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Saving lives one breath at a time
by Grace Krueger You never really think about oxygen until you desperately need it. Yet, no matter where one lives, access to oxygen can be a matter of life or death. Having personally had an anaphylactic reaction, I know the discomfort and anxiety that one feels when having difficulty breathing. Moreover, in my work as an EMT on Santa Clara University’s campus, I carry and administer oxygen quite frequently. For us it’s routine and as members of the developed world, we often take access to medical oxygen for granted. But for millions of our fellow human beings, an unjust social equilibrium exists in which they don’t have this privilege. I first realized the gravity of this health inequity when I spent two months working in a health setting in Uganda. As a 2017 Global Social Benefit Fellow for Miller Center, I spent last summer conducting action research in Nansana, Uganda at a health clinic run by a social enterprise called Nurture Africa. READ MORE→
Strengthening local economies for rural women & youthAs we approach March 8th's International Women's Day, there are energized movements for women's rights, equality and justice all across the globe. Reflecting on the UN's theme for this year's observance, "Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women's lives", many of our Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI®) alumni come to mind, especially AVANI. To celebrate International Women's Day, we invite you to visit AVANI's digital exhibit "The Rising Women of Kumaon: The story of everyday women in Kumaon who stepped up to become more than they thought they could", as showcased on Google Arts & Culture.
In the news, announcements & moreNEW EXECUTIVE FELLOW | Welcome to our newest Miller Center Executive Fellow Jitendra Mudhol (SCU MBA '13). Jitendra is focused on data science and machine learning and their potential for the social enterprise ecosystem. Meet Miller Center's other Executive Fellows here. FEATURED IN FORBES | Alicia Wallace talks about transition. The 2016 GSBI alum and COO of All Across Africa shares lessons learned on her journey from corporate paralegal to social entrepreneur in this Forbes article. FAST COMPANY | 2016 GSBI alum Farmerline recently celebrated its 5 year anniversary and was just named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2018. SWIMMING WITH SHARKS | Dr. Catlin Powers of One Earth Designs, a 2014 GSBI alum, showed off her pitching skills on the February 11th episode of ABC's Shark Tank. Featuring the SolSource Solar Cooker, Dr. Powers earned a $500,00 investment from Mark Cuban. FUNDED | 2016 GSBI alum Awaaz De recently reported another round of investments from angel investors. HONORS | Current GSBI Online accelerator cohort participant Mobilized Construction was recently honored with the "Edge of Government" award at the World Government Summit 2018 in Dubai.
Out & about with Miller CenterMiller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is a pioneer when it comes to accelerating social enterprises, so you'll find our team at a variety of events across the globe. We're actively accompanying entrepreneurs on their journeys and sharing our learnings with others in the ecosystem. If our paths may cross, please reach out to us - we'd enjoy connecting! Please note some listed events are not open to the public.
Application deadline approaching: March 16Know a social entrepreneur serving refugees, migrants or human trafficking survivors? Help us spread the word about our newest cohort: Social Entrepreneurship at the Margins. Day of Giving is March 7Want to be a part of something big? You could make a positive impact on the lives of millions by joining us on SCU’s Day of Giving. This annual fundraising event is your opportunity to help Miller Center end poverty worldwide. This year, a generous donor has given us a challenge to receive donations from 125 different people. Your donation of any size will help us meet (or beat!) this challenge that will unlock a $20,000 gift! Be #allinforSCU and show your support on March 7. Missed one of our newsletter editions? Click here for Miller Center's newsletter archive. Photo credits: Headline photo by Grace Krueger; Larry Hanelin, photo of volunteer group at Kino Border Initiative; "The View from Avani's Tripuradevi Campus": Avani Society. Unless otherwise indicated, all other images and photography are property of Santa Clara University. |