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Canada's Social Enterprises Grow 22% Despite Recession Fears
SolutionsJun 16

Canada's Social Enterprises Grow 22% Despite Recession Fears

While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.

Google: economic growth report3 min read
EquiLead Helps Women Reach Leadership in India's Social Sector
Acts of KindnessMay 26

EquiLead Helps Women Reach Leadership in India's Social Sector

Women drop out of mid-career leadership tracks at alarming rates across India's social impact sector. Anchal Kakkar's EquiLead is changing that by helping organizations redesign their workplaces to support women all the way to the top.

The Better India2 min read
India's Mothers Turning Kitchens Into Businesses
Community HeroesMay 12

India's Mothers Turning Kitchens Into Businesses

The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.

The Better India2 min read
India Honors Ambedkar's Legacy With Education Message
Acts of KindnessApr 14

India Honors Ambedkar's Legacy With Education Message

A regional leader in India reminded citizens that education and perseverance unlock freedom, echoing the wisdom of civil rights icon Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The message came during celebrations honoring two champions of equality and social progress.

The Hindu2 min read
India Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully
InnovationJul 18

India Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully

India just became only the third country in the world to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully deployed payloads into orbit, marking a giant leap for India's space ambitions.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
New Book Honors Dr. Ambedkar's Vision for Modern India
SolutionsApr 14

New Book Honors Dr. Ambedkar's Vision for Modern India

A university in Nellore celebrated the 135th birth anniversary of India's Constitution architect with a powerful new book exploring his legacy. The work shows how Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideas still offer solutions for today's India.

The Hindu2 min read
3 Friends Build Hydroponics Empire, Train 35,000 in India
Community HeroesMar 25

3 Friends Build Hydroponics Empire, Train 35,000 in India

Three entrepreneurs turned rooftop experiments into Rise Hydroponics, a thriving agritech startup that's transformed how India grows food. They've built 40+ commercial farms across 27 cities and trained 35,000 people in soil-free farming.

The Better India2 min read
Tribal Leader Shibu Soren Receives India's Padma Bhushan
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Tribal Leader Shibu Soren Receives India's Padma Bhushan

Jharkhand celebrates as tribal rights champion Shibu Soren receives India's third-highest civilian honor, recognizing decades of advocacy that helped create a state and uplift millions. His son, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, says his father will forever remain a hero to tribal communities across India. ##

The Hindu2 min read
India's 'InfoPreneurs' Help 4 Million Access Digital Services
Acts of KindnessMay 17

India's 'InfoPreneurs' Help 4 Million Access Digital Services

In remote villages across India, 2,400 community champions are bridging the digital divide one citizen at a time. Half are women, 500 have disabilities, and together they're transforming how rural India connects to essential services.

YourStory India3 min read
Indian Startups Turn Temple Flowers Into Jobs and Income
SolutionsFeb 15

Indian Startups Turn Temple Flowers Into Jobs and Income

Social enterprises across India are transforming millions of tonnes of waste into steady paychecks for women and waste pickers. From temple flowers to cigarette butts, these innovators are proving trash can build livelihoods while saving the planet.

YourStory India2 min read
India's Amul Earns 0.2% Profit and Wins AAA Rating
SolutionsJul 31

India's Amul Earns 0.2% Profit and Wins AAA Rating

A dairy cooperative that keeps almost no profit just became India's first FMCG brand to hit $12 billion in sales. The secret? Giving everything back to 3.6 million farmers who own it.

YourStory India3 min read
India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series
VideosJul 4

India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series

The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.

The Better India2 min read
India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly
Health & WellnessJul 20

India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly

India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.

Google News - Vaccine Success2 min read
Student's Assam Tourism Startup Opens Northeast India to World
SolutionsFeb 17

Student's Assam Tourism Startup Opens Northeast India to World

A college student turned his engineering project into a platform connecting travelers to Northeast India's hidden valleys, tribal festivals, and untold stories. FinderBridge Tourism now operates across eight states, proving regional startups can thrive while preserving culture.

YourStory India2 min read
India Backs 300 Rural Women Entrepreneurs With $2.5M Fund
SolutionsMay 29

India Backs 300 Rural Women Entrepreneurs With $2.5M Fund

Telangana just launched India's first rural women entrepreneur incubation program, putting $2.5 million behind 300 women-led businesses. The initiative promises free training, zero-interest loans, and mentorship to transform village micro-enterprises into job-creating companies.

The Hindu2 min read
India Honors Bus Conductor Who Built Public Library
Community HeroesJul 1

India Honors Bus Conductor Who Built Public Library

A former bus conductor who dedicated his life to building a public library is among dozens of grassroots heroes receiving India's prestigious Padma Shri award. The 2026 honors celebrate villagers, street cleaners, and community builders whose quiet service is changing lives far from the spotlight.

YourStory India2 min read
Dalit Judge Breaks Silence on Caste Bias in India Courts
Acts of KindnessApr 15

Dalit Judge Breaks Silence on Caste Bias in India Courts

A young judicial officer in India is speaking out about caste discrimination in the legal system and proposing concrete reforms. His courage to share his experience could spark meaningful change in a profession that has long remained silent on the issue.

DW News3 min read
Parents Become Therapists: 56,500 Kids Get Autism Support
SolutionsJul 2

Parents Become Therapists: 56,500 Kids Get Autism Support

A chance visit to an autism center turned one accountant's career upside down and created a social enterprise that's putting parents at the heart of therapy. Mom's Belief has now supported over 56,500 children across India by training parents to become co-therapists at home.

YourStory India2 min read
UK Doctor Returns Home After 4-Month India Travel Ban Lifted
Acts of KindnessMay 14

UK Doctor Returns Home After 4-Month India Travel Ban Lifted

A British doctor blocked from leaving India over a Facebook post criticizing politicians finally won his freedom after four months. His ordeal ended when a court lifted the travel ban, reuniting him with his family and career.

Indian Express2 min read
India's Cockroach Party Hits 19M Followers in Days
Acts of KindnessMay 22

India's Cockroach Party Hits 19M Followers in Days

When India's top judge compared unemployed youth to cockroaches, young people responded by creating a satirical political party that exploded to 19 million followers in less than a week. The movement is giving frustrated young Indians a voice they haven't had before.

ABC Australia2 min read

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