Does Social Innovation Actually Drive Gender Equity?
David McGintyPalladium International
Food Security and Climate Resilience Require Land Rights Reform
Andy CurrierLandesa
Named as one of the world's most inspirational women, Angeline Murimirwa works to educate and empower poor girls in Africa. She was once one of those girls. @Camfed @NPRGoatsandSoda
She Was Too Poor To Stay In School. Now She's An Inspiration To Rihanna
Angeline Murimirwa is lauded as one of the world's most influential women for her work with a charity that gives scholarships to poor girls in Africa....
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We know that innovation has the power to transform the lives of women and girls—deepening their self-confidence and enabling them to catalyze change for others—but how do we ensure that they’re not left behind? @SpringAccel
Does Social Innovation Actually Drive Gender Equity? - Skoll.org
No one wants to look back on their social investments to realize that zealousness for new technologies resulted in more girls being left outside or be...
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"Child marriage is a truly global issue–it cuts across countries, religions, and cultures. There isn’t a region in the world that isn’t affected by this harmful practice." #EndChildMarriage https://t.co/VcVl6lj7iX
“Going to college has increased my self-confidence. I am proud of myself as I have not only fulfilled my dreams but I also work in a similar position as my husband." Trained as solar engineers by @BarefootCollege, these women bring light to their villages💡
Mother Power — harnessing of solar power
Women in Rajasthan villages harness solar power with expert training from Barefoot College in Ajmer.
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“I aim not only to teach chemistry, but to also transform girls’ mindsets.” We love this profile of @afghanistan_for fellow Muzghan via @MalalaFund who have been an incredible supporter of Teach For Afghanistan. #girlsedu
This Wednesday, @pahlkadot & @AnandWrites are joining together for a conversation about philanthropy, democracy, and making government work for everyone. To preview this convo, watch them onstage at last week’s #WIRED25 conference in San Francisco:
WIRED25: Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka and Author Anand Giridharadas On Rich Techie Philanthropists
Code for America Executive Director Jennifer Pahlka and Author Anand Giridharadas spoke with WIRED‘s Issie Lapowskyas part of WIRED25, WIREDR...
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#ClimateChange is exacerbating the food crisis is putting millions of smallholder farmers at risk. @Landesa on why land rights are key to addressing the insecurity:
Food Security and Climate Resilience Require Land Rights Reform - Skoll.org
Under the right conditions, smallholder farmers—who are at the forefront of climate risks—are not powerless to adapt to the changing realities
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How do you scale spirit? Read on to find out how we approach this in the context of Pratham's Teaching at the Right Level approach #TaRL #education #learning #growing #innovation via @BrookingsInst @Young1ove
How do you scale spirit?
How do you scale energy and spirit in children and teachers? Chavi Jain, Moitshepi Matsheng, and Jenny Perlman Robinson review the key ingredients.
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In the year that CAMFED turns 25 & the CAMA alumnae network turns 20, it's an exciting time to #GetInvolved! We've got a vibrant new mark & many more celebrations to come. Join us today to support women & girls learn, succeed & lead! https://t.co/ukICP8iehg #CAMFED25
Support Oxford #SocEnts as our new Programme Manager for Social Ventures @OxfordSBS!
We’re looking for someone who can run programming for @UniofOxford purpose-driven start-ups. To find out more about the role and apply by Monday, 5 Nov click https://t.co/cghreJCiwj #ImpactJobs
Good news! Malaysia's 🇲🇾 Prime Minister has issued a directive for all states to raise the marriage age to 18 🙌🏽 https://t.co/FpdGiyf2ay #endchildmarriage
Angaza has empowered 3 million people around the world to replace kerosene with clean, reliable solar energy. Happy World Energy Day! ☀️💡🙌 #poweredbyAngaza #WorldEnergyDayKe2018 #WorldEnergyDay #CleanEnergyKE #energyaccess #SDG7
If you are a social entrepreneur, check on this amazing conference to further global social progress @UniofOxford
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“On April 9-12 in Oxford, the 2019 Skoll World Forum will celebrate the convergence of social entrepreneurs & innovators in furthering globa...
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Climate change disproportionately affects the rural global south. There are solutions to mitigate the effects, but would you pay $$ needed for long term protection if you feared eviction? #land rights @SkollFoundation @Landesa_Global
Food Security and Climate Resilience Require Land Rights Reform - Skoll.org
Under the right conditions, smallholder farmers—who are at the forefront of climate risks—are not powerless to adapt to the changing realities
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How can philanthropic funders improve policies & practices to have greater impact in a complex and challenging world? Check out the @SkollFoundation in-depth report:
Scaling Solutions Toward Shifting Systems: How Funders Can Do Better - Skoll.org
The initiative revisited the funder community’s role in responding to daunting and complex social problems—“pathologies of systems."
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