Better Vision for the Poor

The article discusses various approaches to tackle serving the 500 to 100 million people who require vision correction and are not receiving it.  Given the various approaches, the reasons why

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The Encore Fellowships Network

The Encore Fellowships Network organizes talented, experienced professionals to work paid fellowships with social-purpose organizations for http://www.theessaymag.com/canada/ six months to one year. The program is in its fifth year of

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CERES Fair Food

CERES Fair Food is a fresh fruit and vegetable delivery business serving households across Melbourne. Fair Food’s fresh produce is locally sourced, seasonal and organic. From its website, consumers can

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YouthBuild USA

The mission of YouthBuild USA is to unleash the intelligence and positive energy of low-income youth to rebuild their communities and their lives. Main Source Case Study Website Key takeaways: Consider having a how-to manual

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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games.

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Women Like Us

Women Like Us is a social enterprise and community interest company which helps recruit women with children into part-time jobs and helps employers find experienced, part-time staff. Since starting-up in

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Divine Chocolate

Divine Chocolate was launched in 1998. The organization aims to improve the livelihoods of West African cocoa farmers by creating a premium branded chocolate in the United Kingdom. Divine Chocolate

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Atira Women’s Society

Atira Women’s Society is a nonprofit organization that provides housing, advocacy and support to women and their children who are experiencing the impact of violence. In 2002 Atira launched a

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Common Thread Cooperative

Common Thread Cooperative is a social enterprise that sources street banners and other fabric to convert them into colourful and durable products. They coordinate production using their network of producers.

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