Yunus Social Business is now accepting applications for participation in our local accelerator programs! Our accelerator programs are a 3 month intensive program designed to give social entrepreneurs access to the trainings, networks, and financial capital they need to develop successful business solutions to some of our countries' most pressing social and environmental challenges. Please visit the following website to apply through the 'Yunus Social Business Platform' to learn about upcoming dates and deadlines! Upcoming deadline: YSB Haiti (apply by May 24, 2015).
Reckitt and YSB are working together to deliver the Accelerator in South Africa and Brazil, focusing on scaling innovative solutions that enable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Get to know the accelerator's approach, design, and targeted impact by reading this article.
Taking effect on January 1, 2023, the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz or LkSG is a likely anchor for corporate new year’s resolutions. The introduction of the LkSG marks the first time that the responsibility of respecting human rights in global supply chains has been put on the legal shoulders of German enterprises and has the potential to influence similar legislation in other jurisdictions around the globe.
This year, we turn 10 years old! We are taking this opportunity to highlight and celebrate the inspiring partners in our community, reflect on the valuable lessons we've learned along the way and look forward to designing the next decade.