From Scarcity to Possibility through Jobs

From Scarcity to Possibility through Jobs

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Editor’s Note: Jibu supports entrepreneurs in East Africa to provide pure drinking water to their communities through a profitable franchise model. By providing equipment, training, financing, and “business in a box”, Jibu helps aspiring entrepreneurs like...Read more
No Quick Fixes in Humanitarian Work: Firsthand Lessons from the Field

No Quick Fixes in Humanitarian Work: Firsthand Lessons from the Field

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At times our heart is in the right place but our methods of changing the world are flawed. The founder of the Hope for Honduran Children Foundation shares her thoughts on how to strengthen humanitarian help abroad.    By Karen Godt, Executive Director of Hope for...Read more
Technology in the Hands of Farmers: A Chat with Esther from Uganda

Technology in the Hands of Farmers: A Chat with Esther from Uganda

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Editor’s note: Grameen Foundation’s Community Knowledge Worker (CKW) initiative brings useful knowledge to rural farming communities throughout Uganda. In this online chat, Esther, a local leader and dedicated volunteer CKW to 100 neighboring farmers,...Read more
Skees Family Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Skees Family Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day!

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Photo courtesy of Upaya Social Ventures. Editor’s Note: As the world celebrates International Women’s Day tomorrow, we look to the great work our grantees are doing to advance women’s causes.  By Suzanne Skees Happy International Women’s Day! This...Read more
Announcing Our New Book Project! MY JOB: Real People at Work Around the World

Announcing Our New Book Project! MY JOB: Real People at Work Around the World

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Editor’s Note: Our family and foundation team are thrilled to announce the launch of our book project. Here, we disclose the what, why, who, when, and how of MY JOB. While you clock in each day to a job you may love or hate, our director, Suzanne, along with a...Read more