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Planting the Seed for Entrepreneurship through Microloans in Uganda and Brazil
Apr 03,2023

Planting the Seed for Entrepreneurship through Microloans in Uganda and Brazil

Bridging Gaps is a non-profit that aims to break the cycle of poverty by providing microloans to refugees and entrepreneurs in Uganda and Brazil. Through their community-based approach, local partnerships, and support for women and minorities, they empower individuals to start their own businesses and create new financial structures. Their unique model includes community loan groups, where members support each other and repay the loans. If you want to learn more about Bridging Gaps, visit their website or reach out to their team.
Mar 08,2023

One-of-a-kind organizations paving the way for women and gender

International Women’s Day is a crucial reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the need for continued action ...

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Oct 11,2022

Cultivating Meaning out of the Unknown

By Anjum Dhamija, Amani Institute Fellow

After spending 2 years working at the intersection of technology and business in ...

Jul 27,2022

Changemaker Using her Experience as a Sickle Cell Disease Patient to Drive Powerful Advocacy Work

Children in most communities signify hope, continuity and new beginnings. In the African setting they are received with delight and ...

Gatoto
Nov 22,2021

How the Legacy of an Educator Can Impact Generations of Changemakers

Gideon Kilei’s changemaking story begins with a letter he wrote 26 years ago. Growing up in a village in Eastern ...

Iraq Leadership Fellows
Nov 22,2021

Training a New Generation of Leaders for Iraq

by Stephanie Haase, Global Program Manager

What does leadership look like for a generation that grew up with war and uncertainty? ...

Anam Palla Zindagi Trust
Sep 17,2021

Innovation in Hiring for Challenging Positions in Pakistan

One thing organizations can agree on across the globe is that passionate, committed, and innovative leaders are needed to create ...

Impact Investing India
Apr 20,2021

Impact Investing: A New Lens for Social Change in India

Rising demand for socially responsible and change-driven financing has created new ways of disseminating capital. Over the past decade, the ...

3R Mozambique Maíra Valladares
Mar 30,2021

Rethinking what is valuable, an unexpected journey to become CEO

Sometimes you just have a broad desire to make a social impact, using your skills to create tangible results. With ...