Beyond the numbers: Celebrating the Makers who drive impact

At Impact Hub Network, our true strength lies beyond numbers. It’s the people—the Makers—who drive our vision forward. From supporting entrepreneurs in emerging markets to advocating for climate action, these passionate individuals are the heart and soul of our community.

The True Value of Forests: insights from Madagascar

The Wyss Academy Dialogue on the True Value of Forests took place in Maroantsetra, Madagascar, with 26 participants from government and civil society. The event highlights the multifaceted value of forests, integrating cultural heritage with modern management practices.

The True Value of Forests: insights from Switzerland

In the Emmental Valley in Switzerland, 35 experts from diverse sectors came together to address the pressing issues around the value of forests and how to balance their role in supporting human needs with environmental health, particularly in the context of Switzerland’s Energy Policy 2050.

PRIDE month: Our books and film recommendations

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. It is also an opportunity to educate ourselves and others, foster empathy, and promote inclusivity. One of the best ways to do this is through storytelling, whether in books or films, which offers powerful insights into the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. Here are some recommendations that highlight different aspects of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and personal narratives.

adidas Community Lab: Empowering latino/a/e social entrepreneurs in Portland

The 2023 adidas Community Lab, in collaboration with Impact Hub, supports Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs by providing resources, funding, and mentorship. This year’s programme graduated eight participants, each receiving $75,000 in funding. The programme concluded with a pitch competition, awarding additional funding to three winners: $25,000 for first place, $10,000 for second, and product and partnership support for third.

Ardook’s mission to transform lives through sustainable employment for single mothers

Ardook, founded by Shogher Atanesyan, is an Armenia-based social enterprise dedicated to providing sustainable income to single mothers caring for disabled children by offering flexible employment opportunities through laundry services. Ardook has quickly made an impact by empowering these mothers with jobs that allow them to balance work with caregiving responsibilities.

Building a thriving Armenia through sustainable tourism: the journey of ONEArmenia

Founded in 2012, ONEArmenia (1A) has been on a mission to build a thriving Armenia by funding sustainable projects with radical transparency at the heart of their efforts. Among the first organisations to join Impact Hub Yerevan in 2016, 1A and its community of over 100,000 supporters have successfully implemented more than 35 socio-economic projects in rural Armenia.