Advanced filters

Search Results

You searched for:  -

There are 9 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • 'A mindset for survival': how to help small businesses survive Covid-19

    December 17, 2020 |

    Pioneers Post |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nicaragua

    Small businesses in the global South were able to survive the past year of COVID-19 and the domino effect it had on the business community with the help of enterprise support organizations. In addition to financial help, organizations like TechnoServe provided help with operations, business planning, reworking disrupted supply chains, pivoting to new business plans and markets, as well as HR management. The organizations drew from lessons learned in previous times of economic uncertainty to help entrepreneurs become resilient.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • On air: The live radio show tackling mental health taboos Audio icon

    October 18, 2019 |

    Pioneers Post |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

    Based out of the city of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, a live radio show is tackling the stigma around mental health care by combining their platform with those in the mental health care field. Not only does the radio show discuss psychological issues on air, but it also offers free and reduced-cost mental health services to those that serve as guests on the show.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Staying afloat: The Ethiopian venture determined to bring healthy water to all

    October 17, 2019 |

    Pioneers Post |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

    A company based in Addis Ababa makes water filtration systems that simultaneously help rural and urban dwellers have access to clean water as well as keep the entire supply chain within Ethiopia. Despite challenges faced by the company to make a profit, the business is determined to keep economic growth centered in local communities rather than outsource production.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The mighty mediator: IMP's Clara Barby

    June 07, 2019 |

    Pioneers Post |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    A nonprofit initiative called the Impact Management Project identified ways to measure impact in the nonprofit and social enterprise worlds. Using intense crowdsourcing and measurement of their own success, the initiative created a checklist of five dimensions of impact that could be applicable on a global scale.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Match Trading spreads – and could significantly boost earned income

    October 30, 2018 |

    Pioneers Post |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Lancashire

    A program in the UK rewards select social enterprises by matching year-over-year sales growth. These incentives boost income from trading, as shown in a pilot program that matched up to £10,000.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Between Opportunity and Frustration As a Refugee In Uganda

    November 16, 2016 |

    Vice |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

    Uganda's open policy allows refugees to start a new life – and even a new business. But not all of them thrive due to governmental restrictions and limited cash flow.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Tackling menstrual health taboo in Uganda

    October 10, 2016 |

    Devex |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    AFRIpads was started in order to provide reusable sanitary pads to women in Uganda who were otherwise using unsanitary local materials and experiencing discomfort and health issues. AFRIpads is a cost friendly and effective alternative that is having a growing impact on African women.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Selling entrepreneurship to a million students

    April 11, 2016 |

    Devex |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    Educate!, a social enterprise started in Uganda, helps students start businesses while they are still in school - students are "creating jobs instead of looking for them." The organization trains teachers and youth mentors, who then work with the students in their schools to get businesses off the ground. A randomized trial conducted in 2014 found that graduates of the program earned double the income of their peers.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Linking up for a food-secure world

    July 17, 2014 |

    Devex |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India

    With youth no longer joining the agriculture workforce at the same rate or volume as they were historically, food systems are struggling to keep pace with need. Prioritizing the efficiency of supply chains and food security incentives, however, has shown positive measures towards sustainability.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Solutions In Focus

Discover curated content about themes that matter to you, exclusively from the Solutions Story Tracker. Explore collections, resources and more.


Go to All Solutions in Focus