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In Search of Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DJ Bola could fully realize the potential of his venture and started to attend events and form connections within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. Furthermore, our research revealed that the unequal structure of Brazilian society is reproduced in the field of social entrepreneurship through two mechanisms.

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Ending Persistent Poverty in Rural America: The Role of CDFIs

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. This article introduces a new series, titled Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation. This article introduces our series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation.

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Taking Steps Toward Disability Inclusion in China

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Disability, poverty, and discrimination are part of a cycle where each reinforces the others. Entrepreneurship and self-employment are also emerging as promising avenues for individuals with disabilities. Changing prevailing cultural narratives is challenging but necessary, and people like Meihao Pan are leading the way.

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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income. Over the years that followed, we saw improved indicators in early childhood education, college and career readiness, local healthy food access, youth leadership and entrepreneurship, and overall community health ranking.

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Secure Your Intention: Why You Need To Power Up At Women’s Equality Day Conference

Fundraising Leadership

The results showed that “female business network initiatives may constitute an inclusive policy of women entrepreneurship,” and lead to more success. Women who are paid less than their male counterparts have less money to support themselves and their families, which can lead to financial instability and poverty. and across the world.

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How Radical Trust Creates Long-Term Resilience

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Poverty is not about the absence of material possessions. Poverty is about people not knowing or owning their choices.” McNulty: How do you cultivate a culture of community empowerment and trust within your organization—not just at the leadership level, but at all levels? How did that change happen?

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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Bloomerang

This funder invests in and strengthens the capacity of women-led movements to advance meaningful social, cultural, and economic change in women’s lives, specifically across three areas: Economic Justice, Safety, and Women’s Health. Foundation is to build women’s collective power in the U.S. to advance equity and justice for all.

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