Combining philanthropy and business for a win-win outcome
In Pakistan, many education, health and poverty alleviation projects are financed by philanthropic contributions. One of the key challenges currently faced by the social sector locally and the world-over is the question of the sustainability and scaling of similar efforts, reports The Express Tribune.
Do coffee, do good
Emily Cheng of China Daily speaks to three siblings who are among the first to sell locally sourced, organic, fair-trade, and sustainably grown coffee, among other goods, from Yunnan farmers.
Student's group gets boost from Arthur Guinness Fund
The Kilkenny People reports that Raising and Giving Ireland, which aims to encourage young people to become active participants in society, was awarded €50, 000 along with business mentoring over two years to help progress the project.
Jobs fair helps out employers
Community interest company Social Enterprise Projects has teamed up with JobCentre Plus to run a jobs fair event at its base at the Hollybush Centre in Blurton, reports This is Staffordshire.
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