Enhancing community economic ecosystems
From a report by Truist Foundation
A Foundation inspiring and building better lives and communities through philanthropy. Helping non-profits build economic mobility in their communities, making a meaningful difference in those they serve.
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What happens when you give teens no-strings cash?
From an article by The Hechinger Report
Transfers for 40 weeks to students from mostly disadvantaged families resulted in better attendance, higher nutrition, increased confidence and financial literacy, a savings habit but no improvement in...
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Developing a growth mindset for farmers in Africa
From an article by Next Billion
"What key element are development sector practitioners potentially neglecting in approaches to agricultural development?" A focus on the soft skills - critical thinking, self-esteem, problem-solving, leadership, etc.
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Supplier resilience equals supply chain resilience
From a webinar by Business Fights Poverty
The Mars-Tanager mint partnership shows how diversified income streams, gender inclusion, applied agricultural research creates a more resilient, sustainable agricultural sector. What are the learnings?
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Asset Based Community Development for Churches - 1
From a webinar by Church Urban Fund
Sometimes answers lie within our community, within our shared experiences. Listening to one another, acknowledging our collective knowledge can guide us. But do our current responses exacerbate issues?
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In-Person - From Handouts to Handshakes 2026 Conference - London
@10 Union Street, London Bridge, London
The place of business in ending poverty. This is an action conference not a talking shop: meet others, be encouraged, find inspiration and discover resources for your journey. Where you are already engaged in the adventure of finding enterprise solutions to poverty or just testing the water, join with others at out biennial "From Handouts to Handshakes" conference.
The hot topic panels and small group discussions will cover: using AI; creating a redemptive enterprise; minimising power imbalances; and moving from micro business to SME. 2026 Speakers include; Lord Michael Hastings, Peter Heslam, Faith in Business, Samuel Williams, Resilient Futures Fund, Alex Lloyd Davies, Just Earth, Karen Davies, Purple Shoots..
27/03/2026
10:00