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Press Release: The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Launches $80K Äänit Prize for Social Impact in Africa
The Äänit Prize will award up to $80 000 per year to projects and organisations that can deliver positive social impact in Africa.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Fastbeetle Raises Seed Funding Round From Angels and Impact Investors
A Srinagar-based logistics company, Fastbeetle has closed a seed funding round at an undisclosed valuation from angel investors including Anuj Sharma of Alsisar Impact and Kartik Desai of Asha Impact.
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Mastercard and Kasha Reinforce Commitment to Empower Women and Support Micro-Entrepreneurs in Africa
Mastercard today expanded its relationship with Kasha Global Incorporated through an investment in the purpose driven ecommerce platform.
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UN’s WeEmpowerAsia Launches Accelerator for Female Entrepreneurs in the Care Sector
UN Women’s WeEmpowerAsia program has announced the launch of a new accelerator to support female entrepreneurs.
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Amazon Announces $250 Million Venture Fund for Indian Startups
Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million venture fund to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs focusing on digitization of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the key overseas market.
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Analysis: How Nigerian Banks Empower Women Through Corporate Social Responsibility
The benefits of corporate social responsibility practices for businesses include enhanced reputation, legitimacy and customer loyalty. But these practices are not just marketing to make businesses look good. They are also a way to develop markets and sustain business.
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Facebook to Provide Grants to Four Women-Led NGOs
Facebook will provide grants to four early-stage women-led NGOs through Facebook Pragati that will focus on boosting women entrepreneurship through the adoption of digital skills and tools.
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- Asia Pacific
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- NGOs, startups, women entrepreneurs
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Amartha Bags US $50 Million Debt Financing to Provide Working Capital to Female Entrepreneurs in Rural Indonesia
Amartha, an Indonesian P2P lending platform focused on women micro-entrepreneurs, announced today it has secured a US$50 million debt financing from US-based Lendable.
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