Botswana is considered one of the most unequal countries in the world—but Granny Lesiamang is working to change that through her business.
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Read MoreThere is no one perfect solution for alleviating poverty, but the creation of jobs that provide skills is one of the strongest tools we have.
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Read More32 million tons of waste are generated annually in Nigeria. eTrash2Cash is on a mission to lower that while generating income for the community.
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Read MoreSolomon’s family struggled after their land stopped producing—so he launched a business to help more families like his in Uganda.
Read MoreRead about Latoya Jones, the founder of Glass Girls Uganda, and how she supports girls in the community through glass cutting and upcycling.
Read MoreMartine may have a background in architecture—but today her business involves working with Lebanese women to craft traditional preserves.
Read MoreRead about a few crises happening around the world and how Because International works to support communities impacted by crisis.
Read MoreRead about Francisca’s journey working with indigenous communities to growing a thriving business making tortilla chips from crickets.
Read More17 million people in Nigeria are food insecure. Read how Onimisi Atere is tackling this problem by supporting local smallholder farmers.
Read MoreWe caught up with Kabir Olaosebikan, founder of Craft Planet, to hear what he has accomplished since completing the Because Accelerator.
Read MoreWhat makes a great Christmas shoebox? Here’s our list of quality, lasting items that the child can use for years to come.
Read MoreBecause International partnered with UK-based COCO Charity to distribute 750 pairs of The Shoe That Grows. Learn more about COCO here.
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