Project to Empower Underserved Women Entrepreneurs Using Smartphones
March 2, 2012 by admin
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Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach™ initiative, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and the Foundation for Women’s Education and Training today announced a collaborative project to support women entrepreneurs in Malaysia. The project aims to enhance women’s skills and knowledge in the areas of business and technology by leveraging the Mentoring Women in Business Program developed by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, which combines mentoring with technology to offer cross-border support to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs.
Through this collaboration, women entrepreneurs mainly from Selangor, Kedah and Perlis, Malaysia who previously took part in Information Communication and Technology (ICT) training with the Foundation for Women’s Education and Vocational Training, will use 3G-enabled smartphones and laptops to connect and engage with a community of skilled business professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world.
“Many women in developing and emerging economies have the ideas and ambition needed to become successful entrepreneurs, but are held back by barriers such as lack of access to technology and information, market opportunities, business skills and self-confidence,” said Cherie Blair, founder of Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. “We are looking forward to expanding this program in Malaysia in order to help women entrepreneurs develop, grow and maintain their own successful businesses.”
E-mentoring provides women from underserved areas with access to technology training and a platform to network and share information with other like-minded entrepreneurs, as well as access to information and dedicated mentors who have the business, marketing and technical skills to advise them on their business goals.
“Qualcomm proudly supports the Mentoring Women in Business Program by providing technical and project management, as well as the support of our employees as mentors,” said Shawn A. Covell, vice president of Wireless Reach for Qualcomm. “By leveraging the latest wireless technology, women entrepreneurs in Malaysia will have access to information and a global network to help maximize their potential, improve their professional opportunities and succeed in their ventures.”
“Mentoring has been proven to provide women entrepreneurs with not only the knowledge, but also the boost of confidence, necessary to improve the performance of their business,” said Mariamah Jaffar, president of the Foundation for Women’s Education and Vocational Training. “We are thrilled that this project will work to provide underprivileged women in Malaysia with skills and access to a community that can enable them to be self-reliant and improve their socio-economic status through entrepreneurship.”
Is CSR’s credibility swiftly reversing?
by Mark Lee Hunter, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge.
Doing well by doing good is getting a bad reputation…. just when we really need it.
Corporate social responsibility … and your eyes glaze. You’re not alone. Last October, I saw a lecture hall full of members and guests of the INSEAD Alumni Sustainability Roundtable who almost unanimously raised their hands in support of a proposal that “corporate social responsibility” should disappear from our lexicon. Even people who walk the CSR talk want another brand. Read more
Singapore Students Win FedEx Access Award at the 2012 Asia Pacific Junior Achievement Company of the Year Competition
February 24, 2012 by admin
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At the 2012 Asia Pacific Junior Achievement (JA) Company of the Year Competition hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia, student-run company, “y-Craft,” won the annual FedEx Access Award. These student entrepreneurs from Jakarta created gifts and premium giveaway products intended to help build their clients’ brands. Y-Craft created a multi-use pen which included a USB drive and presentation pointer. Y-Craft also produced luggage tags intended as giveaways for convention and trade expo attendees. Read more
Cairn India comes out tops at Blue Dart CSR Awards, India
February 23, 2012 by admin
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Cairn India, one of the country’s leading upstream oil and gas company, won the Blue Dart Global CSR Award for ‘Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practice Overall’ at a glittering ceremony on 18th February 2012 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The Hon’ble Union Minister of Corporate Affairs, Dr. M. Veerappa Moily presented the global CSR awards, which was part of the 1st World CSR Day. Read more
GRI Certified Training on Reporting by CSE (Athens, 19 & 20 March 2012)
Gain insight on the conceptual introduction and preparation of the GRI reporting process, covering all aspects of GRI reporting: from dialogue with stakeholders and credibility of the reporting process, to the definition of content, monitoring and communication of the final CSR/ Sustainability Report. Read more
Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training IEMA Approved by CSE (Athens, 15 & 16 March 2012)
The “Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training” entails a global perspective, representing various perspectives of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development and focusing on the most advanced methodologies on CSR Strategy and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Green Marketing and CSR Scorecard.
Get answers on:
- How to communicate CSR programs
- How to embed CSR in strategy and operations
- How measuring GHG emissions contributes toward your sustainability strategy
- How to use CSR and CSR reporting as your competitive advantage
- How to develop your business case for CSR
Topics Covered
- Definition of Sustainability (CSR)
- Local and International Trends & Legislation in CSR & Climate Change
- Stakeholder Approach & Triple Bottom Line
- Design of a Sustainability Strategy
- Creation of a Carbon Footprint Strategy & LCA
- Green & Cause Related Marketing
- GRI Reporting and Verification (GRI guidelines)
- Global Standards, Guidelines
- Tools for Integration (GRI, CDP, ISO 26000, UN Global Compact)
- The Role of Sustainability (CSR) Manager
Learning Benefits
- Professional Certification as a Sustainability / CSR Practitioner
- Develop as an in-house or external consultant in your field or sector
- Learn to use a comprehensive approach to create effective strategies and reports
- Join a global network of Sustainability experts and on-going learning opportunities
- Comfortable small group setting, yet highly intensive
- Interactive exercises with diverse pool of participants
- Short Course (first and final projects completed remotely)
Fields that Benefit
- CSO’s
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Sustainability / CSR Managers
- Environment Executives
- General Management
The CSR-P Certification
Upon successful completion of the training (and post course assignment) professionals gain the CSR-P Certification and CSR-P Seal. This is a world renowned recognition that verifies the CSR-P status.
CSE has trained more than 5,000 professionals, General Managers, Directors, and Senior Executives from prestigious organisations, across 25 countries and 5 continents since 2005. At present, more than 300 CSR Practitioners across North America, Europe, and the Middle East are implementing the most advanced methodologies on CSR Strategy and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Green Marketing and CSR Scorecard.
CSE is a GRI Certified Training Partner in Greece and Arab Speaking Middle East Countries.
Global Certified Carbon Footprint (CCF) Practitioner Training
CSE is hosting its first global Carbon Footprint Practitioner Training (IEMA Approved) in Brussels 1 & 2 March 2012. The training will be delivered for the 1st time in Brussels, aiming to provide global perspective to key global environmental issues and equip participants with competitive skills and knowledge to implement sustainability within their organizations. Read more
