Social Good

How Education Unlocks Financial Freedom

Financial inclusion is an imperative goal for Africa. We spoke to CEO and Founder of Fineazy, Monique Baars, whose approach to financial inclusion is slightly different to most. Rather than using technology to adapt product fit or improve accessibility, Monique is using education, artificial intelligence, and relatable, human stories to empower consumers. Monique’s big dream is to, “Change the world …

Beyond crowdfunding

2020 has been a heavy year for many, filled with harrowing stories of loss and pain. I believe if today we fail to listen, advocate and act to create a better world for future generations, we’ll be faced with an even greater tragedy. COVID-19 and the #BlackLivesMatter movement have exposed the flaws of capitalism. For too long, businesses have made …

Tips for Entering the Social Enterprise Industry as an Entrepreneur

Entering the social enterprise industry as an entrepreneur can be intimidating. With so many issues to support, how do you choose one? How do you ensure a profitable business that’s still focused on doing good? Luckily, there are several ways you can use a market-driven business model to create a successful organization with a long term impact on social and …

Immigrant-run sewing co-op aims to end fast fashion culture, starting with Muslims

CHICAGO (RNS) — Perhaps no item of clothing so immediately expresses a person’s values as a hijab. Why then, asks Hoda Katebi, do American Muslim women not take care to wear a hijab that is in line with their thinking about human rights and worker exploitation? “Our clothes are so intimate to our bodies,” said Katebi, 24, an Iranian American …