"To eliminate poverty, we're going to have to eliminate the injustice of that bigotry," says Bryan Stevenson. "That's why I maintain this view that the opposite of poverty isn't wealth." @eji_org https://t.co/vz3C1cKWUE
The social entrepreneurship sector wouldn't be the same without @SallyOsberg's dedicated leadership and commitment to driving #systemschange. Our former CEO on what it means to be a strong leader, in @Forbes: @KimJonker
'Tough-Minded Optimism': Savvy Leadership Advice From 17 Years At The Skoll Foundation Helm
Sally Osberg shares her views on strong leadership after serving for 17 years as the president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation.
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What metrics should social entrepreneurs use to measure the value of impact per dollar? How can grants bridge the gap when commercial capital falls short? Dig into these questions and more in @devex:
Webinar: A social entrepreneur's guide to financing
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What if mobile tech could be used to transform ordinary women and men into life-saving community health workers? See how a partnership between @LastMileHealth @Living_Goods and @gavi pis making that a reality.
Injecting impact through digitally empowered community health
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The 2018 #SocialProgress Index––the "most elaborate measure of quality of life"––reveals a mix of progress and decline in basic needs, well-being, and opportunity across the globe. @TheEconomist @socprogress
Citizens’ basic needs are being met, but they lack opportunities
An index captures how some aspects of global well-being are in decline
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Measuring impact: it’s a challenge all social entrepreneurs face. Where should the evidence gathering start? @koitiemmily @batputys @hickspeggy @andrewhudsonau on ways to approach impact measurement in the #humanrights space:
Measuring for Impact in Human Rights: What, Why, How, and For Whom? - Skoll.org
In a new era of global problem solving where human rights threads through all sectors, and more than 90 percent of the SDGs, measurement is key.
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Why a ground up approach—involving local people in the design and implementation process—is critical in delivering safe water and sanitation. Lessons from @waterforpeople’s work in Malawi:
Why Fixing Malawi’s Water Crisis Depends on Participatory Development - Skoll.org
The participatory development philosophy asserts that local people understand their needs and what solutions are likely to work.
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Kudos to @socprogress for shining a very timely and relevant light on the declining quality of life and opportunity around the world, despite rising #GDP. Measuring what matters is a critical first step in driving the #socialprogress that affects us ALL. @SkollFoundation
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“Citizens’ basic needs are being met, but they lack opportunities https://t.co/ECW8V0CXYD”
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Announcing the release of “Leveraging Government Partnerships for Scaled Impact” the 2nd of 5 theme studies from #ScalingPathways in collaboration with @CASEatDuke @GlobalDevLab @MercyCorps @Skollfoundation https://t.co/6WY9BKy8fM
Social entrepreneurs: We've got 4 tips for financing your #socent journey from @OneAcreFund, @Lynk_Kenya, @GlobalDevLab and @devex experts.
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Did you miss Lesley Marincola's @QuoraSessions? Find short answers to 8 of your questions in this Twitter Moment and click any link to read her full-length response. #SDG7 #energyaccess #financialinclusion @GOGLAssociation @AshdenAwards @SkollFoundation https://t.co/Wuo6NpF9TI
Health was in the house like it never had been before at an international climate conference. @SkollFoundation
Health Care in the House at the Global Climate Action Summit - Skoll.org
It was a watershed moment when the themes of “health action for climate” and “climate action for health,” shone through on bot...
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On the #InternationalDayOfPeace, help demand funding and protection for grassroots justice defenders who are on the frontlines of #accesstojustice across the globe. Take action here: https://t.co/5BJ9xLVhSw
Our biggest global public health threat? Climate change. #GCAS2018 was a watershed moment for linking the two. @HCWithoutHarm https://t.co/1akRCiPy64
Measuring impact: it’s a challenge all social entrepreneurs face. Is an organization or movement really serving the good of society if there is no evidence to support such a claim? @KShay1985 reflects on the complexity of M&E in human rights.
Measuring for Impact in Human Rights: What, Why, How, and For Whom? - Skoll.org
In a new era of global problem solving where human rights threads through all sectors, and more than 90 percent of the SDGs, measurement is key.
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