In the heart of Jinja, Uganda, a movement is underway. It’s a drive towards digital empowerment, spearheaded by the nonprofit ICT4Education, and it’s changing lives one click at a time. This is the story of how Business for Better Society’s CEO spent a week witnessing...
As I bid farewell to Sserinya and set my sights are now set on Jinja, I find myself reflecting on the profound experiences and the incredible individuals I’ve had the privilege to encounter during my time here. Sserinya, nestled amidst lush fields and winding...
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Harlequin Enterprises, a global publishing powerhouse with a heart for small communities. Harlequin Enterprises has a rich history rooted in the Canadian prairies, where it was founded over seven decades ago. Throughout its...
Yes, 2024 has been named by the United Nations as the Year of the Camelids. At first glance, this might seem an odd choice but in fact millions of households in conflict zones depend on this species for their livelihoods. The UN in their briefing wrote the following:...
International Women’s Day holds a special place in our hearts at Business for Better Society, and what better way to mark this significant occasion than with the graduation ceremony for the latest three cohorts of our microbusiness initiative in Homa Bay, Kenya. This...
The BBS/Activate Action microbusiness incubator collaboration stands as a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship in addressing socio-economic disparities. With poverty levels soaring at 77.9% in Homa Bay County, compared to the national average of...
