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The rise of furniture poverty
1 Dec 2015

The rise of furniture poverty

by Lyndsey Latarche | posted in: Social innovation | 2

Could you live without your bed? Absolutely not! Yet here in the UK, children and adults are suffering as a result of ‘Furniture Poverty’. The low income debt crisis With a large proportion of society on low incomes which have … Continued

poverty, social innovation, social tenants
“From darkness into light”: the mAcrocredit model
12 Feb 2015

“From darkness into light”: the mAcrocredit model

by Laura Claus | posted in: Social innovation | 0

‘Business.’ What does that even mean? I’m not sure what it means to you. But for us, it’s our door – our gate – to a better life. Not for our individuals’ lives. I mean for the lives of our … Continued

africa, macrocredit, poverty
Making social change
9 Dec 2014

Making social change

by Neil Stott | posted in: Our thinking | 0

Making a difference to society is a noble aim, and leaders shouldn’t be put off by a few bumps along the way. If my experience in social innovation has taught me anything, it’s that making social change is not for … Continued

leaders, poverty, social change

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