About the organisation
At Business for Better Society (BBS), our goal is to drive lasting, meaningful change in communities worldwide through collaboration, innovation, and transparency. We believe that real transformation begins at the local level, which is why we partner with grassroots nonprofits that are deeply embedded in their communities and committed to creating long-term impact. We recognise that sustainable impact can take many forms—whether through financial support, mentorship, technical assistance, volunteering, training, internships, or the provision of essential resources. Our partnerships are not based on a nonprofit's sector or geographic location, but on shared values and a deep commitment to purposeful, enduring change. A central part of our approach is our unwavering commitment to our donors: 100% of all donations go directly to grants and programs, never to overhead or administrative costs. This means every dollar given directly supports transformative work on the ground. Our values—integrity, credibility, accountability, and transparency—form the foundation of our work. They guide us to pursue excellence through best practices, innovation, and continuous learning. We embrace a holistic view of giving and remain dedicated to measuring and reporting our impact using both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods. While not all outcomes are easily measured, we are committed to assessing and communicating the true value of our work. Our reach is global, and our impact is real: In Uganda, we work with a primary school, a mobile computer lab, libraries, and clean water, and women entrepreneurs. In Afghanistan, we’ve run adult literacy programs, opened community libraries, and launched a women’s life skills training centre. We continue to fundraise for environmentally friendly bread ovens that reduce wood use and smoke inhalation. In Thailand, our corporate donor designed and installed an irrigation system for a farm that supports a school for children with special needs. In Kenya, we operate a business incubator for women, supporting the creation of 140+ small businesses that have brought economic freedom and empowerment. In Zimbabwe, we support the electric tricycle revolution, helping rural women access transport and transform their communities. In Gansu, China, girls from the poorest province receive scholarships to complete high school and continue to university. In Canada, donor support has funded hundreds of hours of mental health counselling through local charities. In Madagascar, we helped establish school vegetable gardens that provide nutritious meals and agricultural skills training for rural students. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we partner with a local nonprofit to support the reintegration of former child soldiers into their communities. And that’s just a snapshot. From Africa to Asia, North America to remote parts of the Amazon, we are proud to stand alongside local leaders and communities who are working tirelessly to build a better future. Together, we are building a better society—for all.
Mission
As a global foundation, BBS promotes and facilitates excellence in giving and mentoring. We match corporations and individuals, their funds and/or skills, with purposeful, sustainable and high impact non-profit initiatives. Through our work we create responsible partnerships and support a culture of accountability, innovation and greater effectiveness in the non-profit sector.
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- In Afghanistan, we’ve run adult literacy programs, opened community libraries, and launched a women’s life skills training centre. We continue to fundraise for environmentally friendly bread ovens that reduce wood use and smoke inhalation.
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- Study Abroad Lists Supports the Next Step in a Sserinya Graduate’s Education
For a child who has completed primary school, moving on to secondary education should be a natural next step. For many families in Uganda, however, it is also a significant financial challenge. We wish to thank Study Abroad Lists for recognising these challenges and sponsoring the tuition of a young man who graduated from Sserinya […] The post Study Abroad Lists Supports the Next Step in a Sserinya Graduate’s Education appeared first on Business For Better Society.
- A Conversation, A Perspective: Chris’s Conversation with Kuol
For his second interview, Chris spoke with Kuol Arou Kuol of SPEAK Uganda. In this piece Chris doesn’t simply report what Kuol told him. He reflects on it, questions it and brings his own perspective to the conversation. The result is less a conventional interview and more Chris’s interpretation of what he heard. His observations […] The post A Conversation, A Perspective: Chris’s Conversation with Kuol appeared first on Business For Better Society.
- The Power of Young Voices: A New Approach to Storytelling
When we started thinking about this storytelling project, I knew I wanted to do something a little differently. For years, we have shared stories about the people, organisations and communities we work with. We have written about programmes, challenges, successes and the lessons we learn along the way. But I began to wonder what these […] The post The Power of Young Voices: A New Approach to Storytelling appeared first on Business For Better Society.
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Does not receive recurrent funding from the Social Welfare Department
- 91/10140
- C1410577
- 12/01/2010
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