Africa

This Inspiring Fintech Startup Enables Affordable Financing Solutions for African Students in Global Universities
8B Education Investments Enables Affordable Financing Solutions for African Students in Global Universities

In episode 80 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire,…

Meet the First-Ever Food Forest in Rwanda and Impact it Creates
Meet the First Ever Food Forest in Rwanda and the Impact it Creates

Rwanda is known as one of the countries in Africa with an improving economy. According…

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The Incredible True Story of era92: From the Slums of Uganda to Innovative Tech CEO

In episode 53 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Trinity Heavenz, Founder…

Halisia Travel is Changing the Way We See Travel In Developing Countries Through Storytelling

Jigar Ganatra is the 22-year-old global citizen we need to change the world. Born and…

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The Founder of Five North Chocolate on the Fair Trade Economic Impact in the Developing World

In Episode 10 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Ben Conard, the…

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Sustainable Travel And Protecting the Extraordinary Species of Tanzania

This Earth Day is a critical reminder of the urgent need to protect all of…

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Solar Energy and the Real Impact of Impact Investing

A little over a year ago my colleagues and I at ISSIMO became aware of…

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OpEd: Giving the Gift of Peace on Giving Tuesday

Featured photo credit: Tobin Jones x Peace Direct This year on Giving Tuesday, it’s estimated that over…

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Morocco and Folks & Tales: How Social Entrepreneurship Helped Me Rediscover My Own Country

I have always been fascinated by the creative process: diving deep into your imagination, forging…

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Meet the Socially Conscious Startup Giving New Meaning to Off Season Adventures

Off Season Adventures is a US-based wildlife and community tourism organization focused on bringing travelers…

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Olori is Sponsoring Education For Girls With Every Handbag Purchase

Introducing Olori, the female focused handbag company working with women-owned businesses in sourcing materials for…

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An Open Letter to Social Entrepreneurs From The Founder of Krochet Kids

Business culture as we know it is fundamentally shifting. Numbered are the days for businesses…

At Age 3 He Became A Refugee of Civil War, Now He Is Impacting The World Through 734 Coffee

Ethically sourced, fair trade, naturally farmed, locally roasted. Now that sounds like a good cup…

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This Corporate Lawyer Quit After 3 Days and Started Sexy Socks to Give Back

Sexy Socks is a brand based in the United Kingdom that gives school socks to…

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Meet Lubanzi Wine, The Inspiring Social Enterprise Creating Educational Programs

Lubanzi Wines are a social impact wine brand based in South Africa that strives to…

Kipato Unbranded is a Kenyan Social Enterprise that Employs Local Artisans to Create Beautiful Jewelry

Kipato Unbranded is a social enterprise based in Kenya that is commissioning local artists to…

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Meet JustOne, the Social Enterprise Empowering Artisans and Former Child Soldiers in Africa

There is something so special about JustOne: a social enterprise empowering artisans in the Kibera…

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How To Create A Sustainable Social Impact Brand(Part 2)

  Check out Part 1 of How To Create A Sustainable Social Impact Brand.   Hi…

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How To Create A Sustainable Social Impact Brand(Part 1)

  Hi my name is James Crawford, founder of Venture Leather, for the past two years…

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Social Enterprise Humanity Unified Releases Short Film To Address Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda

Humanity Unified just released the first of three short films. The first one is called…

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Popbeachclub is Turning Plastic Waste Into Board Shorts Then Into Education

Swimming trunks or board shorts are part of everyone’s wardrobe. Popbeachclub are manufacturing board-shorts for…

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This Colorado Artist Uses Art To Beautifully Represent Those Living In Extreme Poverty

Colorado artist and resident Bill Rohs is many things: Humanitarian Aid Practitioner, Operations and Logistics…

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The Adventure Project Is Revolutionizing Charity By Creating Jobs

From the man who struggles to grow his crops, to the child who tries to…