October 4, 2013
The world market relies heavily on male-owned businesses.
Economic Empowerment
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February 26, 2014
Co-Author: Karen Newman, Senior Communications Consultant, Business Call to Action
May 31, 2012
Recently I interviewed the Vice President of Public Social Responsibility at Allstate, Vicky Dinges (pictured below). We talked about why domestic violence is a cornerstone of the Allstate Foundation and how this issue is a reflection of Allstate's core mission.
April 11, 2013
Poverty levels are well documented in India, and it is estimated that the country is home to at least one-third of the world’s poor.
October 8, 2013
Many businesses that rely on skilled workers report difficulty finding qualified individuals to fill open jobs.
February 27, 2014
By Rebecca Webber
April 16, 2013
The most lucrative and safest investment in the world – almost guaranteed to deliver outstanding financial returns as well as improving civic well-being and economic development – is to invest in the economic and social empowerment of women.
October 22, 2013
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), set in 2000 by 189 United Nations members, were aimed at significantly improving social and economic conditions in the world's poor countries by 2015.
March 5, 2014
By: Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking
“That would make us feel very proud and our lives would be very happy every day.”
May 1, 2013
BCLC just launched the nomination and application cycle for its 2013 Citizens Awards. These are important awards for the field; companies, local Chambers, and NGO partners are well served to go through the submission process.