“A good start in life will ensure a sustainable future for all” – The Lancet The above quote fits the narrative of how children are the most valuable asset a nation can have – that a good start in the lives of children will decide the future for everyone. Therefore, in order to protect andContinue reading Tulodo Appointed by USAID’S MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) to Undertake a Nurturing Care Case StudyThrough Public Health Delivery Platforms in Manggarai Barat, NTT
It was a Monday morning and our Dolpin team were ready to go to Pasar Asemka, a toy market located near Kota Tua (Old City) in West Jakarta. Dolpin (Dolanan Pintar = “Smart Games”) is aimed at families with children aged 5-9 years, bringing health and relationship education to the home that can be delivered by parents as easily as bedtime storytelling (Learn more: link). Our plan at Asemka Market was to conduct interviews and observations with merchants …Continue reading Finding research treasures at the toy market
The issue of poo is never far from the minds of new parents – what mess was made and who bore the brunt.Continue reading The Clean Life for Timor-Leste
At Tulodo we are often asked what role the private sector should play in addressing social issues and achieving sustainable development. It’s been only a year and a half since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a set of targets to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. For the SDGs, which replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), there are 17 ambitious goals to transform the world and each has specific targets to be achieved by 2030.Continue reading Connecting the dots to transform the world: find out how companies accelerate sustainable development and grow their business
Social entrepreneurs, especially those of you with a brilliant idea ready to go, will likely soon wonder where to find the money to pay for it. Choosing the type of funding is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. When attending the 2016 Sankalp Summit in Jakarta (link), I found that there were three types of funding most often being discussed: debt, equity, and grants. So let’s take a closer look at each of them and discuss which one might be right for you.Continue reading Which type of funding is right for you? An important decision for social entrepreneurs
