It has been many years since I was stopped by a fourteen-year-old holding an AK-47.The weapon of choice for child soldiers for a number of reasons. Being stopped on the road by what is defined as a child soldier was a common occurrence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the late 90’s,…
How Sabahar Builds Economic Resilience How conscious are you of your daily spending and its global impact? I will start by acknowledging that this post may not resonate as widely as my last on Emotional Intelligence in Children, but it is just as important. We are often encouraged to “shop local” and reduce our global…
My business, Resilient Generations, focuses on psychological resilience and economic resilience. The economic aspect reflects my social enterprise that focuses on income development for vulnerable populations in Africa. Both aspects are shaped and influenced by the paradigms and behavioural patterns that govern how we live and work. Paradigm and Masai Women’s Jewelry The word paradigm…
Many of you probably understand the difference between a non-profit organization and a traditional for-profit business. But how many of you are familiar with the structural foundations of a social enterprise? Social enterprises intentionally pair financial sustainability with social impact. A social enterprise is a value-based business that embeds its core values in…
