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ENGAGE LEARN CONNECT PARTNER ABOUT BUSINESS FIGHTS POVERTY PARTNER WITH US AND YOUR PEERS TO SCALE OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. Supporters+ AB InBevAB INBEV Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world's largest brewer. It strives to make the world a better place, combining its scale, resources and energy with the needs of its communities. Its sustainability strategy is embedded throughout its business and across its supply chain. It aims to tackle issues that are most material to its business and where it can make the most positive impact. AB SugarAB SUGAR AB Sugar is a world leading sugar business. The company's sustainability framework, 'Global Mind, Local Champions', focuses on three pillars - economic, social and environmental, and ensures its future development supports both its long-term success and the sustainability of the local communities where it operates. Anglo AmericanANGLO AMERICAN Anglo American is one of the world's leading mining companies. Anglo American has identified six values to help guide how it behaves and interacts with others: safety, care and respect, innovation, accountability, collaboration and integrity. AvonAVON For more than 130 years Avon has stood for women: providing innovative, quality beauty products which are primarily sold to women, through women. Millions of independent Representatives across the world sell iconic Avon brands such as Avon Color and ANEW through their social networks, building their own beauty businesses on a full- or part-time basis. Avon supports women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and well-being and has contributes over $1 billion to women’s causes through Avon and the Avon Foundation. #stand4Her #beautyFORtheWorld BarclaysBARCLAYS As a global bank with a diverse and integrated range of products for individuals, businesses, institutions and governments, Barclays can make a positive contribution to global economic growth and development. BayerBAYER Bayer is a life science company with more than a 150-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture. With their innovative products, they are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time. Their goal is to create value for our customers, shareholders and employees, while committing to operating sustainably and addressing our social and ethical responsibilities. CargillCARGILL Cargill’s 155,000 employees across 70 countries work to achieve its purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, the company connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. CDCCDC CDC Group plc is a Development Finance Institution owned by the UK Government. Its mission is to support the building of businesses throughout Africa and South Asia to create jobs and make a lasting difference to people's lives in some of the world's poorest places. CEMEXCEMEX CEMEX is a global leader in the building materials industry with over 100 years of experience and presence in more than 50 countries. Throughout its history, CEMEX has sought to be a good corporate citizen with sustainability being an integral part of its business. Its management team continually works to enhance and execute its framework of sustainable development initiatives and as a global company, it is aware of its responsibility to address complex sustainability challenges. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeFOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues the UK's national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. FCDO promotes the interests of British citizens, safeguards the UK’s security, defends the UK's values, reduces poverty and tackles global challenges with the UK's international partners. GSKGSK GSK is a science-led global healthcare company. GSK researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare. International Finance CorporationINTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work with more than 2,000 businesses worldwide, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in the toughest areas of the world. In fiscal year 2018, we delivered more than $23 billion in long-term financing for developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. MarsMARS Mars is a global privately owned business encompassing petcare, gum and confections, food, drinks and symbioscience. The Mars Five Principles of Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom are the foundation of its culture and approach to business. Mastercard Centre for Inclusive GrowthMASTERCARD CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth advances sustainable and equitable economic growth and financial inclusion around the world. Established as an independent subsidiary of Mastercard, the Center activates the company’s core assets to catalyse action on inclusive growth through: research, data philanthropy, programs and engagement. NestléNESTLÉ Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It has more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites, and is present in 189 countries around the world. The company's purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. It wants to help shape a better and healthier world. It also wants to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how Nestlé contributes to society while ensuring the long-term success of the company. NovozymesNOVOZYMES Novozymes is the world leader in biological solutions. Together with customers, partners and the global community, they improve industrial performance while preserving the planet’s resources and helping build better lives. As the world’s largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, their bioinnovation enables higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits that we rely on today and in the future. PearsonPEARSON Pearson is the world's leading learning company, operating in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. Pearson provides learning materials, technologies, assessments and services to teachers and students in order to help people everywhere aim higher and fulfill their true potential. PrimarkPRIMARK Primark is an international retailer that offers high quality fashion, beauty and homeware at value for money prices. They have over 355 stores in eleven countries: Republic of Ireland, the UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France, the US and Italy; and over 75,000 employees. Products for Primark are made with respect, for people and the planet. Standard CharteredSTANDARD CHARTERED Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group committed to building a sustainable business over the long-term. It is focused on banking the people and companies to drive the creation of investment, trade and wealth in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. By running its operations well, standing by its clients & customers and investing in local communities, Standard Chartered believes that it can be a powerful force for good. UnileverUNILEVER Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. Over half of the company’s footprint is in developing and emerging markets. Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan underpins the company’s strategy and commits to helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020, halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030 and enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020. VerizonVERIZON Verizon is a global leader delivering innovative communications and technology solutions that improve the way its customers live, work and play. Verizon is committed to making the world better than yesterday. Using its technology and assets, Verizon is helping build a brighter future – for its customers, for communities, and for the world around us.VisaVISAVisa Inc. is the world’s leader in digital payments. The company’s work is guided by their mission to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Visa’s global network is a powerful platform to bring people into the formal financial system, thereby improving the lives of individuals, supporting stronger businesses, and spurring economic growth. WalmartWALMART Walmart Inc. helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 275 million customers and members visit their more than 11,300 stores under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Content Partners+ AccesoACCESO Acceso is a social business builder that brings entrepreneurial solutions to global poverty. Acceso builds, invests start-up capital into, manages, and scales agribusinesses that work with smallholder farmers and fishers. We improve the livelihoods of these producers and their communities by improving agricultural productivity, creating job opportunities, and facilitating long-term linkages to high value markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAidACTIONAID ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. We are ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want. Anti-Slavery InternationalANTI-SLAVERY INTERNATIONAL Anti-Slavery International, founded in 1839, is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and works to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world. AshokaASHOKA Ashoka is the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide, with nearly 3,000 Ashoka Fellows in 70 countries putting their system changing ideas into practice on a global scale. Ashridge Business SchoolASHRIDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL Ashridge is one of the world's premier executive education and leadership development providers. Aspen Network of Development EntrepreneursASPEN NETWORK OF DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURS The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs can create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits. Better Than Cash AllianceBETTER THAN CASH ALLIANCE The Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in order to reduce poverty and drive inclusive growth. B Lab UKB LAB UK B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Lab drives this systemic change including by building a global community of Certified B Corporations.Business Council for PeaceBUSINESS COUNCIL FOR PEACEBpeace is the nonprofit network of business volunteers who work with entrepreneurs in violence-affected communities to scale their businesses, create significant employment for all and expand the economic power of women. BRACBRAC BRAC is a development organisation dedicated to alleviate poverty by empowering the poor, and helping them to bring about positive changes in their lives by creating opportunities for the poor. The Business Partnerships PlatformTHE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS PLATFORM The Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) supports partnerships between the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and inclusive businesses to create both development impacts and sustainable commercial returns. With BPP support, businesses are creating sustainable change with products and services that improve lives, helping to create more inclusive value chains; and expanding inclusive business practices. BSRBSR BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. Business Call to ActionBUSINESS CALL TO ACTION Launched at the United Nations in 2008, the Business Call to Action aims to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals by challenging companies to develop inclusive business models that offer the potential for both commercial success and development impact. Business for NatureBUSINESS FOR NATURE Business for Nature is a global coalition that brings together business and conservation organizations and forward-thinking companies. Together, we demonstrate credible business leadership on nature and amplify a powerful leading business voice calling for governments to adopt policies now to reverse nature loss this decade. Business in the CommunityBUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY Building on 30 years of action, Business in the Community is working to shape a new contract between business and society, in order to secure a fairer society and a more sustainable future. University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability LeadershipUNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP For over 25 years the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership has been working to build leadership capacity to tackle critical global challenges, through business action, executive education and Master's-level programmes. Care International UKCARE INTERNATIONAL UK Care International UK works for the poor and vulnerable in some of the world's poorest countries. CARE USACARE USA CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. The Cherie Blair Foundation for WomenTHE CHERIE BLAIR FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is a charity that supports women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets so that they can in turn invest in their families and communities. Christian AidCHRISTIAN AID Christian Aid provides urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes. ChrysalisCHRYSALIS Chrysalis is a Sri Lankan organization working to empower women and youth by fostering inclusive growth. An Affiliate of CARE International, we embody the skills, experience and networks developed over 60 years of CARE’s work in Sri Lanka, regionally and globally, and continue to champion its social development interventions and mission Clinton FoundationCLINTON FOUNDATION Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, those values have energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world. ClimateCareCLIMATECARE ClimateCare works with corporate and government partners to deliver world leading emission reduction and development programmes. Its unique Climate+Care approach is a cost effective way for corporates to take full responsibility for their climate and social impacts and for the public sector to deliver more efficiency for its spend. CodespaCODESPA The CODESPA Foundation is a non-profit organisation which has been working for 29 years in international cooperation for development. CODESPA trusts in the human capacity for building a more equal and fair world by providing opportunities to people so that, through their work, they can develop their capacities and be the protagonists of their own development. ConcordiaCONCORDIA Concordia is a nonprofit organization that enables public-private partnerships to create a more prosperous and sustainable future. As equal parts convener, campaigner, and idea incubator, Concordia is creating a new model for how a nonpartisan, nonprofit can have a global impact. CottonConnectCOTTONCONNECT We are an enterprise with a clear mission to transform the cotton industry for good. We work with brands and retailers to enable them to develop a more robust and resilient cotton supply chains.Crack the CrisesCRACK THE CRISESA coalition of organisations from across the UK working together to crack the crises of Covid, injustice and climate change and advocating for a better future for people and planet. The Donor Committee for Enterprise DevelopmentTHE DONOR COMMITTEE FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT The Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) enhances the efforts of donor agencies to place private sector development (PSD) at the heart of their work. DCED does this by sharing information about what works – based on practical experience, as well as research into businesses’ views on their constraints and needs of support. The Doughty Centre for Corporate ResponsibilityTHE DOUGHTY CENTRE FOR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY The Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility, a research centre within Cranfield University School of Management, works to empower current and future managers with the knowledge, skills, and desire to lead responsible, sustainably managed organisations. EndevaENDEVA Endeva is a B Corp with the mission to create wealth among low-income groups through inclusive business. Endeva catalyses innovative solutions at the base of the pyramid through research, consulting, and facilitation. Ethical Trading InitiativeETHICAL TRADING INITIATIVEThe Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe. Every1MobileEVERY1MOBILE Every1Mobile is a digital and mobile services provider dedicated to improving lives through digital solutions - at scale. Founded in 2010, we have led and supported more than 50 projects in multiple sub-Saharan countries for clients and funders including private sector and non-profit clients and donors. We are proud to be identified by DFID the as one of three UK “cutting edge” Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs).Evidensia delivers high quality evidence, information and insights on sustainability impacts. With growing commitment by governments and businesses to tackle sustainability challenges, the need for understanding what works where, why and how is growing. EVPAEVPA EVPA is a membership association made up of organisations interested in or practising venture philanthropy and social investment across Europe. Established in 2004, the association aims to be the home of investors for impact committed to using venture philanthropy and social investment tools to target social impact. FairtradeFAIRTRADE Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.The international Fairtrade system (which the Fairtrade Foundation is a part of) represents the world's largest and most recognised fair trade system. We are a global organisation working to secure a better deal for farmers and workers. The Fletcher School, Tufts UniversityTHE FLETCHER SCHOOL, TUFTS UNIVERSITY The Institute for Business in the Global Context (IBGC) at the Fletcher School focuses on the interplay between global business and the key forces that shape the context in which enterprises operate. FundesFUNDESFUNDES is a non-profit consulting firm whose mission is to support the competitive development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America. Alongside large companies, development organizations and government agencies, FUNDES develops strategies and collaboration models that link MSMEs with their value ecosystemFundacion ParaguayaFUNDACION PARAGUAYAFundación Paraguaya, a non-governmental organisation founded in 1985, has spearheaded microfinance and entrepreneurship in Paraguay. GBC HealthGBC HEALTH GBCHealth is a coalition of companies and organizations committed to investing their resources to make a healthier world… for their employees, for the communities in which they work and for the world at large. Global Alliance for Clean CookstovesGLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN COOKSTOVES The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves is a public-private partnership hosted by the UN Foundation to save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women, and protect the environment by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions. Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of PretoriaGORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA The purpose of the Gordon Institute of Business Science is to significantly improve individual and organisational performance through business education. GSK and Save the Children PartnershipGSK AND SAVE THE CHILDREN PARTNERSHIP In May 2013 GSK and Save the Children announced an ambitious partnership to help save the lives of 1 million children in some of the world’s poorest countries.GSMA Mobile for DevelopmentGSMA MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENTGSMA Mobile for Development brings together the GSMA’s members, the wider mobile industry and the development community to deliver life-enhancing mobile services. We work to identify and scale commercially viable mobile services that will have maximum socio-economic impact. Hand in Hand InternationalHAND IN HAND INTERNATIONAL Hand in Hand looks at poverty differently, helping turn skills and potential into jobs so people can find a way out of poverty. The NGO has created 1.6m businesses which support 2.3m jobs and have improved the lives of 8m family members. The goal is to create 10 million jobs.Heifer InternationalHEIFER INTERNATIONALHeifer are an international development NGO working with small-scale farmers and local food producers in 21 countries around the world to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way. Working with local communities and farmers’ cooperatives to build sustainable businesses that enable local people to close the living income gap. How to AcademyHOW TO ACADEMYHow To Academy is an organisation for people who think big. From Nobel laureates to Pulitzer Prize winners, they invite the world’s most influential voices to share new ideas for changing ourselves, our communities, and the world. They also help businesses inspire clients and staff, and make books, podcasts and films to share insight and innovation around the world. Harvard Kennedy School Corporate Responsibility InitiativeHARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVE The Corporate Responsibility Initiative is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder program that seeks to study and enhance the public contributions of private enterprise. IDBIDB The Inter-American Development Bank works to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, the IDB helps improve health and education, and advance infrastructure. Its aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. Innovest AdvisoryINNOVEST ADVISORY Innovest Advisory works at the nexus between innovative finance and social impact in the Impact Investment field. They go beyond negative screening and ESG assessments to look at the true impact of investments and advise on how capital can address the world’s most pressing challenges such as climate change, food security, financial inclusion and livelihoods in developing markets and fragile contexts. ISEAL AllianceISEAL ALLIANCE ISEAL is the global membership organisation for ambitious, collaborative and transparent sustainability systems. ISEAL is driving collective efforts to tackle the most pressing sustainability issues and create a world where markets are a force for good. IDB - Opportunities for the MajorityIDB - OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MAJORITY The Opportunities for the Majority (OMJ) initiative at the Inter-American Development Bank promotes and finances market-based, sustainable business models that engage private sector companies, local governments and communities in the development and delivery of quality products and services for the Base of the Pyramid in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Intrapreneur LabTHE INTRAPRENEUR LAB The Intrapreneur Lab is 3-day + 3-month accelerator for individuals inside companies to develop profitable innovations that have wider societal benefit - and become intrapreneurs in the process. The Intrapreneur Lab is a collaboration between Business Fights Poverty, TIL Ventures and ADP. Inclusive Business Action NetworkINCLUSIVE BUSINESS ACTION NETWORK IBAN promotes inclusive business globally – by supporting the scale and replication of inclusive business models and engaging all types of stakeholders. Inclusive Business SwedenINCLUSIVE BUSINESS SWEDEN Inclusive Business Sweden is a not-for-profit centre whose mission is to enable business to meet global development needs. Inclusive Business Sweden works with the private sector to scale innovative and inclusive business models in developing markets. We deliver direct business services and impact programmes, bringing together private, public and civil society actors locally and globally. iDE UKIDE UK International Development Enterprises UK works with farmers and aspiring entrepreneurs living in poor rural areas all over the world. With them, iDE UK creates income and livelihood opportunities that empower them to create a better future. IHRBIHRB IHRB’s mission is to shape policy, advance practice and strengthen accountability in order to make respect for human rights part of everyday business. Impact Management Project (IMP)IMPACT MANAGEMENT PROJECT (IMP) The IMP is a forum for organisations to build consensus on how to measure, compare and report impacts on environmental and social issues. Indiana University College of Arts and SciencesINDIANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Part of Indiana University, the College of Arts and Sciences supports students who are ready to explore, create, invent, and make a difference. Indiana University Jacobs School of MusicINDIANA UNIVERSITY JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC As one of the most comprehensive and acclaimed institutions for the study of music, the IU Jacobs School of Music plays a key role in educating performers, scholars, and music educators who influence music performance and education around the globe. Indiana University Kelley School of BusinessINDIANA UNIVERSITY KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The mission of the Kelley School of Business is to transform the lives of students, organizations and society through management education and research. The Institute for International Business (IIB) supports the internationalisation of Kelley's academic programmes. Initiative for Global DevelopmentINITIATIVE FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is a non-profit organization that drives poverty reduction by catalyzing business growth and investment in the developing world. Institute of Development StudiesINSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES The Institute of Development Studies is a leading global charity for international development research, teaching and communications. International AlertINTERNATIONAL ALERT International Alert empowers local people to build peace by providing them with training, advice and support. They bring together communities divided by conflict to find ways of resolving their differences without violence. And they advise companies, governments and international organisations on how their policies and operations can better support peace. International Institute for Environment and DevelopmentINTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IIED is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. INSEADINSEAD At the INSEAD Humanitarian Research Group, we are passionate about situations where business has a strong positive impact and analyzing humanitarian/development operations can be a force for good business. Since our group was created 20 years ago, we have been working closely with relief/development organizations like UNICEF, UNHCR, the World Food Program (WFP) and many others (WVI, MSI), applying our academic expertise to help improve disaster relief and development programs and transferring knowledge between the humanitarian and corporate sectors. The League of IntrapreneursTHE LEAGUE OF INTRAPRENEURS The League of Intrapreneurs is a global learning community of intrapreneurs and catalysts working to unlock the human innovation potential inside our most influential institutions Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible BusinessLLOYDS BANKING GROUP CENTRE FOR RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS Based at the University of Birmingham, the Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business is an interdisciplinary research and engagement hub committed to providing pragmatic, real-world solutions to businesses wanting to help realise the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Mercy CorpsMERCY CORPS Mercy Corps is an international development organization that helps people around the world survive and thrive after conflict, crisis and natural disaster. The Millennium Challenge CorporationTHE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION MCC is an independent U.S. Government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic growth. It provides time-limited grants and assistance to poor countries that meet rigorous standards for good governance, from fighting corruption to respecting democratic rights. FOMINFOMIN The Multilateral Investment Fund is an innovation lab for the Inter-American Development Bank Group. It conducts high-risk experiments to test new models for engaging and inspiring the private sector to solve economic development problems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The MIF addresses poverty and vulnerability by focusing on emerging businesses and smallholder farmers with the capacity to grow and create economic opportunities. Next BillionNEXT BILLION NextBillion.net is a website and blog bringing together the community of business leaders, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers and academics who want to explore the connection between development and enterprise. New GlobeNEW GLOBE NewGlobe (best known for its Bridge community school programmes) supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. Overseas Development InstituteOVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is the UK's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.Oxfam GBOXFAM GBOxfam is a globally renowned aid and development charity with 70 years of experience, working and campaigning with partners in 94 countries worldwide. The Power of NutritionTHE POWER OF NUTRITION The Power of Nutrition is a charitable foundation that unites businesses, governments, foundations, INGOs and change agents in a joint mission to banish undernutrition. Our innovative finance and partnership model quadruples investments to make nutrition resources go further than any organisation could achieve independently. Plan International UKPLAN INTERNATIONAL UK Plan International UK is a children’s charity. We strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. The Partnering InitiativeTHE PARTNERING INITIATIVE The Partnering Initiative is dedicated to driving widespread, systematic and effective collaboration between civil society, government and companies towards a sustainable future.Practical ActionPRACTICAL ACTIONPractical Action is an international development organisation that puts ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. It helps people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by climate change and gender inequality. It works with communities to develop lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And it shares what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big. The Practitioner Hub for Inclusive BusinessTHE PRACTITIONER HUB FOR INCLUSIVE BUSINESS The Practitioner Hub has been developed by the Business Innovation Facility and Innovations Against Poverty to provide a space for practitioners to connect, share experiences and gain new insights to help their inclusive business ventures grow. Primary Care InternationalPRIMARY CARE INTERNATIONAL Primary Care International (PCI) believes that everyone should be able to access quality healthcare to enable them to live full and healthy lives. To help achieve this it advises and supports partners to build capacity in primary healthcare workers and primary healthcare systems, with a focus on Non-Communicable Diseases. Rainforest AllianceRAINFOREST ALLIANCE The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working in more than 60 countries at the intersection of business, agriculture and forests. We are building an alliance to create a better future for people and nature by making responsible business the new normal. Root CapitalROOT CAPITAL Root Capital invests in the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform rural communities. These businesses purchase crops such as coffee, cocoa, or grains from smallholder farmers. With growth, they become engines of impact that can raise incomes, create jobs, empower women and young people, sustain peace and preserve vulnerable ecosystems Save the ChildrenSAVE THE CHILDREN Save the Chidren's vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. It aims to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. SEEP NetworkSEEP NETWORK SEEP is a collaborative learning network. We support strategies that create new and better opportunities for vulnerable populations, especially women, to participate in markets and improve their quality of life. For over 30 years, our members have served as a testing ground for innovative strategies that promote inclusion, develop resilient markets, and enhance the livelihood potential of the worlds’ poor. Society for International Development (SID)SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (SID) The Society for International Development (SID) - Washington is a part of the global SID network which includes chapters and individual members in over 50 countries. SID-Washington is a “global town square” whose mission is to advance equitable development through networking, partnership building, and information sharing on critical ideas, policies, and practices that shape our global future. Stanford University VMware Women's Leadership Innovation LabSTANFORD UNIVERSITY VMWARE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INNOVATION LAB The VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab at Stanford University generates foundational research to advance women's leadership by diagnosing barriers, developing and evaluating interventions to get beyond barriers, and disseminates research-based solutions by bridging the gap between research and practice. Shared Value InitiativeSHARED VALUE INITIATIVE For business leaders and problem solvers who see exciting market opportunities at the intersection of business goals and societal challenges, the Shared Value Initiative is the leading community shaping research, partnerships, and practices. The Initiative connects global thinkers and practitioners who are exploring this new frontier in search of the best ways to realize shared value’s tremendous potential. SNVSNV SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. We focus on only three sectors and have a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our team of more than 1,300 staff is the backbone of SNV Sustainable Food LabSUSTAINABLE FOOD LAB The Sustainable Food Lab is a global network of organizations accelerating progress toward a more sustainable food system. Food Lab staff advise on sustainability strategy and procurement programs, design and manage pre-competitive collaboration, and provide leadership development. Transformational Business NetworkTRANSFORMATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORK Transformational Business Network (TBN) is a global movement which catalyses purpose-driven entrepreneurs, builds impactful businesses and unlock investments in emerging and frontier markets.3BL Media3BL MEDIA3BL Media provides news and content disribution for innovative companies. TechnoServeTECHNOSERVE TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. Tent Partnership for RefugeesTENT PARTNERSHIP FOR REFUGEES With more and more refugees displaced for longer periods of time, businesses have a critical role to play in helping refugees integrate economically in their new host communities. The Tent Partnership for Refugees mobilizes the global business community to improve the lives and livelihoods of 30 million refugees who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries. THETTHET THET has been supporting health workers around the world since 1989, improving patient care through targeted training programmes. It works with a diverse range of partners to build a world where everybody has access to affordable and quality healthcare. Thomson Reuters FoundationTHOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION Thomson Reuters Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Thomson Reuters, the world's biggest news and information provider. It promotes socio-economic progress and the rule of law worldwide. Its programmes inform, connect and ultimately empower people around the world. Triple PunditTRIPLE PUNDIT Triple Pundit is a new-media company for highly conscious business leaders. Triple Pundit has grown to become one of the world’s most well read websites on ethical, sustainable & profitable business. UNHCRUNHCR UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.UNICEF UKUNICEF UKUnicef ensures more of the world’s children are fed, vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We won't stop until every child is safe. We Make ChangeWE MAKE CHANGE We Make Change gives individuals the power to change the world. Their platform enables anyone, anywhere to use their skills to support the causes they care about. Connecting individuals, NGOs and companies to collaborate to develop projects that make change happen. United Nations Industrial Development OrganizationUNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability United Nations FoundationUNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION The UN Foundation acts as a strategic partner to help the UN mobilize the ideas, people, and resources it needs to deliver, and grow a diverse and durable constituency for collective action. USAIDUSAID USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.VSOVSOVoluntary Service Overseas is an international development organisation that brings people together to share skills and knowledge. Water & Sanitation for the Urban PoorWATER & SANITATION FOR THE URBAN POOR WSUP is a multi-sector partnership developing commercially viable models to help cities reach everyone with improved water and sanitation services.WeConnect InternationalWECONNECT INTERNATIONALA member-led, global non-profit, WEConnect International works with an alliance of over 112 multinational buyers that have committed to sourcing more products and services from women-owned businesses based in over 125 countries. The World Benchmarking AllianceTHE WORLD BENCHMARKING ALLIANCE The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) is a non-profit organisation seeking to generate a movement around increasing the private sector’s impact towards a sustainable future for all. WBA’s transformative benchmarks compare companies’ performance on the global challenges the world faces. A group of more than 140 Allies provide WBA with the necessary support to be a successful driver of change. The benchmarks empower all stakeholders, from consumers and investors to employees and business leaders, with key data and insights to encourage sustainable business.World Business Council for Sustainable Development WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WBCSD is a CEO-led organization of forward-thinking companies that galvanizes the global business community to create a sustainable future for business, society and the environment. WWFWWF WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by: conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption Youth Business International YOUTH BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL YBI is a global network of expert 50+ organisations helping young people around the world to start, grow and sustain businesses, leveraging entrepreneurship to create decent work and drive inclusive economic growth, whilst transforming livelihoods and strengthening communities. Yunus Social BusinessYUNUS SOCIAL BUSINESS Yunus Social Business applies business approaches to the world of social development. They use an innovative ‘Incubate and Finance’ methodology which bridges the gap between social businesses and philanthropic lenders and donors. YY Ventures accelerates and invests in social businesses that are creating a world of three zeros- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero carbon emissions. Bridging the gaps of people, groups and organizations with the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, we are the weavers of today’s social business world, backing social entrepreneurs who are solving some of the most pressing social issues of our times. About Us We are a global community of people and organisations passionate about building an equitable and resilient future. We believe in the power of business to help improve the lives, livelihoods and learning opportunities of the most vulnerable people and communities. By curating purposeful collaboration, we help companies and their partners access the insights and relationships they need to unlock new opportunities for business and social impact. With our world more interconnected than ever, driving system-level change for a better future will require us to unite across traditional divides and come together in fresh and creative ways. Join us. We are Business Fights Poverty. Business Fights Poverty is proud to be a Founding UK B Corp. © 2021 Business Fights Poverty. The Business Fights Poverty logo and tree device are registered trademarks. View Terms and Conditions. CONTACT US Have a Question?
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