Humanitarian and philanthropic activities have for many years assisted governments of the world to cater for the less privileged of society, and those in rural communities. These activities many have said is born out of a desire to give back to society.
The health and general wellbeing of women in any community are very important since in most cases, the woman is saddled with the responsibility of taking care of the family. Over the years, diabetics and cancer diseases have shortened the life span of women, sending them to an early grave. The fears of these illnesses have further compounded issues regarding the wellbeing of the woman.
Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they require to achieve security and prosperity.
As Africans continue to raise the bar in innovation globally, one African who has led major successful deals to the continent is set to inspire a rethink on how investments should be structured for the overall good of the continent. Roberta Annan in this interview with African Leadership Magazine looks at the new concept of Impact Investing, which places emphasis on social returns on investments. Excerpt:
In recent times there have been renewed calls for the improvement of Africa’s healthcare sector especially in terms of quality medication and environmental protection. It has been observed, however, that more light is usually thrown on environmental care and leaving out the quality of medication. This gap prompted the search for answers to some questions as regards healthcare in Africa and the responsibility of these healthcare companies.
