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Acumen
Organizations
It works to change the way the world tackles poverty; believing “that neither the markets nor aid alone can solve the problems of poverty and that every person deserves the...
Business, Investment, Poverty & Inequality
Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
Organizations
It applies its expertise and network to promote global peace, poverty eradication, youth and women empowerment, justice, and human rights. It believes sustainable development is achieved through global citizenship, shared...
Peace, Poverty & Inequality, Social Justice, Societal Divisions, Sustainable Development Goals, Women, Youth
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Organizations
It is dedicated "to enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty across the globe, and expanding educational opportunities and access to information technology in the U.S." Publications: Annual Reports  
Education/Training, Health, Poverty & Inequality
Brown, Lester R.
Notable Individuals
Lester R. Brown (b.1934) is well-known as the founder of the Worldwatch Institute in Washington in 1974, where he served as president until 2000.  Worldwatch is known for its annual...
Climate Change, Food, Poverty & Inequality
Business Fights Poverty
Organizations
It uses “challenges” to engage an expanding network of 20,000+ professionals with poverty-related issues with products developed in 3 to 9 months. Projects are supported by specific donor organizations. Examples...
Business, Poverty & Inequality
Center for Global Development
Organizations
Is a nonprofit think tank that provides research and development services in Washington, D.C. and the United Kingdom. It focuses on the links between developing countries and the governments, institutions,...
Economics, Poverty & Inequality
Center for International Development (CID)
Organizations
It works to advance the understanding of development challenges and offer viable solutions to problems of global poverty.  It's focused on resolving the dilemmas of public policy associated with generating...
Development, Poverty & Inequality
Cordaid
Organizations
The Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid is an international development organization “fighting poverty and exclusion in fragile and conflict areas.” It aims to “create flourishing, self-reliant communities in...
Aid, Conflict Prevention/ Mitigation/Transformation, Humanitarian
Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation
Organizations
It is a national coalition committed to bringing a “balanced, Biblical view of stewardship to the critical issues of environment and development.” Its network of experts conducts “research on current...
Development, Environment
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Organizations
A regional United Nations commission promoting economic cooperation. ECLAC's mission is to promote long-term economic growth and the effective generation and allocation of financial resources to support development and equality...
*New Additions*, Economic Growth, Economics, Economy, Poverty & Inequality, Social Justice, Social/Cultural Dimension