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Explore promising responses to the world’s most pressing problems by issue area, problem-solving strategy, and more. This website includes two types of stories: reported stories on Skoll Awardees and grantees that have been found in the Solutions Journalism Network’s Solutions Story Tracker®, and structured interviews conducted with representatives from organizations that have received support from the Skoll Foundation over the past 20 years.
The interviews represent a starting point to draw out practical insights from a wide range of individuals and organizations that have been working to address a myriad of social challenges.
Interview with Ella Gudwin (VisionSpring)
VisionSpring works to expand access to affordable eyeglasses and vision screenings so that nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, government agencies, and corporate clients can expand vision health
Interview with Elliot Kotek (The Nation of Artists)
The Nation of Artists collaborates with thought leaders to create society-changing content and campaigns in support of social causes. Elliot Kotek of the Nation of
Interview with Eloise Todd (Pandemic Action Network)
The Pandemic Action Network is a partnership of over 350 diverse organizations founded in April 2020 by leaders in global health advocacy, crisis response, and
Interview with Emily Michael (Medic)
Medic develops accessible toolkits and digital tools for health workers in the community to help them serve their local communities. The resources are fully open-source,
Interview with Eric Schwarz (College for Social Innovation)
The College for Social Innovation runs programs for college students to receive immersive, hands-on learning experiences focused on social innovation. Their flagship Semester in the
Interview with Erik Stegman (Native Americans in Philanthropy)
Native Americans in Philanthropy is a Native-led organization that promotes equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities. They support several communities that work together to
Interview with Erika Gregory (N Square / Horizon 4045)
N Square supports changemakers working on solutions that address the challenges of and reduce the risks associated with nuclear weapons. The organization recently forged a
Interview with Erin Vilardi (Vote Run Lead)
Vote Run Lead trains women to run for political office and win. Unleashing the political power of women, trainees go on to be elected to
Interview with Esther Wang (IDinsight)
IDinsight is a mission-driven data analytics and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact. They work with governments, multilateral agencies, foundations,
Interview with EunSook Lee (AAPI Civic Engagement Fund)
The AAPI Civic Engagement Fund is one of the largest funders of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) movement building organizations. The fund builds the
Interview with Fabian Pfortmüller (Together Institute)
Together Institute is a collective that helps purpose-driven organizations build communities and networks. The support organizations with community strategy, community development, community programming and community
Interview with Faiz Kamaludin (AstroX)
AstroX (Astronautical Association of Malaysia) is increasing science education and engagement in Malaysia. One of the first efforts was bringing rocket-building to schools. Faiz Kamaludin
Interview with Fernando Travesí (International Center for Transitional Justice)
The International Center for Transitional Justice supports accountability for mass atrocity and human rights violations. Listening to victims and putting their needs at the center
Interview with Flarantxa Pereira and Kunal Parik (Community Action Collab)
Founded during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Action Collab is a platform where partner organizations can coordinate disaster response and resilience building among