Social Enterprises

Social Enterprises Leading the Fight Against Global Poverty

Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) remains a major challenge for billions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in filling this gap, but their impact can be enhanced through behaviour change strategies. By leveraging local trust, targeted communication, and data-driven insights, SMEs can drive healthier communities while growing sustainable businesses.
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Social Impact Pioneer, Peter Buturo explains how social work strengthens communities, combats poverty, and champions justice.
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Young green and social entrepreneurs are vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, but face barriers like funding gaps, market challenges, and regulatory hurdles. Youth Business International (YBI) and Development Solutions urge governments, financial institutions, and stakeholders to prioritize investment, legal support, and training to empower these innovators.
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In this special episode, we bring you exclusive insights straight from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with long-time Business Fights Poverty community members, Justin Perrettson and Katarina Kahlmann. As global leaders and changemakers convene to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change, Justin and Katarina share their experiences, expertise, and perspectives from inside the conference.
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Global estimates measure a $3-4 trillion investment gap for adequate housing. By shifting resources directly to those in need for housing improvements, the private sector can play a major role in reducing the safety and health risks traditionally associated with informality in order to protect lives, assets, and wellbeing.
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Social Impact Pioneer Amanda Smith, Diageo explores how to turn ambitious corporate commitments on social impact and inclusivity to reality.
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Youth Business International (YBI) introduces its Youth Entrepreneurship Framework, developed with the Global Entrepreneurship Network. This comprehensive guide offers actionable strategies to support young entrepreneurs, focusing on green and social ventures. It provides 50 recommendations to help overcome common entrepreneurial challenges and promote sustainable, impactful businesses among the youth.
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Social Impact Pioneer, Dr. Mary Johnstone-Louis of Oxford University talks business leadership, sustainability compliance and innovation.
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Social Impact Pioneer, Atul Tandon explains how financial inclusion transforms lives and the role of listening in inclusive finance
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Waste to Wonder Worldwide transforms discarded corporate furniture into valuable resources for underserved communities. Since 2003, its “School in a Box” initiative has furnished over 1,400 schools in 40 countries, impacting 1.5 million young people. This social enterprise exemplifies how businesses can leverage resources to drive sustainability and social change, creating a lasting global impact.
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Social Impact Pioneer, Bill Omondi talks from Kenya about empowering young people with great leadership and communication skills.
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Discover how Afro-futurist innovators are shaping the next wave of technological and cultural advancements. By blending African heritage with futuristic ideas, they offer unique perspectives on building a more inclusive future. Explore the intersection of technology, culture, and social progress in this groundbreaking movement
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Empowering domestic workers – Social Impact Pioneer Professor Jenny Hoobler unveils the critical role of domestic work in today’s workforce.
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Jane Nelson of Harvard Kennedy School explains how the business agenda on equity has evolved over the past 20 years.
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What will it take to stop poverty? Social Impact Pioneer Dr Martin Burt explains all.
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Social Impact Pioneer Dr Orsolya Ihasz exemplifies what happens when social impact and entrepreneurship skills are combined.
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Social Impact Pioneer – Hamzah Sarwar – shares the challenges of combining personal and business purpose.
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In this podcast Jeffrey Jacobs and Tara Tagmyer share how to improve maternal health supply chains, particularly in Mozambique, and how public-private partnerships can tackle complex health issues effectively and exemplify the power of shared information for good.
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Discover how social entrepreneurs are driving sustainable development in Africa through the “Roots of Change” report by Ashoka. This insightful analysis highlights strategies for systemic change, addressing key challenges like poverty, youth unemployment, and climate vulnerability.
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In this podcast Niels de Fraguier explains how regenerative enterprise business models – tackling climate change and ending poverty.
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Social enterprises are leading the charge against global poverty through innovative business models and sustainable economic practices. Learn more...

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