A Village Leader, Social Entrepreneur, Designer, and Marketer walked into a meeting room....

Collaboration is so powerful.  We have all heard Margaret Mead quoted many times, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Well, I’d like to take this blog to tell you about three people.  People just like you and [...]

The Little Movement That Could

This year has been one of fortifying the foundation of our work, deepening the impact, and growing participation in the movement.  Read on for a year end glimpse into some of 2011’s highlights and where our sights are set for 2012!

Fortifying the Foundation

This past year has seen each of our four partners grow in [...]

Business or Charities to the Rescue?

On November 15th, 45 speakers representing business, charities, and non governmental organizations will be gathering for a day long conference at Algonquin College in Ottawa to explore Corporate and Community Social Responsibility.  ZOË Alliance will have the opportunity to be among them.

The theme that will be the common thread throughout the 11 sessions is Creating [...]

An Update on Our Canadian Project - Ottawa Grow

Christian Horizons is the largest government funded provider of support services to adults with disabilities in Ontario.  The organization serves over 1,500 families and continually evolves their services to meet the changing needs of the people whom they serve.

Micah Elson is the Program Manager at Ottawa Grow, one of their largest employment solutions programs.  One [...]

The Role of Corporations in International Development - Thoughts on TIMS 2011

This past Saturday, I attended the Toronto International Microfinance Summit (TIMS).  It is a gathering of different types of organizations engaged in fighting poverty through microfinance and related efforts. I had been invited by Julie McDowell, Founder of ClearlySo Canada,  to participate in her panel discussion about transforming lives through linking markets.

I have to say [...]

Guatemalan Update - A Glimpse Into Some Great Work!

The ZOË Alliance team has the privilege of working with some truly incredible leaders in each country.  This month’s blog brings us an update directly from the field in Guatemala.  It provides a pretty comprehensive look into their principles, the way in which they engage the communities they serve and some great examples of impact.

UPDATE [...]

CSR Strategic Trends Emerging from National Studies - Eli Fathi

Eli Fathi – Founder & CEO, Chide.it Inc.

Eli Fathi, Co-Founder & CEO of Chide.it Inc and the driving force behind the Corporate and Community Social Responsibility Conference in Ottawa this fall, shares some key insights regarding emerging trends in CSR and consumer attitudes in this month’s blog.  We hope you enjoy [...]

Ottawa Law Firm Takes Leading Edge CSR to Rural India

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. – A Law Firm that Genuinely Understands and Get’s Results … in the Courtroom and in the Community.

On June 8th, I had the incredible privilege of sitting in a room with three partners of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall to talk about their recent experience with not only [...]

Going Beyond the Gift for Lasting Social Change

This month’s blog brings us the insights of Mr. Bradley Offman of Mackenzie Investments.  Mr. Offman is a sought after speaker in the industry and gives companies of all sizes some good food for thought on the social benefits of thinking creatively with our social investments.

“It is part of an overall culture [...]

From the Field - Update from Haiti Project Partner

Haiti is a place where there is hope, renewal and growth.  These are three words that would not be the first to pop to mind when the topic of Haiti comes up.  And yet this month’s update from Brian Stout, the US Director of Open Door Haiti, is filled with the evidence of all three. [...]