Every person wants to take pride in themselves and their work, and every community wants to thrive. The Acumen Fund realizes that people in need are seeking “dignity, not dependence,” and their programs provide life’s …

One percent of the pregnant women in the world are HIV-positive. Out of that one percent, ninety-five percent of pregnant HIV-positive women are living in Sub-Saharan Africa. The transmission of HIV from mother to child …

Social networking sites have revolutionize job hunting, friendships, and video production, and some philanthropists have discovered new ways to connect people, spread awareness for their cause, and raise funds. Check out some of the absolute …

According to the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University, students who are involved in after-school sports gain leadership skills and develop a better social intelligence than their peers who are …

Solar Sister proves that entrepreneurship and environmentalism can work together to improve the living conditions of African communities.
Solar Sister works with women in Sudan and Uganda to set up their own solar micro-businesses and sell …

Kiva is making a difference for small businesses around the world by combining loans and a really smart web strategy.
Like other micro-loan organizations, Kiva works with field partners who know the community and bring in …