Interview with Lori Rose Benson (Hip Hop Public Health)
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) uses hip hop tracks and videos to approach health communication and behavior change among young people. HHPH created over 200 resources, and developed community-focused programs and partnerships to support the development of essential health literacy and disease prevention. Lori Rose Benson of Hip Hop Public Health spoke with Ambika Samarthya-Howard […]
Interview with Ed Mitchell (Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor)
Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor works to transform cities to increase access to safe water and sanitation. The organization works alongside local providers, enabling them to develop services, build infrastructure, and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities. Ed Mitchell of Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor spoke with January […]
Interview with Sarah Jaynes (Heartland Fund)
Heartland Fund addresses the gap in funding for rural areas, particularly BIPOC communities, by connecting rural leaders with funding partners seeking the uncommonly high returns on investment generated by building permanent, powerful civic infrastructure in small cities and rural communities. Sarah Jaynes of Heartland Fund spoke with Erica Edwards on February 16, 2023. Click here […]
Interview with Carina Barnett-Loro (Climate Advocacy Lab)
The Climate Advocacy Lab uses evidence-based strategies to help climate advocates in every part of the U.S. run smarter public engagement campaigns. They provide free tools and training, access to the latest research and insights, and connection to over 3,000 climate practitioners. Carina Barnett-Loro of Climate Advocacy Lab spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on January 16, […]
Interview with Arbind Singh (Nidan)
Nidan is a social justice organization that works to empower marginalized people through community-based interventions. Their areas of focus are the rights of unorganized laborers in education, health, livelihoods, and the protection of children working in the informal sector. Arbind Singh of Nidan spoke with Lissa Harris on January 11, 2024. Click here to read […]
Interview with Archana Sahgal (Hyphen)
Hyphen develops public-private co-investment strategies and catalyzes multi-sector partnerships to improve the material conditions of low-income communities, communities of color, and other historically under-served communities. Archana Sahgal of Hyphen spoke with Ambika Samarthya-Howard on December 18, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ambika Samarthya-Howard: Can you start by introducing yourself […]
Interview with Molly O’Donnell (New Profit)
New Profit is a national venture philanthropy organization created by and for social entrepreneurs. They use a model to support social entrepreneurs using a combination of venture capital and ecosystem building. Molly O’Donnell of New Profit spoke with Ashley Hopkinson on December 21, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Ashley […]
Interview with Katie Fahey (The People)
The People is addressing Democracy in America by providing resources and information to help encourage citizens to vote, promote trust in election processes, and inspire people to serve as poll workers/observers. Katie Fahey of The People spoke with Jessica Kantor on December 21, 2023. Click here to read the full conversation with insights highlighted. Jessica […]
Interview with Madeleine Ballard and Godfrey Ouma Haduba (Community Health Impact Coalition)
Community Health Impact Coalition is a field catalyst, bringing together aligned health organizations and thousands of community health workers (CHWs). The organization works to professionalize CHWs by providing courses and advocacy on guidelines, funding, and policy. They also conduct research to inform global guidelines that ministries of health use when designing their health provisions. Madeleine […]
Interview with Michelle Arevalo and Tova Lobatz (Social Capital Markets LLC)
SOCAP brings together social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, government and policy leaders, creators, corporations, academics, and beyond – to create an ecosystem to accelerate social change and investment in positive impact. Interview with Michelle Arevalo and Tova Lobatz of Social Capital Markets LLC spoke with Jessica Kantor on January 17, 2024. Click here […]