Ashoka

Ashoka is leading a profound transformation in society. In the past three decades, the global citizen sector, led by social entrepreneurs, has grown exponentially. Just as the business sector experienced a tremendous spurt in productivity over the last century, the citizen sector is experiencing a similar revolution, with the number and sophistication Read more…

LifeStraw

Disease Control Textiles Vestergaard Frandsen is a Europe-based international company specializing in complex emergency response and disease control products. It is guided by a unique Humanitarian Entrepreneurship business model, whose “profit for a purpose” approach has turned humanitarian responsibility into its core business.      

Kiva

Loans that change lives Kiva’s mission is to connect people, through lending, for the sake of alleviating poverty. Kiva empowers individuals to lend to an entrepreneur across the globe. By combining micro-finance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending.     A Fistful Read more…

Institute for One World Health

Fulfilling the Promise of Medicine for the Developing World The Institute for OneWorld Health develops safe, effective, and affordable new medicines for people with infectious diseases in the developing world.The Institute for OneWorld Health will serve as a positive agent for change by saving lives, improving health, and fulfilling the Read more…