Partnerships

Partnerships Against Poverty

How to respond to gender inequality issues in global supply chains

Jiselle Steele is Private Sector Gender Advisor at Oxfam Business Advisory Service. In this session, Jiselle explains what has been the impact of COVID-19 on inequality and gender gaps in the private sector, and how companies can identify and respond to gender inequality issues in global supply chains.
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How to put intergenerational fairness into practice

Julie Jenson Bennett is Practice Lead for Intergenerational Fairness at the School of International Futures (SOIF), an institution that helps policy makers and business leaders to make their organisations future-ready. In this session, Julie explained why intergenerational fairness is important to business and how companies can put intergenerational fairness into practice.
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4 Pillars for Rebuilding Better

Over half of young people think that humanity is doomed, according to a new climate change survey. Since I was born just over 50 years ago, global surface temperatures have risen faster than in any other 50-year period over the past 2,000 years. Clearly, my generation has a lot to answer for. What is one to do in the face of such dire challenges? For business, the message from employees, customers and their other stakeholders is clear: do something.
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Business Fights Poverty Global Goals 2021

Access resources for Day 1 of the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit: LEADERSHIP, Business innovation to deliver the SDGS. 20 September 2021, 1pm
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Charlotte Ntim

During our conversation, Charlotte Ntim, Disruptive Technology Officer with IFC’s Gender and Economic Inclusion Group, shares with us how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted on women-owned businesses, and why achieving gender parity on e-commerce platforms could be a $15 billion opportunity.
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Addressing global inequalities through trade and employment with Pins Brown, Natura &Co

What is invisible labour and why should businesses care about it? Meet Pins Brown, Head of Responsible Procurement at Natura &Co – the parent company which includes the brands Avon, Natura Cosmeticos, The Body Shop and Aesop. Pins and her team work to address global inequalities through trade and employment.
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Collaborating beyond COVID-19: How Business Can Go Beyond the Bottom Line

In our current times, the balance between profit and purpose has never been more tested than during the current global health crisis which we presently face. As much as the pandemic has affected communities, cultures and countries across the world, it has impacted people on a personal level and shifted the perspective on international cooperation, and, of course, how we collaborate.
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5 Principles for Powerful Partnerships: Where Profit meets Social Impact

A catalytic collaboration in Vietnam is stimulating business growth for women entrepreneurs by challenging misconceptions and improving access to finance, networks and critical support services.
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A Week of Inspiration and Insight at the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021

It was inspiring to witness the extent of our collective energy and expertise at the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021. This five-day event, held from 21-25th June, brought together over 80 speakers with more than 1000 registered participants to celebrate the successes of our members; share insights and lessons learned; and build our resilience.
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The National Business Compact on Coronavirus – One Year On: A Blueprint for Rapid Collaboration?

A report that identifies ten key elements that were integral to its success, and that provide insights on the way organisations could work together to tackle future crises and challenges. With the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School, and the UK Aid / Unilever Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition.
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Corporate Philanthropy Reimagined:  The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains

The emerging post-pandemic world demands both reflection and imagination. Changemakers in the private sector should consider this a strategic moment to transform the way business engages with local communities in their global supply chains, and to advance new solutions to the pressing need for gender equality, health, and economic resilience.
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Zahid Torres-Rahman

During this podcast you hear the very personal journey of Zahid, why being born in Pakistan, growing up in the UK and now living in Spain with mixed heritage drives him to create connections as part of his core purpose.
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Since the pandemic, many businesses have accelerated their strategies towards greater social purpose.

Are you a company considering Corporate Social Investing as a way to mainstream purpose within your business? Reach out to Sophie Faujour at EVPA on sf******@ev**.com for an informal chat and guidance. This article by Sophie also provides valuable insights.
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UK Aid Cuts Jeopardise Sustainable Development and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships – Girls’ and Women’s Needs are At Risk

In a year where the UK is hosting the G7, COP26 and the Global Partnership for Education Replenishment summits, the decision to cut Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending severely hampers its global reputation and leadership on achieving gender equality, tackling Covid and supporting the world’s most vulnerable people.
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Partnerships 2021 – Webinar

Our webinar explored “Business Partnerships as a Force for Good: Building Back Better from the Pandemic” and highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaborations, environmental,
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Partnerships 2021 – Fireside Chats

Our Fireside Chats explored “The Power of Multi-Party Partnerships for Supporting Vulnerable People” and discussed enhancing supply chain resilience, empowering women, and the role
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Partnerships 2021 – Written Discussion

Our Written Discussion explored “Business Partnerships as a Force for Good: A Tool for Rapid Collaboration?” and examined the response of partnerships to crises,
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Business Partnerships as a Force for Good: A Tool for Rapid Collaboration?

Join this live written discussion, as part of our Rebuild Better Partnerships Summit. This discussion will take place on 26 May 3.15 PM – 4.30 PM BST/ 10.15 AM- 11.30 AM EDT
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How can we accelerate multi-stakeholder partnering to tackle waves of urgent threats?

This article considers what we can learn from multi-stakeholder-partnerships which developed during the Covid-19 pandemic for other partnerships now and in future. It is equally if not more urgent and important to address another global threat – climate change – with the mindset of rapid partnering applied during the pandemic.
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Welcome Fireside Chat on Rebuilding Better

Yvette Torres-Rahman, Co-founder, Business Fights Poverty hosts a Fireside Chat on Rebuilding Better with: Giles Bolton, Responsible sourcing Director, Tesco Cathy Pieters, Senior Director
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What do we mean by "Partnerships"?

Learn about the power of partnerships in eradicating poverty, where collaborative efforts amplify impact and foster global development.

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