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Impact investing seeks to fill the gap between philanthropic donations and what governments in developing countries can spend on projects to improve the lives of their people. This is the position held by many of the presenters at the third Vatican Conference on Impacting Investing held 10 July, 2018.
An example of such a gap is regular access to clean water, a challenge for some 2.1 billion people around the world. Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas relief and development agency, has launched an impact investment project designed to help local communities improve their water and sanitation service.
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Women currently hold just 28% of the world's wealth, but that could soon change. A new study from the Bank of America Institute finds that by 2030, women in the US will hold more than half of the...more
World'S Largest Climate Finance Fund Explains Investment Approach 
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The Green Climate Fund is the world's biggest dedicated fund designed to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate changeand it's looking for new investments. Henry Gonzalez, the...more
Beyond Recycling, a True Solution for Plastic 
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Two of the world's biggest financial institutions have come together to call for an end to plastic pollution. In a joint statement, Triodos Bank and Triodos Investment Management say it's...more
Kenya: Mumbe Mwangangi Improves Child Literacy Using Ai
"Education, a fundamental right, is a powerful catalyst for development worldwide." That's what Kenyan social entrepreneur Mumbe Mwangangi has to say about her new startup, Nyansapo AI, which...more
"Education, a fundamental right, is a powerful catalyst for development worldwide." That's what Kenyan social entrepreneur Mumbe Mwangangi has to say about her new startup, Nyansapo AI, which...more
Five Social Enterprises Get Rs 45 Lakh Funding from Sbi Foundation at Youth for India Conclave 2024
"The future of our nation hinges upon its young,educated, and socially conscious demographic," State Bank of India CEOjay Prakash says in a press release. Prakash is referring to the roughly 1...more
"The future of our nation hinges upon its young,educated, and socially conscious demographic," State Bank of India CEOjay Prakash says in a press release. Prakash is referring to the roughly 1...more
Riba Announces Honorary Fellows 2024
The director of the Flanders Architecture Institute in Belgium has been named an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Guardian reports. Sofie De Caigny, who took over...more
The director of the Flanders Architecture Institute in Belgium has been named an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Guardian reports. Sofie De Caigny, who took over...more
Three Honored for Innovation, Entrepreneurial Excellence
In 2011, the University of Wisconsin-Madison gave its Entrepreneurial Achievement Award to three alumni: Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter. This year, the school bestowed the award...more
In 2011, the University of Wisconsin-Madison gave its Entrepreneurial Achievement Award to three alumni: Mark Bakken, James Dahlberg, and Dorri McWhorter. This year, the school bestowed the award...more
30Th Anniversary Milestone for Easter Ross-Based Recycling Social Enterprise Ilm Highland
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Scottish charity ILM Highland is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend, and the electrical appliance recycling nonprofit has had a big impact on the region over the years. Over the past...more
Coastal Second Harvest Food Bank Awarded Grant From Duke Energy Foundation
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"Many food banks have experienced unprecedented demand in the last few years," Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, says in a press release. "Together, we can reach even more...more
Cffc Celebrates 25Th Anniversary with Gala of Giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County
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Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County
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