Companies Get Involved

Many people feel that no real change can be created without intervention from big businesses. While this blog is mainly focused on how individuals can create a change I am also going to share stories of big businesses caring.

In a magazine add ExxonMobil writes;

"As studies by the World Bank and the United Nations show, when women are allowed to fulfill their potential, they not only improve the lives of their families but also create new economic opportunities in their communities and drive progress in their nations. That's why ExxonMobil is supporting women in developing countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Our support for the Qatar Foundation Social Development Center has enabled women with limited education to gain the vocational and life skills needed to enter the workforce. We are also proud to support other preeminent organizations helping to develop women leaders around the world. This includes the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA), Global Women in Management program, which strengthens the leadership skills of women working in community organizations in developing countries. We have also joined the Vital Voices to develop the African Women's Leadership Initiative- a training model to empower women in Africa to become leaders in business and public life.

ExxonMobil salutes our global partners who are truly making a difference."

The main point of posting this information is to encourage people who feel that big businesses don't care about helping the poor. Companies can do good things. Keep your faith in humanity, it's not all bad.

Uganda and Peanut Butter- Video

If you are unwilling to follow the link to the PBS website here is part of the Uganda Peanut Butter Success story video.

Grameen Founder and Success

This is a video interview with Muhammad Yunus, the founder of the Grameen Family Bank. He has won the nobel peace prize. Here he discusses how he founded the bank, what inspired him, what obstacles he overcame, and the good it is now doing.



This video is a success story from Bagladesh. It demonstrates the power of microloans.