Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

” Before the cooperative, women were selling pineapples at a much lower price and were stuck in a cycle of poverty. Once the cooperative was set up with support from civil society 10 years ago, the collective progress has become visceral. The name literally translates to “lift one another up.”

Food 107

Food Civil Society Agriculture Public and Social Policy 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Data released in 2022 by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE, “Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics”) shows that unemployment and informal labor are higher among this group, which is also more exposed to violence and poverty. Per the World Bank’s poverty line threshold, 18.6

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As the United Nations highlights, eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge and an absolute requirement for sustainable development. To achieve this, more businesses need to join with the government and civil society to actively confront inequality, poverty, and climate change together. Earning $1.30

Agriculture 99

Agriculture Civil Society Poverty Environmental 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 17, 2022

All sectors have a role to play in achieving climate justice, but it’s fair to say that compared to government and civil society, business is late in addressing the challenge and is in fact frequently called out as part of the problem. Why Climate Justice Matters to Business.

Civil Society 83

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Energy 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 28, 2023

Their experiences show how the interdependencies of the SDGs come to life at the local level: Ending homelessness requires addressing issues of poverty, mental and physical health, quality employment, environmental justice, and climate change—in addition to safe and affordable housing.

Collaborations 95

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 95

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

This foundation provides approximately $130 million each year in total grant activity supporting nonprofits that provide direct services in the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Mary’s Pence.

Health 80

Health Foundations Entrepreneurship Education 80

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If countries, including the United States , want to move toward a more equitable future for people of diverse genders, it is essential that decision makers, from policy makers to funders to organizational leaders, recognize and activate the potential of youth and LGBTQ+ people.

Public and Social Policy 101

Public and Social Policy Governance Civil Society Public Policy 101