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The Social Impact Investment Mirage

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Kahi is the CEO and founder of Eat Offbeat, a refugee-driven food company that delivers meals conceived and prepared by refugees. ” Due to the persistent idea that only nonprofits can and should solve pressing societal issues, many social entrepreneurs feel they are in a bind. Manal Kahi told us she had a similar experience.

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Eco-Friendly Ideas to Increase Sustainability in Hospitality

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Donate excess food from hotel functions rather than throwing it out. Plant a garden on-site for employees to enjoy during breaks, reducing food miles even further. Her interests include outdoor activities, fitness, technology, entrepreneurship and everything in between. This saves paper and energy used to make new towels.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Agriculture programs, for example, often focus on food security rather than achieving productivity gains, despite the fact that countries have not historically “smallholder-farmed” their way into prosperity. In the social enterprise and impact investment space, reliance on the “individual as consumer” frame can perhaps be traced back to C.K.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. For instance, Bayer is working with the social enterprise reach52 as a part of its The Nutrient Gap Initiative. Investment.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

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Whole Foods Market’s Whole Kids Foundation’s “primary programs like salad bar and school gardens grants and healthy teacher trainings expand access to healthy food choices, connect kids to the root of their food, and empower educators. Whole Kids Foundation. Areas served: US. First Book. Areas served: US. Areas served: US.