How to network and build value based relationships?

Building Value-Based Relationship Building value-based relationships mean building a relationship with someone not only because you like them but also because they have something that you need and you also have something to offer them. To build a robust value-based relationship, one must have the […]

Inspiring Founder’s Story – Drew Edwards, Founder of Pangea

This edition of inspiring founder’s stories features Drew Edwards. Drew Edwards is the Co-founder and CEO of Pangea Educational Development. He is a social entrepreneur with international development experience across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. He has spent his career working in education with children in post-conflict and crisis settings. He has extensive experience in informal and primary education in low-resource settings. His research interests include early childhood literacy, inclusion and belonging, and the intersection of violence and education. He has written for UNESCO, spoken on NPR, and on stage at SXSWedu.  In the video above, he shares the inspiring story of how he founded Pangea and its mission and what they have been able to accomplish so far. We hope you will draw some inspiration from his story. 

How social ventures’ boards can help prevent or manage risks

Risk management is usually considered an exercise exclusive to management. Since the global financial crisis of 2008 and the sophistication of businesses due to technology and globalization, boards have awoken to their oversight responsibility for their organization’s risk management. Increased scrutiny over risks Corporate governance […]

A journey of a thousand miles begins with 6 months

From the drawing board to our own silicon valley, 18 social impact leaders take their ideas from mere creative currency to real ventures. Six months of rigorous learning, coaching, mentorship and peer collaborations via Impact Toolbox have produced these innovative leaders. Allow us to showcase […]

Venture Spotlight: Brenda Nakanwagi, Farmer Evolve

Venture: Farmer Evolve (Uganda) Founder: Brenda Nakanwagi Testimonial: Farmer Evolve is an initiative that has set out to alleviate poverty among smallholder farmers and promote food security. They are doing this through Agricultural Training and Financing. They train farmers’ better farming methods, after which we […]

Venture Spotlight: Rural Farmers Hub, Segun Adegun

Venture: Rural Farmers Hub Co-founder: Segun Adegun Social Impact: 6,417+ farmers served excluding ag experts, dealers, EAs, field agents, traders, exporters, OEMs, and other service providers. Funds raised: $150k + Geographical Reach: Nigeria, Nambia, Burkinafaso and also  currently setting up in Angola, Malawi, Tanzania and […]

Venture Spotlight – NI’mah Andre Foundation

Venture: Ni’mah Andre Foundation Founder: Iresalewa Muhammed-Bello Impact: Fully paid for over 80 medical emergencies through crowdfunding Funds raised: $40k + Story: Ni’mah Andre foundation is a non-profit organization with a core focus on driving inclusivity and access to quality medical care for all, especially […]

2021 Youth In Development Boot Camp Report

The Youths (ages of 15 to 35) make up 40% of Africa’s population, thus, the youngest population in the world. Lately, many youths have begun to participate in developing the continent through entrepreneurship and sustainable development initiatives. Some of the enterprises do not survive the […]

Venture Spotlight -U-recycle Initiative

Venture: U-Recycle Founder: Oluwaseyi Moejoh Website: www.urecycleinitiative.org/ Story: Oluwaseyi Moejoh is the founder of the U-recycle Initiative. U-recycle Initiative is a social enterprise that educates schools and communities about the value of recycling by creating programs and proffering deep-rooted solutions to make recycling waste more […]

Finding your funding model

Every week, we recommend a piece of reading for social change-makers. Our pick for this week is a Stanford Social Innovation Review on how to find your funding model.  In this review, the author discussed five main tips for finding your organization’s funding model. The […]