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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 María Rubio (Colombia Cuida a Colombia)
Colombia Cuida a Colombia is an organization creating collaborative spaces, mentorship, and exchange of best practices around systematic change in Colombia. María Rubio of Colombia
Interview with Mark Chilongu (Africa Directions)
Africa Directions builds the skills and confidence of Zambian youth with their community centers offering educational, health, and other services. Mark Chilongu of Africa Directions
Interview with Mark Rweyemam and Esron Karimuribo (Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance)
The Southern African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance Foundation for One Health (SACIDS) is a ONE HEALTH Virtual Institute that links academic and research institutions
Interview with Marlon Evans (Nex Cubed)
Nex Cubed is a venture accelerator that invests in underrepresented founders and under-served communities. Their HBCU Founders Accelerator invests in startups where at least one
Interview with Martin Edlund (Malaria No More)
Malaria No More mobilizes the political commitment, funding, and innovation required to work towards ending malaria within one generation. The work raises awareness and builds
Interview with Martin Fisher (KickStart International)
KickStart International provides tools that enable millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa, smallholder farmers in particular, to increase their incomes and to climb out of
Interview with Mary-Pat Hector (Rise)
Rise trains young people to use their voices and lived experiences to build students’ political power and make college more affordable. From free college advocacy
Interview with Maximilian Oehl (Brand New Bundestag)
Brand New Bundestag advocates for progressive policies in Germany. Maximilian Oehl of Brand New Bundestag spoke with Jessica Kantor on April 13, 2023. Click here
Interview with Maya Foa (Reprieve)
Reprieve uncovers and challenges human rights abuses in courts of law around the world and fights for people on death row. Maya Foa of Reprieve
Interview with Mechai Viravaidya (Population and Community Development Association)
The Population and Community Development Association helped normalize contraceptive use in Thailand, supporting family planning and reducing HIV transmission. The association is also catalyzing new
Interview with Megha Agrawal Sood (Doc Society)
Doc Society, a non profit foundation with teams based in Europe, East Africa, the Americas and Australia, is dedicated to supporting independent storytelling globally. In
Interview with Michael Jarvis (Transparency & Accountability Initiative)
The Transparency & Accountability Initiative is a group of donors supporting participation, openness and accountability efforts around the world. Michael Jarvis of Transparency & Accountability Initiative
Interview with Michael Jenkins (Forest Trends Association)
Forest Trends Association engages in innovative finance for conservation, promoting healthy forests, sustainable agriculture, clean water, robust climate action, biodiverse landscapes, and strengthening communities. Michael
Interview with Michael Khoo (Friends of the Earth)
Friends of the Earth campaigns to address urgent environmental and social issues. Michael Khoo of Friends of the Earth spoke with Jessica Kantor on February