Sustainable Development- Poverty by Vardhan Choudhary https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv It describe 5 social enterprise that have a poverty as a sustainable development goal. en-us 2017-05-27 10:42:41 UTC 2024-05-05 01:03:45 UTC hello@padlet.com 5) Upaya Social Ventures- A hand-up and not a hand-out is the best way to lift families out of extreme poverty’ vardhan_54321 https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077775  In the sector of poverty alleviation through gainful employment, Upaya offers seed funding and business development support to organizations that provide employment opportunities to the poor. They believe in adopting a ‘hands-on’ approach and often work with their beneficiaries for two to three years to ensure that good social initiatives meet their potential.
LINK: https://www.upayasv.org/]]> 2017-05-27 10:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077775 4) Global Poverty project vardhan_54321 https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077776 The Global Poverty Project, which is committed to ending extreme poverty – defined as living on less than U.S. $1.25 a day – within 25 years. Also throws big awareness campaigns like the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park  where people had to take "actions" online –say tweeting about poverty or watching educational.
LINK: http://www.globalpovertyproject.com/]]> 2017-05-27 10:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077776 3) Dasra- vardhan_54321 https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077777 Alleviation of poverty drives the actions of Dasra, which lists sanitation, governance, adolescent girls and strategic giving as priority areas. This organisation lives up to the meaning of its name ‘enlightened giving,’ by conducting in-depth research to facilitate such giving. Their hands-on approach to consultation and mentorship has helped them build over 730 organisations, who in turn have impacted more than 17 million lives!
LINK: https://www.dasra.org/



]]> 2017-05-27 10:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077777 2) Sseko Designs – Breaking the cycle of poverty for women. vardhan_54321 https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077778 seko Designs is an ethical fashion brand based in Uganda. They sell accessories and sandals made by women from all walks of life – especially young, unemployed women in East Africa.
Sseko Designs extend jobs and scholarship opportunities to their suppliers, so that they can continue their education and pursue their dreams.
LINK: https://ssekodesigns.com/


 
]]> 2017-05-27 10:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077778 1) 31 Bits – Using fashion and design to empower people to rise above poverty. vardhan_54321 https://padlet.com/vardhan_54321/cpdkujl7wriv/wish/174077779 31 Bits sells beautifully-crafted jewelry made by women partners in Uganda from recycled bits of paper.
31 Bits’ five-year development program in Uganda, then ensures that each partner receives health education, finance training, counseling, and business training.

LINK: 31bits.com/

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