Alex Stephany: Crowdfunding Unlocks Opportunities for the Homeless

Nov 16, 2021 Posted by: Ladderworks Alex Beam,  SDG1,  SDG10,  SDG8,  United Kingdom

Alex: Beam is focused on ending homelessness. We think it’s wrong that people don’t have a place to call home, and we believe that everyone should have the chance to fulfill their potential. Through our website, homeless people can raise money for job training, work tools, travel costs, and rental deposits. Members of the public can donate and send messages of encouragement to boost their confidence. A team of Beam caseworkers then supports each homeless person into a stable job or home. 

Asha Haji: Building the World’s First On-Demand Business School for Startups

Oct 07, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Asha Haji,  SDG4,  SDG8,  United Kingdom

Asha: We are building the world's first on-demand business school specifically for people navigating their careers at fast-growing tech startups. This community is underserved as most solutions don't address their key pain points: lack of time, lack of guidance, and being overwhelmed by choice. We're developing a comprehensive mobile learning app tailored to their needs.

Revolutionized Funding Impacts Social Enterprises in South Asia

Aug 16, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Edward Yee,  SDG1,  SDG10,  SDG4,  SDG5,  SDG8,  United Kingdom

Edward: My journey began when I took a break to travel, beginning in Bangladesh, and visited over 200 social enterprises (SEs) across South Asia. Seeing firsthand their impact in slums, villages, and farms amazed me, but I also saw their lack of access to capital— inspiring me to start Givfunds.