As the business sector comes to grips with the fact that it needs to shift away from business-as-usual and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world, impact-driven social enterprises serve as a source of inspiration for how to achieve that. Take Tribal Textiles, for … [Read more...] about This social enterprise in Zambia puts sustainability and community first
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Social enterprise allows families in Zambia to make a living by harvesting honey
Here at the Optimist Daily, we praise and admire business ideas that come into being on grounds other than just making a profit. Take, for example, Martin Zuch – who, after discovering his spiritual side 10 years ago, decided to leave his job as a hedge fund manager and start … [Read more...] about Social enterprise allows families in Zambia to make a living by harvesting honey
Park rangers in Africa are using smart GPS trackers to protect rhinos
At the end of the 20th century, the global population of rhinos stood at around 500,000. Absurd amounts of poaching have caused that number to drop down to 28,000, spurring conservationists to take more dramatic steps for protecting these precious animals. In a sprawling … [Read more...] about Park rangers in Africa are using smart GPS trackers to protect rhinos