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Want To Serve The World's Poorest Citizens? Take Your Company Public In India

Nish Acharya

May 03, 2016 |

Forbes |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Mumbai

There is a substantial argument for increased involvement of private companies in venture philanthropy. Unlike large government bodies and NGOs, private companies are more nimble and experienced when it comes to strategies in marketing, R&D, creating pricing structures, and adapting to rapid social change. Three companies in India are seeing real results by serving India's poorest customers with a market-based approach.

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The Internet Mapmakers Helping Nepal

Robinson Meyer

May 02, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

Whenever there’s a natural catastrophe, a team of “crisis mappers” activate around the world. These volunteers use crowdsourcing tools to turn satellite data into digital maps, which are then used to make decisions on the ground, enabling rescuers to deliver food, shelter, and supplies to areas that need them most.

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Inside Colombia's City of Women

Kary Stewart

April 20, 2016 |

The Guardian |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Colombia, Turbaco

La Ciudad de Las Mujeres or the City of Women was built by displaced women in Colombia. They are the survivors of violence from the Colombian war. “Today the neighbourhood has its own infrastructure, housing almost 500 people with a school, all built by the women.” The organization has also established a credit fund for micro-enterprises, a brick factory, a community restaurant, and a childcare center.

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Selling entrepreneurship to a million students

Anna Patton

April 11, 2016 |

Devex |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda

Educate!, a social enterprise started in Uganda, helps students start businesses while they are still in school - students are "creating jobs instead of looking for them." The organization trains teachers and youth mentors, who then work with the students in their schools to get businesses off the ground. A randomized trial conducted in 2014 found that graduates of the program earned double the income of their peers.

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Half of This School's Students Are Homeless or in Foster Care. 82% Go to College.

Peter Slattery

March 28, 2016 |

Daily Beast |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Broome Street Academy uses a data-driven, mentoring, and community schooling approach to get over 80 percent of its student population, half of whom are homeless, into college. Broome distances itself from the typical charter school model - funding comes from independent fundraising, the state of New York, and a local nonprofit that doubles as the provider of free health services to students.

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Officials: ‘Woman's state' curbs domestic violence

Beatriz Alvarado

March 19, 2016 |

Corpus Christi Caller Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

In St. Paul, one of Minnesota’s collective approaches to solutions in action — dubbed The Blueprint for Safety — is a foundation of laws that adapt to the proliferation of domestic violence in the state and successful efforts of marrying the advocate community with the criminal justice system.

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Solving Cleveland's infant mortality crisis: Saving the Smallest

Brie Zeltner

March 16, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland has an alarmingly high rate of infant mortality, there are a large number of infant deaths from SIDS, sleep deaths, and problems stemming from being born prematurely. Programs across Cleveland are growing in order to help address these problems and better serve pregnant mothers, especially the populations that are particularly at-risk.

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Uganda - Legal Advice

Fi Glover Henrietta Moore Martha Lane Fox

March 13, 2016 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

Barefoot Law was founded to keep Ugandans educated about their legal rights. The group of lawyers provides legal help to 300,000 people each month, heavily supported by volunteers. As a non-profit social enterprise, the volunteer efforts are crucial to reaching such a wide audience. The key innovation is using a cell phone network to spread legal information using calls, texts, and social media.

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Here's What Happens When Child Brides Go to School

Priti Salian

March 08, 2016 |

GOOD Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, India, the literacy rate of women stands at 53%, which falls far below the country's rate of 74%, the low literacy rate is also believed to be a likely contributor to the high rate of child brides in the state. The Veerni Project started as a way to give girls the opportunity to continue their education through and past high school, by providing safe, clean room and board, meals and empowering its students and graduates to be agents of change.

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Houston's Quiet Revolution

Michael Berryhill

March 01, 2016 |

Places Journal |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Hundreds of immigrants in Houston often have no access to any social aid. One community, East Aldine, exemplifies this. It lacks sewers, water, or trash collection. But, with the help of one nonprofit residents are bypassing the city, and getting the help they need.

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