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02. Aug. 2019

Article

Crocheting their way to peace and empowerment

The ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan was signed in 1994, but the bullets still fly. So do the crochet hooks. Only a few hundred meters from the front line in one of Europe’s hottest frozen conflicts, a social entrepreneurship works diligently to provide women with an opportunity to not only bring income to their families, but stability to the region they live in.

25. Jul. 2019

Podcast

The future of ethical fashion with Clare of Common Objective

Common Objective (CO) co-founder Clare Lissaman shares her views on the future of ethical fashion and how the fashion industry is increasingly becoming more transparent and sustainable.

18. Jul. 2019

Article

The Economy Has Been Rigged. We Can Change That!

With growing inequality, entrenched poverty and a pending ecological crisis, it is time to revisit the central design feature of business and explore the alternatives that exist the world over. Business was invented by humans. In order to employ humans, trade products and services, facilitate investments and foster production, we as societies designed business to meet human needs. We have a choice about what business looks like – its purpose, priorities, and structure. So, we do not need to accept that business must have a one-track mind, focused only on growing profits for shareholders.

11. Jul. 2019

Podcast

tip me helps consumers to directly tip farmers and workers

In our new podcast, Jonathan and Helen discuss their new initiative to allow consumers to directly tip the maker of the product.

04. Jul. 2019

Podcast

Cooperatives as a bold idea in transforming our economy

On International Cooperatives Day we hear from Ed Mayo, the secretary general of Cooperatives UK. Ed is helping drive new ideas on creating a Fair Trade economy.

27. Jun. 2019

Podcast

Laura Cave from BAFTS on founding her social enterprise

This week, Erinch speaks with Laura Cave from BAFTS- a leading network of independent Fair Trade shops in the UK.

20. Jun. 2019

Podcast

Sustaining a mission-led social enterprise through inclusive governance

Created for a mission and designed for impact, CORR The Jute Works sets examples of how modern social entrepreneurship should be.

13. Jun. 2019

Podcast

Tony's Chocolonely - chocolate social enterprise going global

Can a chocolate social enterprise go global? This is Arjen's story of Tony's Chocolonely. Arjen helped take Tony's from 4 people in an empty room to a global chocolate success story.

06. Jun. 2019

Podcast

Upcycling and recycling story of Rice and Carry

Social entrepreneurs Susi and Henry together with team member Dilani of Rice and Carry in Colombo, Sri Lanka share their upcycling and recycling stories.

29. May. 2019

Podcast

Andrea Reyes of NYC Fair Trade Coalition on her journey in sustainable fashion

Andrea is a sustainable fashion entrepreneur, fashion lecturer, advocate and chair of the New York City Fair Trade Coalition.

23. May. 2019

Podcast

PART 2 – LLENAY FERRETTI TALKS ABOUT TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES USA

Part two of this podcast focuses on Ten Thousand Villages. Erinch and Llenay discuss how the organization, established in the 1940s, has grown to show resilience and adapt to the changing market.

16. May. 2019

Podcast

Part 1 – Llenay Ferretti of Ten Thousand Villages USA on being part of the maker-to-market movement

Llenay is the acting CEO of Ten Thousand Villages, an importer and retail network in the US.

16. May. 2019

Article

Entoto Beth Artisan – Restore Empower Create

It is rare to find an organisation tackling some of the biggest issues with such a clear vision.

15. May. 2019

Article

In Guatemala women are smiling

Today Lucia* smiles. And so do the other women in her group. This young girl, who before joining was so introverted and silent, is now interacting with her peers and slowly blossoming.