Two central themes within Judaism – one that values every being as equal, one that calls on us to work for a kinder world – offer direction and a sense of humility, while collaboration across faiths provides 'spiritual fuel' to continue the journey.
Izzy Obeng and Bayo Adelaja both created ventures that make it easier for diverse founders to grow a business. But social entrepreneurs of colour still face barriers, especially in accessing finance. Dr Yaz Osho explores what needs to change.
Honours bestowed on Sara Llewellin, Vidhya Alakeson and Ceri Goddard among others, as new campaign calls for an end to the “colonial links” of their awards.
Working in a majority white organisation can make people of colour feel like they don’t belong. For some, that prompts deep commitment to change social enterprises and charities from within.
Participatory funding puts decisions into the hands of those most affected by the money. It's a massive shift – but one that could make philanthropy and impact investing more open, transparent and community-driven.
False trade-offs and quick fixes may be appealing during times of fear and uncertainty – but we need to allow for and even embrace the messy reality of multiple approaches if we're to solve today's biggest problems.
“Without facts we have no shared reality and it becomes impossible to tackle existential problems”. Plus: actor Mark Ruffalo on “oppressive” white men and Taiwan's Audrey Tang on the new democracy.
Pursuing justice and dignity, not just charity, means acknowledging complicity in systems of inequality – and backing the 'troublemakers' who will hold you to account, says boss of influential US foundation.
SOCAP Virtual: To make real progress on today's meatiest problems, impact investors themselves may need to make uncomfortable changes. Some insiders, at least, are not convinced they’re willing to do so.
