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Share your thoughts on The Blue Sweater with Jacqueline here
Jacqueline, I also loved the photos from the Kibera event, and noticed that you said that you were asked some tough questions that night. I think it would be powerful to hear more about the question…
Replied Feb 8
What are your thoughts on our obsession with growth?
Na'im, I have been reflecting on this exact topic this holiday season. Growth in and of itself is not bad. I think the determining factor is what we choose to do with the growth - are we using it to…
Tagged: estate, entrepreneurship, real, china, economy
Replied Dec. 7, 2009
Models of development
Nathan - I recommend The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid by C.K. Prahalad. It was one of the first books that keyed me into work like this! Also, Globalization and its Discontents by Joseph E. S…
Tagged: development, business, of, models, examples
Replied Nov. 18, 2009
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A place for all readers of Jacqueline Novogratz's The Blue Sweater to discuss the book, post favorite quotes & passages, and exchange ideas on ways to help.
Jacqueline,
I also loved the photos from the Kibera event, and noticed that you said that you were asked some tough questions that night. I think it would be powerful to hear more about the questions they were asking. What are their fears, doubts,…
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Do you enjoy blogging? Do you write about social enterprise issues from time to time, or follow other blogs about these issues? Join in here!
Na'im, I have been reflecting on this exact topic this holiday season. Growth in and of itself is not bad. I think the determining factor is what we choose to do with the growth - are we using it to invest in solutions for all socioeconomic levels?…
This group is interested in sustainable agriculture's role in patient capital by providing a social return on investment.
Profile Information
- Have you read "The Blue Sweater?"
- Yes
- Why do you want to be a part of this community?
- I hope to share in the work and community that Acumen Fund is building - to connect with other people who are passionate about it.
- How do you think you can best help Acumen Fund?
- Lead social enterprise/book club discussions
- How have you already helped Acumen Fund?
- I have purchased and given The Blue Sweater to friends, family, and mentors!
- Are you currently a student?
- No
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 8:07am on April 2, 2010,
George Onyango said…
- Hi Wendy, it is great to hear from you. If you are in Nairobi, give me a call at: 0727557223 so that we can touch base. Looking forward to receiving from you.
You can also send me an email at: geogias@yahoo.com
George
- At 10:25am on February 19, 2010,
Brittany Boroian said… - Hi Wendy! My name is Brittany and I am currently volunteering with the Acumen Fund. I saw that you were a member of Book Clubs Reading the Blue Sweater, and I wanted to remind you that if you haven't joined the Blue Sweater Fan Group yet, please do today! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
Brittany
- At 7:56am on February 8, 2010,
Wei Wei Hsing said… - Hi Wendy! Thanks for your post about your book discussion - sounds like you raised some interesting questions. I wanted to let you know that Jacqueline is responding to readers' thoughts and questions on The Blue Sweater on the discussion forum below if you have any ideas you'd like to share with her!
http://community.acumenfund.org/forum/topics/share-your-thoughts-on-the
- At 4:25pm on February 5, 2010,
Peter Gallagher said… - Wendy, stay in touch if you start to pull together former military officers. I'd be interested to help however I can! Peter
- At 10:23am on January 21, 2010,
Yasmina Zaidman said… - Hi Wendy - good luck with the interview. It would be amazing if you could start a group here for applicants. I would encourage current fellows and alumni to chime in to answer questions.
- At 7:44am on December 31, 2009,
David Ochieng' Ajwang' said… - Hi Wendy,
Thank you for showing concern on issues to do with Eco tourism.That is good suggestion.We are trying to do our best to maximize on the potential.I will send you package information as soon as possible.
Have a rewarding 2010
- At 8:42am on December 30, 2009,
David Ochieng' Ajwang' said…
- Hii Wendy,thats great to hear from you.am also new in this but am stationed in Kenya working with a voluntary Organization dealing with ecotourism.to know more just tell me.
- At 12:25pm on December 11, 2009,
Kevin Parcell said… - Wendy, I like the questions you ask about obsessive growth because they imply the answers, so i think they are the right questions. Please visit my page and read about SunMoney. Kevin
- At 5:33am on December 10, 2009,
Sule Amadu (2010 Acumen Fellow) said… - Hi Wendy,
I have limited access to internet right now at the location I am in India. I would get back to you as soon as possible when I am back in the city with internet access.
Thanks
Sule
- At 7:06am on December 7, 2009,
Sule Amadu (2010 Acumen Fellow) said…
- Great to hear from you Wendy, where are you in the application and interviewing process? I am currently working with D.light and Acumen Fund Investee based in India. I would be more than happy to share with you any questions you have about the fellowship program.
Thanks
Sule
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