Concordia crafts a family space for such youth daily where they receive the support they need and deserve.
NESsT focuses on improving economic autonomy because it improves community autonomy. As much as "Workforce Diversity and Inclusion" is used to solve this problem, it will not. We must pursue Workforce Equity and Justice.
Meet Victor. Victor is a coppersmith in the Romanian village of Brateiu. There used to be 200 Roma coppersmiths in his village. Now there are only six left. He says he’s proud he can continue to practice the craft of his ancestors and make a living doing so.
NESsT's portfolio director for the Andean Region offers three top tips for social entrepreneurs: (1) Look Deep, (2) Seek Feedback and (3) Test, Test, Test.
NESsT Empowers is a program that helps women who face discrimination in the hiring process access the career resources to transition into sustainable and quality jobs. Through Empowers, social enterprises are connected to successful business leaders who are interested in deepening the commitment towards diversity, equity and inclusion of their workplace.
NESsT is on track to double its portfolio by the end of this year so that 50 social enterprises can access the financing and business advisory services needed to consolidate and grow their social and environmental impact. To support the organization with scaling its operations, NESsT’s Board of Directors appointed Lord Mervyn Davies as Chair.
Living in the largest biome in Brazil, Marcelo Cwerner, NESsT Brazil Portfolio Manager, illuminates the beauty of the Amazon rainforest and underscores the challenges that are involved in the preservation of the rainforest. The Amazon is fundamental to life on the planet. Its environmental and climatic services are unique and, without it, life as we know it will not be possible.
Catalyzed by the changing consumer mentality and new government regulations, global sustainable investments are expected to reach $150 trillion over the next decade. This article investigates 4 key factors that are driving European financial institutions to turn on their impact investing vehicles and sheds light on future challenges in the sector.
