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...
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...
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