There are organisational areas that are like a wound. You can touch it, but it doesn't always feel good. Governance is one of these areas, where the conflict between emotion and reason lives; between what we want and what is best for the organisation.
Technological innovation quickly becomes commonplace, integrated into everyday life. In the social field, knowing when a solution ceases to be an innovation is one of the challenges for social entrepreneurs. But is it so important that the solution is an innovation?
The growing cultural diversity in Portugal has been fuelled by the increase in the number of immigrant students in the country's schools. This reality enriches the exchange of experiences and perspectives between students, but also imposes complex challenges.
The sudden freeze of USAID’s funding by the Trump Administration has crippled global humanitarian efforts, halting life-saving programs in disaster zones and developing countries. Organizations face bankruptcy, essential aid is disrupted, and vulnerable populations are left without food, medicine, or education. As the U.S. withdraws from its leadership role, will the European Union and global philanthropists step up to prevent a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe?
Non-profit organisations have until 10 February 2025 to submit applications for projects that promote transformation towards fair societies and a climate-neutral future. Projects worth between €80,000 and €200,000 will be funded.
The social sector plays a crucial role in society, tackling issues such as poverty, social exclusion, education and health. However, finding and retaining qualified professionals aligned with its values is a mission that goes beyond traditional recruitment and one of the biggest challenges for human resources (HR) in this sector.
Frederica, Ivo, Rosa, Inácio. There are many stories of volunteers running non-profit organisations despite the challenges. And those volunteers should be recognised.
Over the last few years, I have come to know the ‘Dance with Impact’ project of the Ensaio d'Elogios Association, which promotes dance as a universal language that transcends language and cultural barriers. In an increasingly divided world, dance serves as a link that promotes growth, understanding and mutual respect.
At IRIS, the Social Innovation Incubator, we closely follow many female entrepreneurs who start social impact projects, sometimes linked to personal causes, and in many cases with the involvement of their families in the project.
Have you ever thought about how the world is changing so quickly and constantly? A few days ago, I came across data showing the number of messages exchanged per minute on WhatsApp (97 million) or the number of minutes of Zoom calls made in a year (3.3 trillion). And the daily number of Google searches, do you have any idea what that is?
