Social Welfare

Empowering Social Welfare to Fight Poverty

Garment workers India

Protecting Garment Workers from Climate Extremes

Garment workers, particularly women, face growing risks from climate extremes, threatening their health, wages, and livelihoods. A climate-responsive worker insurance program—funded by fashion brands, suppliers, and governments—could provide crucial protections, ensuring financial security and resilience. As climate risks intensify, the fashion industry must prioritize worker-centered solutions for a just transition and sustainable supply chains.
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Antoinette Marie and Sander de Jong

Blockchain, Food and Supply Chains with Antoinette and Sander

Antoinette Marie, Director of Heifer Labs, and Sander de Jong, Managing Director of Fairfood talk blockchain, supplychains and food.
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Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights

Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights: Smart Climate Action and Good Business

Investing in women’s health and reproductive rights is both smart climate action and good business. With women disproportionately affected by climate stressors—like heat, flooding, and forced migration—companies have a responsibility and a benefit in enhancing their health. Boosting women’s well-being strengthens supply chains, drives productivity, and builds resilience in the face of climate change.
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Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino

Women’s Health & Climate Justice at COP29 in Baku with Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino

As the climate COP29 in Baku concludes without much fanfare, understanding what was really going on is more important than ever. Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador, Malkia Johns sits down within the COP and speaks with two women’s health activists, Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino.
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Partnering to Close Gaps in Care in Rural Communities with Merck

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Supporting Social Entrepreneurs for Impact at Scale

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Partnering to Close Gaps in Care in Rural Communities

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How Can Businesses Harness the Power of Plants to Solve the Global Malnutrition Crisis?

The global malnutrition crisis presents a growing challenge, but businesses have a powerful tool at their disposal: plants. By leveraging plant-based innovations, companies can develop sustainable, nutrient-rich solutions that combat food insecurity. Chris Grayson, The Power of Nutrition, shares how harnessing the potential of plants not only addresses malnutrition but also taps into a rising demand for healthier, eco-conscious products.
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Teacher at a black board. Waste and Education

From Waste to Wonder: Empowering Global Education and Transforming Lives

Waste to Wonder Worldwide transforms discarded corporate furniture into valuable resources for underserved communities. Since 2003, its “School in a Box” initiative has furnished over 1,400 schools in 40 countries, impacting 1.5 million young people. This social enterprise exemplifies how businesses can leverage resources to drive sustainability and social change, creating a lasting global impact.
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Sorting Coffee Beans in Rwanda - farmer wellbeing in the coffee supply chain

What 3,000 Farmers Told Us About Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

A new report from 60 Decibels reveals insights from 3,000 coffee farmers in Uganda and Rwanda, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the coffee supply chain. While profitability and financial security remain elusive for many, farmers show resilience and commitment. By prioritizing farmer voices and wellbeing, the coffee industry can foster greater sustainability and equity.
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Jan Carney profile photo

Public Health and Scaling Impact with Jan Carney

Social Impact Pioneer Dr. Jan Carney talks public health – tackling the biggest morbidity and mobility on a community and society scale.
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Global Youth Mental Health

An Open Letter to Global Leaders: Now is the Time to Address Youth Global Mental Health

The Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health is calling on public and private sector leaders to unite in a collective call for action. Our mission is clear: to rally for increased investment in mental health support for children and young people worldwide. Will you join us?
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Tourism Growth and Housing Affordability

How Can We Balance Tourism Growth with Housing Affordability for Local Communities?

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Online Written Discussion – Human-centered communications

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Briana-Marbury Digital Financial Inclusion

Digital Financial Inclusion Innovations with Briana Marbury

Social Impact Pioneer Briana Marbury, The Interledger Foundation talks about her work shaping the future of digital financial inclusion.
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Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets

As we strive for sustainable diets to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, concerns arise about their nutritional adequacy. A systematic review reveals that eco-friendly diets may lead to lower intakes of essential micronutrients, posing risks to vulnerable populations. How can we balance environmental sustainability with optimal nutrition?
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Desta Lakew on Global Health and Climate Change

Climate Change and Global Health with Desta Lakew

Social Impact Pioneer, Desta Lakew joins us to share her insights on Africa’s health, climate change and why sick care won’t work.
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Sunflower farmer in Tanzania. Sustainable Agriculture and Zero Hunger

How Sustainable Agriculture Contributes to Achieving Zero Hunger

Amid rising global hunger due to pandemic, conflict, and climate change, SDG2: Zero Hunger remains a paramount goal. Learn how Farm Africa is enhancing smallholder farmers’ resilience in Eastern Africa through climate-smart agriculture, holistic programs, and empowering community-led initiatives, driving forward the critical mission to eradicate hunger by 2030.
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FemTech and Health

FemTech and the Gender Health Gap

A recent report from Citi Global Insights explores the gender health gap, and the contribution that FemTech – which applies digital technology to address health conditions that impact women– can make to closing it.
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Dr Orsolya Ihasz

Combining Social Impact and Entrepreneurship Skills with Orsolya Ihasz

Social Impact Pioneer Dr Orsolya Ihasz exemplifies what happens when social impact and entrepreneurship skills are combined.
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What do we mean by "Social Welfare"?

Discover how enhancing social welfare can empower communities and reduce poverty through integrated business solutions and policy advocacy.

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