What is it like to run a Business as Mission company?
From an article by Business as Mission (BAM)
Especially in the kind of challenging contexts that business as mission practitioners often find themselves. Reflections of one CEO and wisdom for those considering starting a BAM organisation.
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Providing educational courses for disadvantaged women
From information from Blackburne House
“Women feel safe when they come here. We serve 500-700 women every academic year. Last year, there were 70 nationalities represented, so having a safe, culturally sensitive environment is essential.”
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Enhancing community economic ecosystems
From a report by Truist Foundation
A Foundation inspiring and building better lives and communities through philanthropy. Helping non-profits build economic mobility in their communities, making a meaningful difference in those they serve.
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What happens when you give teens no-strings cash?
From an article by The Hechinger Report
Transfers for 40 weeks to students from mostly disadvantaged families resulted in better attendance, higher nutrition, increased confidence and financial literacy, a savings habit but no improvement in...
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Developing a growth mindset for farmers in Africa
From an article by Next Billion
"What key element are development sector practitioners potentially neglecting in approaches to agricultural development?" A focus on the soft skills - critical thinking, self-esteem, problem-solving, leadership, etc.
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Supplier resilience equals supply chain resilience
From a webinar by Business Fights Poverty
The Mars-Tanager mint partnership shows how diversified income streams, gender inclusion, applied agricultural research creates a more resilient, sustainable agricultural sector. What are the learnings?
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Online - On-Demand Webinar - Supporting families to navigate tough times
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On-demand: Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity and isolation
This on-demand webinar can be watched any time from Tuesday 4 August to Tuesday 25 August. You can also pause the recording and come back to it at a time that suits.
This webinar will explore how practitioners can better support children and families who may be experiencing multiple hardships. This webinar will help you:
- understand the impacts of social determinants of health inequalities on child and family health and wellbeing, and the many ways families are responding to these impacts
- better support families impacted by social determinants of health inequalities, including supporting them to reconnect with their existing knowledge, skills and values
- reduce families’ experiences of isolation and stigma that can come from experiencing health inequalities - gain insight into how you can gather and share ideas from the families you work with to support your practice.
04/08/2026
09:00