“Technology can overcome any obstacle when it is used to serve people and not profits.” – Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate The term ‘technological innovation’ probably makes you think about exciting emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence or Augmented Reality, but new technologies aren’t the only route to innovation. In fact, existing technologies, when applied […]
The following interview with Gagandeep Bakshi, Director & Head of Investment Banking at Intellecap, occurred as a follow-up to the ‘Innovative Financing for Social Entrepreneurs‘ round table discussions in Cairo. SIEMENS STIFTUNG: One topic that repeatedly came up during the round table discussion is the need to customize supporting programs that are targeted towards social […]
The following interview with Barnaby Nelson (The Value Exchange) & Franziska Reh (Uncap – Unconventional Capital) occurred as a follow-up to the ‘Innovative Financing for Social Entrepreneurs‘ round table discussions in Cairo. SIEMENS STIFTUNG: One of the big issues that we identified during the round table session is the funding gap when it comes to […]
“I wanted to use my ‘powers’ for good!” – Carlo’s statement leaves no questions unanswered. To ensure that the spirit and strength of people like him benefit others, Siemens Stiftung has devised empowering people. Expert Service (epExpert Service) offering hands-on support to those facing far-reaching challenges in their businesses. To be specific, epExpert Service is […]
At the empowering people. Network, we are often asked this question by our followers: How can I best support international development? In this article, we try to give an overview of several thoughts and approaches into this complex topic.
For six weeks, epExpert Bianca supported Café Compadre in creating a communication & marketing strategy. In the following video Bianca and the Compadre team talk about their time together.
Compadre is a social enterprise that works with organic farmers to help them get better prices for their coffee. Using an innovative, solar-powered roaster, it can help farmers earn more than 70% more income than by selling unroasted beans. And as a plus, this solar powered roaster uses 5x LESS energy than existing roasters. Compadre […]
Our epExpert Brian talks about his experiences during his four months in the Philippines for the empowering people. Network More than 10.000 kilometres away from home, Brian Finnerty, a passionate tech guru and epExpert from the empowering people. Network is talking about his experiences with the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) in the Philippines. During […]
Bianca Finkel is starting her traineeship with Sympra and in collaboration with the empowering people Network she is doing so as epExpert more than 10,000 km away from home – in the Peruvian capital, Lima. She is not only gaining additional overseas experience, but also assisting the empowering people. Network member Café Compadre with communication. At […]
Brian Finnerty, empowering people. Expert, spent four months with the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) in the Philippines, where he volunteered his skills to develop an IT-based administration system.
