In Eastern Congo, The Little Island That Could

In the middle of a lake in the Eastern Democratic Republic, one of the most violent regions on earth, sits a tiny but mighty island called Idjwi. Here, my people have not only lived peacefully, isolated from the bloodshed surrounding them, but are also building a model healthcare system. The Eastern DRC has been ravaged …

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The Difficulty of Starting up a Social Enterprise in a Warzone

WITH A LITTLE HELP, SOCIAL ENTERPRISES CAN HELP REBUILD COUNTRIES OVERRUN BY CONFLICT The desire of the disenfranchised for change and sustainable markets is at the heart of conflict. The Arab spring in Tunisia was triggered by a street vendor setting himself on fire in protest at unfair working conditions. Mass demonstrations usually demand increased …

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