Entrepreneurship
A ‘profitable’ sandwich shop chain that gives away every penny of profit to tackle social problems
Alice Thompson was an events student at the Queen Margaret University when just in a span of two years she realised that mere studying will not help her accomplish her goals and hence left to join with Capital Events as an intern. At the same time, Josh was looking for an intern who would join …
A company using trash to empower Kabadi wallahs and to contribute to various social causes
Economic stability, occupational shaming, cleanliness and a sensitized society are some of the most important goals for any country and the efforts of an individual in achieving these goals go a long way. Paperman, a Chennai based company founded in 2010, believes in contributing for the successful achievement of these goals. In a span of …
Instead of giving in to Polio, Iftkhar Ali worked hard to get admitted into IIM-C and start a company of his own
The fruits are never hanging low for some people. For them, even simple acts such as getting out of the bed on their own or being able to walk the perfect way is very difficult. But those, who instead of surrendering to their misfortunes take them as a challenge and overcome their disabilities, are the …
A 13-year old from Nigeria finds an affordably cool solution to beat the scorching summer
When everyone across the globe is feeling the atrocious wave of the scorching heat, a 13 year old has decided to make the world a better (and cooler) place to live in with the help of wireless fans. Ukoma Michael, a 13 year old kid from Nigeria created a wireless fan that can work upto …
These MIT Graduates are making affordable Sanitary Pads out of Banana Fibre for rural Tribal women
India is increasingly becoming the shimmering face of a global superpower. But, beyond this glittering image lies a more distressed, realistic one, which represents the majority of rural and tribal population who combat poverty each day and grapple for basic survival needs. The condition of women is even worse there. With negligible access to safe …
Delhi based youth groups wins Goalkeepers Award by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Aashish Beergi led MASH Project Foundation (MASH) has received Goalkeepers Global Goals Award. The recognition is awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for it’s work on empowering young people towards UN Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). MASH is the winner of The 2020 Campaign Award category for furthering global cooperation and partnership that addresses Global …
A World Bank Consultant who wove a network of opportunities for thousands of neglected rural artisans and weavers
The diversity of the Indian culture is mirrored in the immense diversity of art and handicraft in our 29 states. But, while our economy remains in transition, the handicrafts sector is still reeling in from the fatal blow of the colonial rule. Our rural artisans and weavers continue to face challenges in terms of productivity, …
A start-up’s attempt to put tribal farmers back on top of the food chain
Rakesh Kumar Gupta had worked in the development sector for more than a decade. But, one assignment with SRIJAN in Pali district of Rajasthan changed his worldview about agriculture, farmers and farm produce. During this assignment, he came in contact the Bhil and Grasiya tribal community, who used to sell custard apple at a throwaway …