Guest Blog: A Rapprochement ~ Threads of Transformation by Saskia Lenaerts
In a small sewing atelier in Goma, Eastern DRC, six young tailors carefully unpick the stitches of worn military uniforms. The camouflage fabric — once a symbol of aggression — disassembled into pieces. Each cut is deliberate, each tear a step away from the memories...
Open for Business: Homa Bay’s Newest Entrepreneurs Take Flight
We're thrilled to share that the latest cohort of the Business for Better Society Microbusiness Incubator in Homa Bay County, Kenya has successfully completed their training and with it, 18 remarkable young mothers have officially launched their own businesses. Over...
One Year of Impact: Celebrating the Mother Child Care Centre in Ndegeya, Uganda
As we mark the first anniversary of the Mother and Child Care Centre (MCC) in the rural community of Ndegeya, we celebrate a year of transformation in maternal and child healthcare, made possible through the dedicated support and guidance of the Laudara Foundation....
Kicking Off a New Round of Team Coaching
We are excited to share that a new round of the Coaching for a Better Society team coaching program is underway! This initiative, a collaboration between Business for Better Society (BBS) and Inpower One, continues to grow as we connect nonprofit teams with...
Opinion Piece: The Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Deal and Its Impact on Goma’s Displaced Populations
The recent peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signed in Washington under US mediation, represents a potential turning point in one of Africa's most protracted conflicts. Yet as the diplomatic ink dries on this latest attempt at...
Expanding Impact: Announcing A New Strategic Partnership
At Business for Better Society, we believe that meaningful, lasting change begins at the grassroots level. Today, we are proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Tingari-Silverton Foundation to expand our microbusiness incubator program to South Sudan...
The Ripple Effect: How Mentorship Fuels Long-Term Success
One of the most inspiring aspects of our microbusiness incubator program in Homabay is the growing community of alumni that continues to flourish long after the formal training ends. While seed funding and structured coaching provide the foundation for launching small...
Turning Pages, Changing Lives: New Books for Zebak’s Community Library
At Business for Better Society, we believe that books are more than just pages bound together—they are gateways to opportunity, imagination, and empowerment. Nowhere is this more evident than in Zebak, a remote and mountainous region of Afghanistan where access to...
Welcoming the Latest Cohort of Women Entrepreneurs in Homa Bay, Kenya
At Business for Better Society, we believe that when women rise, entire communities thrive. That’s why we are proud to announce the newest intake into our microbusiness incubator program for women in Homa Bay, Kenya—a program designed to break the cycle of...
Compassion in the Face of Tragedy: Mourning with Sserinya Primary School
Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I write to share our profound grief at Business for Better Society following the tragic lightning strike at Sserinya Community Primary School in Sserinya, Uganda. This devastating incident has deeply affected the school...
Stories from Afghanistan’s Community Libraries
In a country facing numerous challenges, Afghanistan's community libraries stand as symbols of hope and resilience. Business for Better Society is proud of these vital institutions that continue to serve their communities despite difficult circumstances. Today, we'd...
Hope Grows: Resilience Takes Root in Goma
As of March 2025, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to face significant challenges. Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, remains a critical hotspot of regional instability. The conflict between various armed groups, including the persistent M23...
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