From the producers of "The Linguists" comes "The New Recruits," an adventurous documentary that follows social entrepreneurs building businesses in volatile regions of the world. And you thought your job had its bad days.
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On August 23, 2009, residents of local slums in Nairobi, Kenya gathered to discuss The Blue Sweater, the book by Acumen Fund founder Jacqueline Novogratz. ... acumen fund east africa nairobi kenya kibera kangemi blue sweater alex sunguti social enterprise poverty poor dignity bop slum jacqueline...
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Acumen Fund and International Social Enterprises: Molly Alexander (Business Development Manager, Acumen Fund) ... "Social Investing" Ventures Enterprise "Korea Conference" "Acumen Fund"
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Rob Katz gives a brief description of Acumen Fund. "Acumen Fund invests in and provides hands-on management assistance to local, socially-minded entrepreneurs, and aims to demonstrate that small amounts of philanthropic capital, combined with large doses of business acumen, can build thriving ent...
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On July 30, 2009, Young Professionals for Acumen Fund (now New York for Acumen (NYfA), Acumen’s official New York volunteer chapter) partnered with the Nuru Project on DIGNITY: a photo auction and benefit for Acumen Fund. The event was planned in a 2-month period by over 40 volunteers. 30 prints...
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For information on how to join the Young Professionals for Acumen Fund, visit : ypacumenfund.blogspot.com The Young Professionals for Acumen Fund is a growing community of over 500 volunteers who seek to alleviate poverty with Acumen Fund through innovative, market-oriented approaches.
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April 23, 2009 was the national "Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work" day. Acumen Fund staff and partners had their children (ages 8-13) spend the day in the office where they learned all about Acumen Fund. They participated in a wide-range of activities including research on the countries we wo...
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Author, marketing guru, blogger extraordinaire, and Acumen Fund advisor Seth Godin on "Influencing the Masses" at the 2008 Acumen Fund Investor Gathering on November 11, 2008. Rubin Musuem of Art, New York, NY
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In East Africa, Acumen Fund invests in A to Z Textile Mills, who produces long-lasting anti-malaria bednets. Bednets are one of the most effective means for preventing the transmission of malaria.
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