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Laura Burke

Is the Social Enterprise Bubble About to Burst?

Social entrepreneurs talk about profit vs. impact, being treated as ‘godly human beings,’ and whether or not their bubble is about to burst.

Feb 04, 2012

So You Think You Can Be a Social Entrepreneur? Reality TV Meets the Impact Economy

A social enterprise version of The Apprentice could promote good work, but will it be too superficial?

Jan 28, 2012

In Liberia, Factory Work is Changing Womens' Lives—Starting at Home

Within the first six months of opening a factory, six out of the initial 25 female workers divorced their husbands.

Jan 21, 2012

A Cut Above the Rest: Non-Surgical Circumcision Could Help Fight AIDS in Africa

A device to facilitate non-surgical adult male circumcision could revolutionize the fight against the spread of HIV.

Jan 14, 2012

Amber Waves of Gain: One Woman's Cereal Business Fights Malnutrition

An African cereal company is competing with international giants to fight malnutrition and build economic self-sufficiency.

Jan 07, 2012

Ending Africa's Hungry Season: How Family Farms Are Driving Development

A social enterprise has found a way to give a leg up to sub-Saharan Africa's subsistence farmers.

Dec 17, 2011

Chutes, Ladders, and Safety Nets: How Microinsurance Helps African Development

A social business attaches insurance policies to products for poor people, creating a safety net for millions.

Dec 11, 2011

Waste Not: In Ghana, Fecal Sludge Could Be Black Gold

A startup company wants to turn human waste into a commodity (and change the world).

Dec 04, 2011

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