From building better government digital services to making solar energy affordable for even the most remote families, this year’s Skoll Awardees provide bold solutions to global problems.💥 https://t.co/EzWrDY4oSt
Few weeks ago in Oxford Univeristy at Nelson Mandela Theatre we discussed the global right-wing populism. Many thanks to @SkollFoundation for sharing. https://t.co/3O2QYlJd1A
A new report by @Global_Witness reveals that talc mining—fueled by the rising global demand for cosmetics, marble and stainless steel—is helping fund extremist groups in Afghanistan.
Baby powder helping fund Islamic State in Afghanistan: report
Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan are making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year from illegal mining of talc, much of which ends up in the Uni...
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We are a part of the #modernslavery problem. We want more clothes, cheaper clothes. Convoluted supply chains make it difficult for brands—let alone consumers—to root out child labor. @LJohnston_CA #ssirfrontiers
EXPOSED: Taliban and Islamic State insurgents are making millions from #AfghanTalc mines. Are US consumers unknowingly funding these violent armed groups? See our new report: https://t.co/eZo8Z3ezLJ #Afghanistan
The rise of #populism has coincided with a surge in political engagement and activism. At #SkollWF, @slaughterAM @EceTemelkuran @d_simas @AmbassadoRasool discussed what we can learn from the past and what it means for the future. Highlights from the convo:
Democracy in Crisis? Populism, Polarization, and Civic Engagement - Skoll.org
What can we learn from major geopolitical shifts of the past, especially in a future that feels more unpredictable than ever?
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Which strategies do successful #socent use to finance their scaled impact? Stories, ideas, and advice in the newest #ScalingPathways paper from @CASEatDuke @GlobalDevLab @SkollFoundation @mercycorps: Financing for Scaled Impact. https://t.co/HzXFXZWol5
Exciting to see how digital tech combined with human ingenuity is transforming the lives of the world’s poorest farmers.
This Simple Mobile Layaway Plan For Poor Farmers Just Won $1.25 Million
The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship honored MyAgro, which helps developing world farmers save enough to reinvest in their farms–along with c...
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From app-based diagnosis to mentorship programs, social entrepreneurs shared their thoughts on how #tech and collaboration could solve #globalhealth challenges @guardian @Living_Goods @lastmilehealth
How mobile tech is improving healthcare for some of the world‘s most remote communities
From app-based diagnosis to mentorship programmes, social entrepreneurs at this year‘s Skoll World Forum shared their thoughts on how tech and c...
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The countdown to the Russia World Cup has begun. For some, lifting the trophy is the ultimate goal. But Syrians are dreaming of a bigger prize. Justice, Freedom and Peace!
#WorldCupOfPeace
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Join the changemakers who work together to deliver government services that work in the digital age. Register for the 2018 Code for America Summit happening on May 30–June 1: https://t.co/HsjeJLtetJ #CfASummit #civictech
The countdown to the @FIFAWorldCup has begun. For some, lifting the trophy is the ultimate goal. But Syrians are dreaming of a bigger prize. #WorldCupofPeace
“This is not for health professionals only. It’s for humans to worry about global health equity.” Dr. Paul Farmer on Haiti, PIH, and the fight for health care for all:
Harvard’s Paul Farmer on traveling the world to fight inequality in health
In the Experience series, Paul Farmer talks Partners In Health, "Harvard-Haiti," and making the lives of the poor the fight of his life.
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.@myAgrofarms founder Anushka Ratnayake’s vision: A world where rural people have the dignity of choice that comes from not living under extreme poverty. See how myAgro helps smallholder farmers lift themselves out of poverty.
Securing funding can be challenging in any sector for a #socialentrepreneur. This report (in collaboration with @devex) identifies the most social entrepreneur-friendly donors–and the best ways to work with them:
A Detailed Guide to Public Sector Funding for Social Entrepreneurs - Skoll.org
This report identifies the most social entrepreneur-friendly donors.
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