Partnerships

Partnerships Against Poverty

In January 2025, over 200 members of the Business Fights Poverty community came together for a virtual Community Forum, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to explore some of the most pressing social and environmental challenges of our time. Over the course of the event, participants shared their insights, successes, and cautions, all framed by one central ambition: to identify the critical priorities, actions, and collaborations necessary to drive maximum social impact in the year ahead.
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As 2025 begins, businesses must shift from strategy to action on sustainability, resilience, and social impact. With support from Business Fights Poverty Institute Fellows, this article outlines five key priorities, including reimagining resilience, scaling regenerative solutions, aligning social and environmental goals, advancing living wages, and leveraging collaboration as a competitive edge. The year ahead offers a critical opportunity to drive meaningful, systemic change.
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Antoinette Marie, Director of Heifer Labs, and Sander de Jong, Managing Director of Fairfood talk blockchain, supplychains and food.
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Social Impact Pioneers Taryn Davis of Cargill & Chris Noble of CARE talk business and social good through transformative partnerships.
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As climate-related emergencies escalate, local networks of NGOs and businesses are becoming indispensable in disaster risk management. These networks foster anticipatory action and resilience through partnerships with governments, exemplified in countries like Peru, Madagascar, and the Philippines. By integrating local networks into disaster frameworks, we can achieve more effective, timely, and equitable responses to crises.
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The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series ran alongside COP29 featuring a Community Forum discussion, as well as articles and podcasts to mark the occasion. This Series provided an opportunity to connect with peers and global advocates to explore how we can prioritise people in climate change strategies and actions.
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Integrating gender equity into the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is crucial for ensuring both environmental and social sustainability. Carbon credit projects that empower women, particularly in developing regions, achieve better and more lasting climate outcomes with the potential to meet multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By prioritising gender, businesses can strengthen project integrity and contribute to lasting community resilience.
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This new report from the FCDO and Business Fights Poverty, provides insights on building partnerships for green and inclusive growth, showcasing how collaboration between businesses, governments, and civil society can address global challenges of poverty, inequality, and climate change. By aligning social and environmental goals, harnessing core business strengths, and engaging local communities, the report offers a practical framework for creating scalable, impactful partnerships.
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With just five years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, join peers from business and the international development community during UN General
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Ahead of International Women’s Day, join us at the Global Equity Summit—our flagship gathering of leaders from business, civil society, and government. Together, we’ll
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As business and government leaders gather in Davos, we’ll bring together our global community to discuss the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities as
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The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series ran alongside COP29 featuring a Community Forum discussion, as well as articles and podcasts to mark the occasion.
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Companies today face the challenge of maintaining ambitious social and environmental innovation while navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. During a hybrid workshop hosted
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Strategic partnerships between business and not-for-profit organisations unlock opportunities for communities to strengthen their resilience to stresses and shocks – especially in today’s rapidly
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The underfunding of young female entrepreneurs represents a missed opportunity for innovation and economic advancement. Addressing this financing gap is essential not only for
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Primark and the International Research Centre on Women (ICRW) partnered together to better understand male attitudes to gender equity in factories in India. Male
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As the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, the mining sector is crucial in providing the metals and minerals essential for green technologies. However,
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Engaging young people, women and diverse stakeholders in climate action is crucial for achieving sustainable and equitable solutions to global challenges. During a Fireside
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This workshop convened social entrepreneurs from four continents, particularly those in the health sector, alongside key stakeholders from multinational businesses, policymakers, academia, NGOs and
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Delivering timely and effective health care in rural communities presents unique challenges, from limited resources and geographical isolation to cultural barriers and lack of
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