Archive for the ‘Social Entrepreneurs’ Category

September 26

My Wasted Youth: Young Social Entrepreneur makes me feel old

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel with some really cool other women, including one Amy Carlton. She started a nonprofit to raise money to feed the hungry. That’s kinda cool, right? Except, um, she’s SEVENTEEN. Her nonprofit is called Teens Fighting Hunger. In her own words:

While working on [...]

Posted by Kristi Jo . Filed under Social Entrepreneurs, Women and Poverty | No Comments

August 12

Interview with a social entrepreneur: Liz Forkin, Sseko Designs

Here at Global Sistergoods, we are lucky to be part of a growing movement of change for women the world over. I recently had the honor of meeting Liz Forkin, founder of SSkeo Designs. Sskeo makes the cutest sandals ever while providing young women in Uganda with an income and a bridge to university.
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Posted by KJ . Filed under Fair Trade, Global Development, Social Entrepreneurs, Women's Issues | 2 Comments