Economic empowerment made possible by connectivity isn’t just good news for women-- women and girls invest 90% of their earned income into their families and communities!
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Ara sees it as a critical duty to recruit thousands of bone marrow donors of African descent so that blood cancer and anemia patients will have a higher probability of finding a match and a greater likelihood of recovery from these diseases!
“A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done.” –Social activist and writer Marge Piercy
Simply put, the Caterpillar Foundation’s mission is to alleviate poverty and place people on the path to prosperity. As we work to address the root causes, systematic injustices and long term effects of extreme poverty, we know we cannot do this alone. It will take collaboration between public, private and non-profit entities. Together, we are stronger.
To that end,...
"It was a mild September night, and I was in Kenya’s northern frontier district, Laikipia. The Samburu Trust had arranged for me to spend a couple of hours with a Samburu elder and his family... I just wanted to capture a tiny slice of their everyday life."
Whether through music, dance, books, films, or even graffiti, art has the power to address some of the world's more pressing issues!
"More people have access to a mobile phone than a toilet." "1 in 10 people in the word lack access to safe water." Check out our list of the most SHOCKING global poverty facts that we're willing to bet you didn't know.
In this TED talk, social progress expert Michael Green imagines how the Sustainable Development Goals and their vision for a better future can be achieved!
Here at ONE, we’re interested in people using their business acumen to help solve critical socio-economic problems and assist in the fight for the 17 crucial #GlobalGoals as outlined by the UN last month. Take a look at our list of African entrepreneurs using their industry superpowers for positive change!
A recycled soap is so much more than what meets the eye: It can help prevent death and disease, allows for community empowerment, saves waste, AND provides employment. It’s one simple solution to a big problem—and benefits every stakeholder in the process.
With Halloween right around the corner, everyone is flooding the store to get their costumes, candies, and, of course, their pumpkins! Did you know that in Uganda, pumpkins are not only popular and prevalent, but are also sources of income for many?