“We are entering a period of consequences ... in Africa and India, much like everywhere else in the world, people were noticing that their climate was changing.”
Jeff Skoll
Society’s risk capital needs to be more innovative and more catalytic.
In the past decade we've entered a historic time for philanthropy, given the scale, growth and innovation throughout the social sector. What if philanthropists, working in concert with the organizations they support, and in partnership with business and government, can improve the results they deliver to society by 50%?
Or 100%? We believe that significant improvements are achievable, and would have a profoundly positive impact on our society.
May 6 - 12, 2013
Editor's Pick
The Changing Landscape of Aid in Africa
All Africa
This week, the World Economic Forum is shining a spotlight on Africa, where nearly half of countries have reached middle-income status, yet the continent still faces rising inequality, widespread unemployment, and fluctuating commodity prices.
This week, the World Economic Forum is shining a spotlight on Africa, where nearly half of countries have reached middle-income status, yet the continent still faces rising inequality, widespread unemployment, and fluctuating commodity prices.
Apr 29 - May 5, 2013
Debate
Forum 2013
Skoll Original
Investing in Inclusion: How to Deliver Financial Services to the World’s Poor
One point is clear: philanthropy, though critically important, is insufficient to achieve full financial inclusion. We need to harness the capital markets and create institutions that deliver both social and financial returns. Though we are a nonprofit, we work to build sustainable, scalable, for-profit companies dedicated to serving the financial needs of society’s most vulnerable members: those living in poverty.
Editor's Pick
Muhammad Yunus: 'Put poverty in the museum'
Deutsche Welle
In interview with DW, former Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus says that social business organizations need to take on a more important role in international development aid work.
In interview with DW, former Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus says that social business organizations need to take on a more important role in international development aid work.
Apr 22 - 28, 2013
Article
Skoll Original
Skoll Original
Ending Malaria Deaths: We Cannot Afford to Wait
In a world where there are more mobile phones than people, with almost unlimited global connectivity and where transactions occur in seconds not days, it seems incongruous that one out of eight children in sub-Saharan Africa die before reaching their fifth birthday.
Apr 15 - 21, 2013
Editor's Pick
Forum 2013
Impact Investing Gets Real at the Skoll World Forum
The Skoll World Forum should be commended this year for showcasing impact investing in a refreshingly vulnerable light, making an important contribution to the difficult task of matching barriers with solutions.
Apr 8 - 14, 2013
Article
Forum 2013
Forum 2013
Social Innovation in Acceleration: Building the Social Impact Bond Ecosystem
Over the last few years we have seen the climate of fiscal austerity in state and local governments lead to the cut back or elimination of vital services – especially prevention-oriented services. The downturn in the economy reduced tax revenues, and forced government leaders to curtail vital social spending.
Article
Forum 2013
Forum 2013
Smart Subsidy is Needed to Build Tomorrow’s Energy Market
Few people doubt anymore that mass market demand (not just market need) exists for reliable and affordable energy or that much of this demand will have to be met by small-scale decentralised solutions.
Article
Forum 2013
Forum 2013
When Measuring Impact, Ask the Right Questions
Data can tell you anything – or nothing at all. To quote the Cheshire Cat, it depends a good deal on where you want to get to. In other words, it depends a good deal on which questions you are asking.
Article
Forum 2013
Forum 2013
The Secret Sauce to Fundraising Effectively
In my workshops, I often get questions like these: how do I talk about money for my cause in a way that I don’t feel like I am losing my soul? How do I not walk away from interactions where money is being discussed feeling exhausted and burned out? How do I relate to someone more deeply than on the basic level of money?
Debate
Forum 2013
Skoll Original
How Social Entrepreneurs Deliver New Solutions to Global Problems
Socially entrepreneurial organizations are often lean but always high touch. They build networks of trust that inspire and support local leaders, first to transform their local communities and then to build broader social movements.
