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From The Field

 

On-the-ground reports from social enterprises and other projects around the world

 
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Water

Water, Microfinance, and Innovation

Although the market demand exists, there have not been sustainable ways to finance basic water needs. That is, until Water.org introduced WaterCredit in South Asia.

By Reeta Roy | 3 | Nov. 12, 2010
 
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Microfinance

Learning, Earning, and Saving

The need for holistic approaches to poverty alleviation for young people in Africa.

By Reeta Roy | 2 | Oct. 13, 2010
 
SSIR blogger Jenna Nicholas has worked for the Oxford Hub, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Stanford Centre for Philanthropy and Civil Society, and Global Health Corps.

Health

Global Health Corps

A look a the Global Health Corps program.

By Jenna Nicholas | Oct. 4, 2010
 
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Global Issues

Upping the Ante: a Report from the Clinton Global Initiative

In its sixth year, GGI is no longer just a former President’s bid to stay relevant.

By Marcia Stepanek | Oct. 1, 2010
 
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Technology & Design

Digital Job Creation For Youth

We need new ideas and models in digital work that can be scaled to meet global outsourcing demands.

By Reeta Roy | Aug. 26, 2010
 
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Measuring Social Impact

REDF Leverages First Social Innovation Fund Grant

A look at what’s promising and fresh about the Social Innovation Fund.

By Carla Javits | 2 | Jul. 29, 2010
 
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Education

Can the Secondary Education Gap Be Closed?

Africa is failing to meet the demand for secondary education, which is fueled by the region’s rising youth population.

By Reeta Roy | Jul. 29, 2010
 
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Philanthropy

Collaborating on a Future Vision of the Philanthropic Ecosystem

Creating greater social impact throughout the philanthropic ecosystem—a report from a recent Markets for Giving workshop.

By Perla Ni | Jul. 16, 2010
 
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Economic Development

The Agency of African Girls and Women

Women are contributing to Africa’s growth surge. We cannot afford to overlook their potential and agency.

By Reeta Roy | 1 | Jul. 15, 2010
 
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Nonprofits

Shared Services Alliances: Part 2

A look at nonprofit back-office integrations, or Shared Service Alliances.

By Jean Butzen | 2 | Jul. 8, 2010