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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.
For more on the conference visit our blog post.
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School Board Set to Name Superintendent Finalists 
The superintendent of a Georgia school district is stepping down after less than two years on the job. Dalton Public Schools Superintendent Tim Scott, who began in the position in 2018, will take...more
The superintendent of a Georgia school district is stepping down after less than two years on the job. Dalton Public Schools Superintendent Tim Scott, who began in the position in 2018, will take...more
Senate Bill Encouraging Mental and Physical Health Education in Schools Works Its Way ... 
"It's more than just food and water and shelter, we now know that as a society, we now know that as a society." That's what an Alaska school board member has to say about a bill that would...more
"It's more than just food and water and shelter, we now know that as a society, we now know that as a society." That's what an Alaska school board member has to say about a bill that would...more
Challenges of Hinterland Tourism 
If you're looking for a getaway from the city that never sleeps, India's Goa is the place for you. But if you're looking for a getaway from the city that never sleeps, Goa is the place for...more
If you're looking for a getaway from the city that never sleeps, India's Goa is the place for you. But if you're looking for a getaway from the city that never sleeps, Goa is the place for...more
During Nysc, I Sacrificed Pleasure, Became Stingy to Grow My Food Business
When Gladys Markus graduated from her accounting course at Nigeria's Plateau State University last year, she had one thing on her mind: Starting a food business. The then-22-year-old had been...more
When Gladys Markus graduated from her accounting course at Nigeria's Plateau State University last year, she had one thing on her mind: Starting a food business. The then-22-year-old had been...more
Kannada Koota New York Is Reshaping Diaspora Experience: Badari Ambatti
Badari Ambatti and his wife, Roopa Hhaprakash, moved from Bengaluru, India, to Garden City Park in New York about 10 years ago, and since then, they've made a home for themselves and their daughter,...more
Badari Ambatti and his wife, Roopa Hhaprakash, moved from Bengaluru, India, to Garden City Park in New York about 10 years ago, and since then, they've made a home for themselves and their daughter,...more
Australian Entrepreneur Hailed for Cleaning Philippines' Trash-Strewn River €“ but Will It Last?
"People used to go swimming in it, and then how grateful [they] are for the work that we're doing in conjunction with the government and other organizations," Mike Smith tells This Week in...more
"People used to go swimming in it, and then how grateful [they] are for the work that we're doing in conjunction with the government and other organizations," Mike Smith tells This Week in...more
Penticton Prospera Branch Donates $5K to Local Breakfast Program for Kids
"A nutritious breakfast isn't just about filing empty stomachs; it's about nourishing young minds." That's what Vicki Cutler, a branch manager at Prospera Credit Union in British Columbia, had to...more
"A nutritious breakfast isn't just about filing empty stomachs; it's about nourishing young minds." That's what Vicki Cutler, a branch manager at Prospera Credit Union in British Columbia, had to...more
Devin Booker Starting 5 2023-24 Grant Recipients Announced
Devin Booker is making good on his promise to give $2.5 million to Arizona nonprofits over the next five years. The NBA player and the Phoenix Suns have announced the recipients of the 2023-24...more
Devin Booker is making good on his promise to give $2.5 million to Arizona nonprofits over the next five years. The NBA player and the Phoenix Suns have announced the recipients of the 2023-24...more
Hornady Manufacturing Presents Significant Donation to Ccc
Central Community College in Grand Island, Neb., is getting a major boost in its criminal justice program thanks to a $750,000 donation from Hornady Manufacturing. The money will go to the...more
Central Community College in Grand Island, Neb., is getting a major boost in its criminal justice program thanks to a $750,000 donation from Hornady Manufacturing. The money will go to the...more
Juul Speaks at Golden K Club
It's not every day that a group of senior citizens wins a big prize, but that's exactly what happened to seniors in Kingsford, ND, last week. The Dickinson Area Community Foundation's Golden K...more
It's not every day that a group of senior citizens wins a big prize, but that's exactly what happened to seniors in Kingsford, ND, last week. The Dickinson Area Community Foundation's Golden K...more
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This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.