Social Welfare Archives

Acting Together for More Nutritious Food

Explore the challenge of scaling up staple food fortification to combat micronutrient deficiencies. Regulatory frameworks are in place, but implementation requires collaboration with millers and public-private partnerships. Micronutrient deficiencies affect billions, and fortification is a cost-effective solution. This article outlines six opportunities, from transparency to policy advocacy, to strengthen food fortification at scale, promoting health and nutrition worldwide.

Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Global Goals, Health, Partnerships

September 18, 2023

10 Businesses Making the SDGs their Business

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a huge challenge but also the business opportunity of a lifetime. If we seize this, we can help our economies transition to a more sustainable, inclusive and healthier world.

Business, Gender, Global Goals, Health, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

September 18, 2023

Delivering Healthier Futures for Women, Children and Adolescents: What is the role of business?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role of business in improving maternal, child and adolescent

Corporate Impact, Gender, Health, Youth

September 6, 2023

Catalysing Investment in the Health of Women, Children, and Adolescents

The health of women, children and adolescents should be a concern for all of us, including multinational business. This article explains how the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents is helping to catalyse investment in this critical area, including through partnerships with the private sector.

Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Health, Youth

August 31, 2023

Improving Human Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

Better data and social performance benchmarks are critical to achieving more sustainable and equitable value chains. Tom Adams and Madeline Copp of 60 Decibels discuss the need to listen to farmers directly and at scale in order to improve their livelihoods.

Agriculture, Business, Corporate Impact, Health, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact

August 29, 2023

Addressing Global Hunger: Insights from Ceres2030 Project

Despite progress, 828 million face hunger, up by 150 million due to COVID-19. The Ceres2030 study highlights key strategies: empower communities, boost farm productivity, improve food distribution. The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge invites companies to join efforts, pledging financial commitments. Together, we strive to end hunger sustainably by 2030.

Agriculture, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Global Goals, Health, Livelihoods and Jobs

August 28, 2023

Weathering COVID-19: Small and Micro Businesses in Pakistan

Amid the pandemic, women entrepreneurs suffered due to school closures and business shutdowns, highlighting gender inequalities and SDG challenges. Seizing hope from stories like Seema, who embraced digital tools, calls for collaborative efforts. Southern Voice’s article enriches SDG discussions with diverse Global South perspectives, advocating for inclusive policies and knowledge-sharing to empower women entrepreneurs

Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals, Health, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

August 24, 2023

Five Reasons Why We Need Fair Food Systems for Future Food Security.

Fairtrade’s recently launched sustainable agriculture policy calls for resilient food systems built on agroecology – that is, the application of environmentally, economically and socially responsible principles to farming. Here are five reasons why our current food and farming policies need a complete reset – and how we can do it.

Agriculture, Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Food and Nutrition, Livelihoods and Jobs

August 17, 2023

Eco-Green Teens Project: Empowering Nigerian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture

The Eco-Green Teens Project, initiated by a team in Nigeria, addresses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on food insecurity and rising prices. Through financial literacy and sustainable agriculture education, rural teenagers learned to cultivate staple foods and embrace a bio-circular economy. Empowered by the Global Youth Mobilization, the program fosters entrepreneurship and addresses UN SDGs.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Finance and Investment, Global Goals, Health, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

August 11, 2023

Unraveling the ToT Model: Insights and Best Practices for Effective Training of Trainers

Delving into the Training of Trainers (ToT) model, this article evaluates its effectiveness and best practices. Drawing from Primark’s Ethical Trade Team’s experience and research, it offers insights into optimising ToT for large-scale knowledge dissemination and behaviour change.

Education, Fostering Leadership, Innovative Business Models

August 10, 2023

Prevention is Better Than Cure: €450,000 to Tackle Child Labour in Fairtrade Cocoa Supply Chains

Fairtrade intensifies fight against cocoa child labor with a new program. Despite challenges, the €450,000 budget aims to generate additional income for co-ops, offer education grants, and support poverty-alleviating projects. Co-ops’ innovative proposals will be funded based on impact and scalability.

Agriculture, Business, Corporate Impact, Education, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs

July 19, 2023

The Unprecedented Potential of Africa’s Future Generations

The youth population in Sub-Saharan Africa is set to surpass any other region, making education a crucial investment. Learning poverty affects 90% of children in the region, necessitating urgent solutions. Kwara State’s Governor showcases the transformative power of the KwaraLEARN program, emphasizing its data-driven pedagogy and innovative learning technologies. Investing in education will unlock Africa’s economic potential and empower its young generation to shape the world’s future.

Education, Measuring Social Impact, Youth

June 27, 2023

Global Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Workshop 1

This insights paper captures the key takeaways from a skills-based session, “Partnerships for Systemic Change: Practical Approaches in Food Systems”, where global experts in

Food and Nutrition, Partnerships

June 22, 2023

5 Insights on Generative AI, Social Impact and the Role of Business

Our latest report explores the rapid evolution of generative AI, its potential for positive social impact, the risks it poses, and the crucial role of businesses in harnessing its benefits and mitigating its risks. Share your perspectives and help shape our collective thinking on building an equitable, resilient future.

Education, Gender, Health, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact, Racial Equity, Technology

June 22, 2023

Advancing Vaccination Equity in Europe

A report on the essential strategies for advancing vaccination equity in Europe. Delve into the importance of targeting vulnerable populations experiencing poverty and social exclusion to reverse the decline in vaccination uptake across the continent. Featuring case studies from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, this report highlights three key priorities for EU and national efforts: improved data collection incorporating social determinants, enhanced access through community pharmacies and mobile clinics, and fostering trust via co-created community solutions. Sponsored by MSD.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health

June 1, 2023

Time to Act: 3 Ways the Business Community Can Take Action to Help Improve Youth Mental Health

In response to the growing mental health crisis among youth, the UNICEF-led Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health issues an urgent call to businesses worldwide. Advocating for increased investment, public awareness, and supportive workplace cultures, this coalition strives to foster environments that prioritize and protect youth mental health, aiming to benefit 30 million individuals by 2030.

Health, Youth

May 24, 2023

Food Technology Can Feed the World, So Says Social Impact Pioneer Donna Rosa

Donna’s high-flying career in food technology and nutritional science would have been enough for most of us. Instead, Donna then switched to helping entrepreneurs in emerging markets be more successful and scale their business. If nothing else this conversation is an inspiring journey revealing that a combination of science, technology, and business expertise can create positive social impact in the world.

Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Measuring Social Impact, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Technology

May 15, 2023

Addressing Vaccination Inequity Among Marginalised Groups in Europe

To address falling rates of routine vaccinations in Europe, Immunisation week should focus minds on targeting those experiencing poverty and social exclusion.

Corporate Impact, Global Goals, Health

April 26, 2023

Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Webinar