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Social Enterprise

Link: How to Track the U.N.'s 17 Developmental Goals for 2030

The U.N. gave the world 15 years to achieve 17 substantial goals. Now you can track their progress.

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Social Enterprise

The Limitations and Potential Impact of Crowdfunded Social Good

Crowdfunding could compensate for the new administration's “America First” agenda.

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UN Report: Businesses Should Join the Struggle for LGBTI Human Rights

Supporting LGBTI rights is good for business. Studies show that including these people in diversity policies is simply good for the bottom line.

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Mobile Technology

Millions Now Have Data-Free Access to Knowledge in Iraq

Iraq joins growing list of countries with data-free access to global knowledge resource.

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Social Enterprise

5 Things I learned Starting My Social Business: Ground Up PDX

Ground Up PDX started with a Cuisinart kitchen mixer that got so hot they wrapped it with ice packs to keep it grinding. Now, a frenetic year and a half later, they are poised to join the shelves at one of the most popular national grocery chains in the country.

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Sustainable Energy

A Plastic Bag Can Now Cost You $38,000 In Kenya

As of today, it is punishable by up to four years in jail and a $38,000 fine to have a plastic bag in Kenya. The Kenyan government says it criminalized the pollutant to protect the environment and the health of Kenyans.

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Social Enterprise

An ad for pipes fights for women’s rights

Why is an ad for plumbing pipes in India the latest viral sensation?

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Financial Inclusion

Director of Oxfam Speaks Out

New Numbers Show Sickening Wealth Inequality

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Financial Inclusion

Oxfam Reports Shocking Numbers for Wealth Inequality

Who owns the world?

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Mobile Technology

WEEKLY NEWS BRIEF

A weekly round-up of mainstream news about the context in which Mercy Corps works, focused on development and innovation.

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Social Enterprise

IF A REFUGEE HAS A JOB

A Turkish immigrant who makes Greek yogurt has become a lightening bolt in the storm over immigration. Hamdi Ulukaya has received both admiration and death threats for employing over 300 refugees at his yogurt company, Chobani.