Poverty

Remote Work for the Poor: The Samasource Model

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April 2, 2009 by Net Impact Austin
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Speaker: Leila Chirayath Janah, Founder, Samasource

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RISE: Microenterprise for the Homeless

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February 18, 2009 by Sarah Cooke
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Several months ago Net Impact Austin held a workshop to assist Mobile Loaves and Fishes with the development of a MicroEnterprise Program model.  The model provides the chronically homele

World Bank's Executive Development Program on Inclusive Agribusiness - Washington DC

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February 10, 2009 by Net Impact Austin
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The program targets business executives and public sector leaders working on food/agribusiness related issues from around the world and aims to provide participants with key insights into agribusiness

Beyond Microfinance: Finance for the Rural "Missing Middle"

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February 10, 2009 by Net Impact Austin
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Speaker: Brian Milder, Director of Strategy & Innovation for Root Capital

The Emerging World

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January 14, 2009 by svbalwani
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This blog is my attempt to present opinions, facts, raise thought provoking issues pertaining to the creation of a positive impact on the world.

Controversial School Reforms

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January 11, 2009 by Sarah Cooke
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Children are our future, but we are failing miserably to prepare them. US 15-year-olds ranked well below the global average score on latest math and science literacy tests.

Reflections from the Streets

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October 15, 2008 by Sarah Cooke
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One night ago I was sleeping in an empty parking lot, on a cardboard box, and hoping the rain would hold off a bit longer.

Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 7: September 2008

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September 9, 2008 by Net Impact Austin
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Good, Bad, or Business as Unusual?; Micro-Enterprise Challenge Workshop; Local Events; Learn from NI's Global Network; Find Events Around the World!

Newsletter: Volume 1, Issue 5: August 2008

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August 9, 2008 by Net Impact Austin
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Micro-Enterprise Challenge Workshop; Million Dollar Murray; Locavore (A 'Being Green' Follow Up); Net Impact Calendar

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