“We Seek to Build a Culture That Transforms Human Lives, a Culture of Solidarity”
Investment in Brazil’s Social Good Sphere used to rely on private sponsors and small donors. During its 25 year history the Instituto da Criança has always sought to diversify its income streams and establish more long-term, sizeable investments to support its projects. How do their best business practices and an sense of solidarity help reshape […]
“What Will Happen in the Future as We incubate Mission Aligned Businesses, Knowing the Danger of Losing the Balance”
It was just a few years ago when we wrote: “It seems that YCAB’s growth and international expansion is only just beginning.” YCAB believes that financial independence and self-sufficiency are essential to development, that dignity comes before development, and YCAB works hard to develop vulnerable youth by giving them access to education and economic assistance. […]
“Backdoors is an Opportunity to Inspire People to Take Action to End Online Violence Against Women”
Amnesty International India is launching its global campaign focusing on Online Violence Against Women during Backdoors, a music festival headlined by American Hip Hop artist Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals. All profits from tickets sales are going toward the cause. A good opportunity to talk to Asmita Basu, Programmes Director of Amnesty India by […]
“Blockchain Offers to Producers of Himalayan Teas to Establish Their Authenticity to World Customers”
Almost seven years ago, I remember Anuj Kapoor discussing Near Field Communications, Tokenization and other recent technologies. He was both enthusiastic and circumspect. Perhaps even a little too advanced for most of us to recognize the revolution in the making. Today, he is Director of a young and growing organization, Himalayan People, that aims to […]
“We Took a Big Leap Forward to Integrate Digitalization: It Will Make a Difference to People in Need”
From the benefits of digitization in the humanitarian sector to the signature of the UN Compact for Migration, DRC’s Secretary General does not forget the broken shadows wandering through the deserts of Libya and Algeria, abandoned to violence, abuse, and crime. Christian Friis Bach has a lot to say and reflect upon. by Jean-Christophe Nothias […]
“We Witness Opportunity for Growth if We Look at the Nonprofit Sector as an Economic Sector”
With many eyes turning to SITAWI Finance for Good, a pioneer organization in the development of financial solutions for social impact and in the analysis of the social and environmental performance of companies and financial institutions in the most populated country in South America. You too, should give me a call, if you look for […]
“We’ve Gone Through Proof of Concept in Very Diverse Conflict Contexts”
Few non-profit organisations were born in the Middle East, (Jordan), but how many worldwide have accomplished what Generations For Peace has in just ten years? The story isn’t about funding or tradition. It’s about modernity, brightness, elegance and efficiency. Generations For Peace (GFP) is an incredible fast learning, fast growing, peacebuilding machine, rooted in a […]
“We Are Currently Working on Developing a Street Sports Incubator In Jordan With Jordan Youth Innovation Forum”
As a non-profit born in Denmark, GAME has successfully extended its operations in Lebanon – where Simon Prahm now lives with family – , in Somaliland, Italy, Greece, Malta, Lithuania, and Jordan. GAME’s mission is to create lasting social change through youth-led street sports and culture, something of a daily Olympic Games outside in the […]
“Brazil is at Risk, as a Whole Generation is Being Educated in a Poor and Unfair Way”
As Brazil is still struggling to avoid a complete political melting down, its third sector cannot escape some hard realities. CIEDS CEO Vandré Brilhante takes a close look at his own challenges and at Brazil’s future, with realism and pragmatism, and still a sense of optimism. One his main concerns is certainly the ongoing making-of […]
“We See the Opportunity for This Model to be Replicated in Other Spheres”
Symphonia for South Africa is partnering under-resourced school principals with seasoned business leaders to strengthen leadership and management capacity. Since they began in 2010, they are getting close to 700 pairings. We speak with Louis Van Rhyn, founder and CEO of this amazing social entreprise based in South Africa – one of the three new […]
“Brazilian Private Sector Has Paused Its Social Investment”
Fernando Alvez, CEO of Brazilian NGO, Citizen Network (Rede Cidadã), acknowledges the impact of the ‘impeachment’ crisis and the ongoing turmoil in Brazilian politics and civil society. Innovation will make a difference to get through. by Jean-Christophe Nothias | Editor Jean-Christophe Nothias (JCN): It might be difficult for outsiders to understand what is going […]
“The Idea Behind BRAC is to Change Systems of Inequity”
As the World Top SGOs new edition is going live, we’ve decided to launch a series of interviews with executives of organizations that are part of the rankings, the Ivy League of the “for-good” world. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairperson of BRAC, opens the series on behalf of 118,000+ employees working for what […]
“The World is on Fire”
by Jean-Christophe Nothias | Editor With the World Humanitarian Summit fast approaching, Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of Mercy Corps, took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about his vision for the Summit, how aid can do better, and what’s coming next for the international humanitarian system. Jean-Christophe Nothias (JCN): What have been the key […]
“I Want to Maintain Hope in the World Humanitarian Summit”
Though the organization participated in preparatory meetings for next week’s World Humanitarian Summit, Kimse Yok Mu (KYM) was inexplicably not invited. In this interview, KYM ‘s CEO Ayşe Özkalay explains that the prominent Turkish NGO has hope that the WHS will deliver on its promise of a realistic global humanitarian agenda. by Jean-Christophe Nothias | Editor […]