Expanding Horizons: How the Zebak Community Library Is Transforming Lives in Rural Afghanistan
We are deeply grateful to acknowledge and thank our donor for their generous contribution to the Zebak Community Library. Through their support, the library has expanded its collection by 100 new titles, a milestone that may sound modest on paper but carries an...
Repurposing. Partnering. Transforming Communities.
We’re excited to share news from our Threads of Transformation program! Business for Better Society is partnering with Quality Inn & Suites Lethbridge to launch an innovative test pilot project with impact stretching from Lethbridge to Goma in the Democratic...
Threads of Transformation: Weaving Skills, Confidence, and Connection
With support from our Acts of Kindness GlobalGiving page, the Threads of Transformation program has completed its second intake in the Adjumani Settlements of northern Uganda. Building on the inaugural cohort in the DRC, the program brought together four women from...
Renewing Our Purpose: Driving Lasting Change in 2026
A new year invites reflection and recommitment. At Business for Better Society (BBS), the start of the year is a moment to pause, listen, and renew our purpose, which is to drive lasting, meaningful change in communities worldwide through collaboration, innovation,...
The Power of Collective Kindness
In a world where headlines lean heavy and people feel increasingly disconnected, moments of genuine humanity stand out. In a small Canadian village one such moment has unfolded. It began with a family, a partially renovated home, and a community unwilling to look the...
Threads of Transformation Update Report: A Journey of Creativity, Healing, and Resilience
We are pleased to share our update report on Threads of Transformation, a program that brings together creativity, healing, and economic opportunity for individuals affected by conflict. Originally launched in Goma, DRC with our long-time partner Remember Youth for...
The Power of Play: How Games Build Brighter Futures
At Sserinya Primary School in rural Uganda, learning takes many forms and sometimes, it looks a lot like play. On a bright afternoon, the schoolyard hums with laughter and focus. Under the shade of mango trees, groups of children gather in circles, each absorbed in a...
Guest Blog: Supporting Jamaica in the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
Our thoughts are with everyone in Jamaica who has been impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The storm has caused widespread devastation across the island, with early assessments estimating more than USD $300 million in damage. Communities now face the difficult task of...
Use Your Donor-Advised Fund to Give Directly to Business for Better Society
Here’s a helpful FYI for our U.S. donors regarding Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). If you have a DAF such as through Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, BNY Mellon, or DAFgiving360, you can use it to support Business for Better Society through our GlobalGiving project...
Launching the Microbusiness Incubator in Malawi: Turning Knowledge into Opportunity
In the rural communities of Blantyre District, Malawi, a group of 35 young women are redefining what empowerment looks like. Through the Microbusiness Incubator Program, supported by Tingari-Silverton and implemented by Business for Better Society (BBS) in partnership...
Statement From our CEO Regarding the Devastating Earthquake in Afghanistan
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the devastating magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on the night of August 31st. Our hearts go out to the families and communities who have lost loved ones, and to the thousands who have...
Women Building Businesses and Bridges in Bor, South Sudan
In Bor, South Sudan, the Business for Better Society (BBS) microbusiness incubator is laying the groundwork for economic empowerment, leadership development, and social healing among rural women. This program is made possible through the support of the...
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