From poverty to entrepreneurship: That’s friendship
by Nicholas Bray, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge
One social entrepreneur seeks to elevate those at the bottom of the pyramid in Bangladesh. But can she navigate the straits between government, the private sector and Mother Nature?
Runa Khan’sFriendship organisation works for the poorest of the poor in one of the poorest countries of the world. Many of the people of Bangladesh to whom Friendship provides healthcare, schooling and financial support live on unstable river islands at imminent risk of being swept away by floods. Read more
Sedex launches new website
September 7, 2011 by admin
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Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, unveils a fresh new look with the launch of its new website. Over the course of the last few months, the Sedex team has worked closely with web designers Wave to completely redevelop the existing website and create a site that is more interactive, informative and user friendly. Read more
Tertiary students work with SMEs in new Young CSR Leaders Award
August 29, 2011 by admin
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which has moved on to the next leg with a 60 per cent increase in the number of organisations adopting this principle over the past two years, will now place a greater focus on youth to lay down a CSR foundation for the future. Read more
‘The Hapinoy Program’ Wins Project Inspire Grand Prize
August 26, 2011 by admin
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The Singapore National Committee for UN Women (UN Women Singapore) and MasterCard Worldwide recently awarded a USD25,000 Women’s Empowerment grant to ‘The Hapinoy Program’ from the Philippines at the Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World Grand Finals held at the INSEAD Asia Campus in Singapore. Read more
Interface, Inc. CEO Shares Five Sustainability Successes Achieved in Past Year
August 17, 2011 by admin
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Interface, Inc., leader in design, production and sales of environmentally responsible modular carpet, believes that Earth Day is an important time for individuals and organizations to consider environmental impacts. The company recently revealed highlights made over the past year in reducing its own negative impacts on the earth to demonstrate ways other companies can achieve progress toward sustainability. Read more
Sedex opens office in North America
August 12, 2011 by admin
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Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, has opened a new office in North America . The office, located in central New York will enable Sedex to better support its growing membership base in North America. Read more
UN Women Singapore and MasterCard Unveil Top 10 Finalists for Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World
August 1, 2011 by admin
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The Singapore National Committee for UN Women (UN Women Singapore) and MasterCard have unveiled the top 10 finalists for Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World. Launched in commemoration of the 100th year of International Women’s Day, Project Inspire is a worldwide platform for socially-inspired 18-35 year-olds. This initiative gives youth from around the world the chance to empower disadvantaged women or girls in Asia/Pacific, Middle East or Africa.




