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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 Tasso Azevedo (MapBiomas)
MapBiomas uses maps to tell the history of evolving land use and its impacts. Tasso Azevedo of MapBiomas spoke with Skyler Reid on February 22,
Interview with Temie Tubosun (LifeBank Technology)
LifeBank Technology uses technology and innovation to provide 24/7 access to critical medical supplies to hospitals, like blood, oxygen, and medical equipment. Temie Tubosun of
Interview with Teresa Njoroge (Clean Start Kenya)
Clean Start Kenya supports women and children involved with the criminal justice system in Kenya while advocating for policy and legislation change. Teresa Njoroge of
Interview with Tiana Epps-Johnson (Center for Tech and Civic Life)
The Center for Tech and Civic Life works to make voting more inclusive and secure, increase public confidence in the electoral process, and ensure that
Interview with Tim Kelly (Global Commons Alliance)
The Global Commons Alliance is a growing coalition of scientists, philanthropists, civil society groups, businesses and innovators, enabling collective action to safeguard the global commons.
Interview with Timothy Mtonga (Global Health Informatics Institute)
Global Health Informatics Institute works at the intersection of science, engineering and global health to address issues of global health. Timothy Mtonga of Global Health
Interview with Tracy DeTomasi (Callisto)
Callisto offers a variety of trauma-informed technological tools to empower survivors of sexual violence on college and university campuses. The tools are highly encrypted and
Interview with Vanessa Thomas (Decolonizing Wealth Project)
Decolonizing Wealth Project is focused on illuminating and providing healing from the harms caused by colonialism and white supremacy and facilitating equitable wealth distribution. Vanessa
Interview with Walter Kerr and Amanda Arch (Unlock Aid)
Unlock Aid is a coalition of social innovators seeking to drive policy changes to transform the U.S. approach to global development and breaking down barriers
Interview with William Jackson (Village of Wisdom)
Village of Wisdom protects the intellectual curiosity and positive racial self-concept of Black children by improving their learning environments. William Jackson of Village of Wisdom
Interview with Yasmin Vafa (Rights4Girls)
Human rights organization Rights4Girls works to end gender-based violence against girls and women in the United States. Keys to success have been linking anti-trafficking, criminal
Interview with Yeshi Milner (Data for Black Lives)
Data for Black Lives is a movement of activists, organizers, and mathematicians committed to the mission of using data science to create concrete and measurable
Interview with Yordanos Eyoel (Keseb)
Keseb seeks to strengthen democratic institutions and inclusive principles by drawing on effective practices from venture philanthropy, movement building, and think tanks. Keseb is a
Interview with Yussuf Sané (Tostan)
Tostan collaborates with partners to provide educational opportunities in rural communities. Yussuf Sané of Tostan spoke with Catherine Edwards on March 6, 2023. Click here