Jacqueline Shares Her Blue Sweater Story
by CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz
The Blue Sweater is the story of an amazing coincidence that reveals how interconnected our world really is.
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Investing in businesses to end global poverty.
Jassar Farms: Better livestock increase earnings through dairy production in Pakistan. -
Investing in businesses to end global poverty.
Water Health International: Community water systems for clean drinking water in India. -
Investing in businesses to end global poverty.
D.Light Design: Affordable solar lights for rural customers. -
Investing in businesses to end global poverty.
Jamii Bora: Ecofriendly urban planning in Kenya. Watch on PBS.
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What we do
Dignity, not dependence. Choice, not charity. We combine business and philanthropy to break the cycle of poverty.
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How we do it
We invest in thriving enterprises around the world that deliver both social and financial returns.
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Join us
Join our community of like-minded individuals and help lead the movement to end poverty.
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