by Kelly Brantner | Mar 11, 2024 | BBS News, Community Development, Education, Women's Advocacy
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...
by Kelly Brantner | Feb 22, 2024 | BBS News, Community Development, Women's Advocacy
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...
by Kelly Brantner | Feb 14, 2024 | BBS News, Community Development, Corporate Social Responsibility
Situated in rural southern Alberta, within the tight-knit community of Wrentham, stands the Wrentham Community Library. For over three decades, this cherished institution has been the community cornerstone, providing not just books but a gathering place, and a hub for...
by Kelly Brantner | Jan 31, 2024 | BBS News, Community Development, Youth
In 2023, Business for Better Society was selected as one of four recipients of the Hope in Crisis Grants, recognizing our efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Teaming up with the DR Congo registered non-profit, Remember Youth for Change, we successfully...
by Kelly Brantner | Dec 20, 2023 | Community Development, Education
In the heart of Zambia, a beacon of hope has been shining since 2005. The Charity Centre for Children and Youth Development (CCCYD) has been tirelessly working to provide women, children, and orphans with the resources essential to pave the way for a brighter future...
by Kelly Brantner | Nov 29, 2023 | BBS News, Community Development
In a world where access to clean water is considered a fundamental right, it is disheartening to learn that millions still lack this basic necessity. According to a March 2023 World Bank blog, around 387 million people lacked a basic level of drinking water service,...
