(3BL Media/Justmeans) – With two-thirds of the world’s illiterate population being female, and countless girl children not receiving a basic education, supporting women in developing countries is vital to helping overcome critical social issues such as poverty and unemployment. By supporting women in society and giving them access to equal opportunities such as an education, jobs and health care, everyone benefits. Infant mortality rates go down, more children stay in school, incomes increase and the cycle of poverty can be broken.
In India, women are born into a society that still faces social inequalities ranging from gender-specific abortions,...
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Digital technology underpins innovation and improvements in productivity across the whole British economy. The government’s new 
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a competition encouraging teams of MBA students to create institutional financial products that tackle social and environmental problems. Nearly 200 students from 37 schools in 29 countries submitted proposals this year. This year’s winner is 
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Every year more than 9,000 women find themselves in UK prisons. For many, it is their first time. Employment for women following short prison sentences is three times worse than for men, as fewer than one in ten women have a job to go to on release. The lack of childcare support, qualifications and low pay are all 
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Globally, it’s accepted that Britain is a tea drinking nation, with a 165 million cups 
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The British Heart Foundation (BHF) warns that lack of exercise across the UK is costing the nation’s health system £1.2 billion a year. Last year, Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, admitted that British taxpayers are spending more on treating obesity-related conditions than on the police or fire service! According to the 
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Peru is one of the best countries in South America for women entrepreneurs, as 40% of businesses there are owned by women. Yet these women face many challenges in growing their businesses, from lack of access to capital, to networks, education and training, and a culture of entrepreneurship. For these women to achieve entrepreneurial success, they need tools and programs specifically tailored to their business needs. This is why public-private partnerships play an important part, helping 
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is America’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. Now in its 22nd year, it honours students in grades 5-12, who have brought meaningful change to communities at home and abroad. These are youth volunteers who have worked on a variety of initiatives to make positive change—from taking over charitable programs ensuring that people in need could continue to be provided with essential services, to leading projects to help children with cancer and other illnesses, or...
(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Hairdressing is a sector that talks to more people than any other occupation. With over 40,000 hairdressings, barbering and beauty salons in the UK generating over £70 billion every year, it is a lucrative and influential industry. It is in a unique position to influence sustainable practices in hair care habits. Salons are at the heart of their communities, and the practices they use and the messages they give to their clients about ‘greener’ behaviour have the potential to drive real change – encouraging better, more...