Fights Poverty Toolkit – Dr Jane Pilinger, will help you discover how your organisation or company can prevent domestic violence and abuse, empower survivors, and enhance workplace safety and well-being.  
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Social Impact Pioneer – Emily Kane Miller discusses measuring social impact and human rights regulation.
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The ‘Women Respond’ survey by CARE underscores the vital importance of continuously listening to and collaborating with women in crisis situations. Highlighting the resilience and proactive measures women take despite increasing challenges. By actively involving women in decision-making and solution development, CARE’s initiative showcases a successful model for sustainable impact and advocacy, urging the global community to prioritize women’s voices in crisis response and development strategies.
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This Toolkit emphasizes the critical role of companies in combating domestic violence, particularly within the realm of work. It showcases the significant contribution of Dr. Jane Pillinger’s expertise, combined with the knowledge gathered from global organizations like the ILO and UN Women. Through practical guidance and insights from interviews with survivors, managers, and colleagues, the Toolkit offers a roadmap for businesses to support survivors of domestic violence. It underlines the necessity for workplace interventions and highlights how companies of all sizes can engage in preventing domestic violence and providing a safe environment for employees. With the support of global and sector-specific best practices, the Toolkit aims to foster awareness, safety, and prevention in the professional sphere.
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Education equity. Social Impact Pioneer, Mohan Sivaloganathan talks education and employment preparedness, fairness & closing inequality gaps.
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The private sector is quick to adopt training programmes to foster diversity and inclusion at work. Yet, evidence shows diversity training regularly falls short of changing behaviour. The case of Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), the state-owned electricity company of Mozambique, demonstrates that training can start shifting the dial towards a more inclusive workplace culture—if it acknowledges the root cause of discrimination.
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Our Online Written Discussion “Together for 2024” explored the pressing global development challenges and opportunities. The dialogue emphasized the urgent need for scalable, gender-inclusive
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Join us for two engaging days at our Global Equity Summit, where we’ll navigate the shifting landscape of business and equity, crafting strategies to tackle contemporary challenges. Delve into vital issues such as women’s entrepreneurship, health, gender-based violence, sustainable infrastructure, value chains, and empowering the youth. Register for FREE using promo code GES24BFP.
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Social Impact Pioneer – Hamzah Sarwar – shares the challenges of combining personal and business purpose.
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In partnership with USAID and the Microsoft Airband Initiative, grantee M-KOPA increases Kenyan women’s access to affordable smartphones, advancing women’s economic opportunities, and fostering more inclusive Internet connectivity.
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TRANSFORM’s initiative in Ethiopia exemplifies the powerful impact of empowering women in entrepreneurship. By supporting projects like Kidame Mart, TRANSFORM not only aids individual success stories like Mestawet’s but also fosters community development, economic growth, and gender equality, demonstrating the far-reaching benefits of investing in women’s potential.
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Jeff Bakes of IKEA explores what it takes to make living wages work.
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Social Impact Pioneer – Levar Jackson talks sustainable hospitality and eco-friendly hotel design
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The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.
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This interactive online written discussion brought people together from around the world to share insights on key trends, challenges and opportunities for the year
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In this podcast social impact pioneer, Azfar Khan explores the complexities and transformative potential of living wages.
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Social Impact Pioneers – Farai Tunhuma and Uwe Steckhan of UNICEF, navigate climate change and water security at COP28
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