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Social innovation goes deeper than treating symptoms—it works to cure the root cause. It’s about transforming not just lives, but entire systems that keep people stuck in suboptimal situations. One of the most powerful tools in this work? Storytelling. When we change the…

🌍 “There is no path to achieving the Paris goals that does not run through Africa.” At the 2025 @TEDCountdown Summit in Nairobi, leaders from across the globe gathered to share bold ideas and build urgent alliances for a sustainable future. As a part of the events at TED…

📍🇺🇬 In Kampala, there was no formal agenda—just people, presence, and purpose. Driven by a shared belief in the power of connection, local partners including Skoll Fellow @brianwallas of @BCFUganda channeled his energy into hosting a regional gathering to deepen relationships…

📍Local power, global pulse What happens when you hand the mic to proximate leaders and say, “We believe in the power of connections—please take it from here”? With the right ingredients—thoughtful curation, local leadership, and shared commitment to social change—you get…

What does freedom look like in a place shaped by ongoing conflict? Freedom can mean the drive, and the resources, to work for a better life, to find moments of peace and normalcy in the day-to-day. In “The New Somalia,” Said Fadhaye, a Somali-British filmmaker, offers an…

When conflict ends, the ability to live safely and peacefully isn’t automatic. For millions of people in more than 60 countries around the world, leftover landmines remain a hidden threat, making it dangerous to walk, farm, rebuild, or return home. In Tanzania, @herorats is…

“Little by little, I stopped being a submissive woman.” “Light of the Free” traces a journey of personal awakening that drives the hunger for human rights, fueled by the power of the collective. At its heart is @LasLibres—a movement in Mexico challenging gender roles, empowering…

Freedom isn’t just the absence of conflict or bondage. It’s more than the ability to simply survive. True freedom is realizing the right to thrive, to live in peace with one another and the planet. Every day, across the world, people are asserting their right to be truly free.…

Join us IRL in Mexico City as stories from across Latin America light up the screen and the path forward. 📽️ On july 18th we’re gathering to celebrate the success of the Solutions Storytelling Project in Latin America—an evening of powerful short films created by local…

At a London Climate Week roundtable discussion with governments, philanthropies, and Indigenous leaders from the @globalalliancet, @TenureFacility, Indigenous Peoples of Asia Solidarity Fund, and other organizations, Prince William emphasized the urgent need to center the…

Throughout this week, we’ve explored how access to education can spark generational change, from innovative education models to scholarships that propelled a girl in rural Africa to executive leadership. In this final reflection, @Malala Yousafzai reminds us: the struggle for…

We were heartbroken to learn that Andrew Kassoy, a visionary leader and co-founder of the transformative @BCorporation movement, passed away after a battle with cancer. Even in his final days, he was still pushing the boundaries of innovation, working on projects that could…

In southern Senegal, Daga Baldé is rewriting the future for herself and her community. As a young girl, she was unable to complete her education. But with support from #SkollAwardee @Tostan, she learned to read, write, and lead. Today, as deputy mayor of her village, she’s…

From secret schools to global stages, Afghan and Pakistani women are showing the world what resilience truly looks like. Despite more than 100 decrees aimed at erasing women from public life in Afghanistan, they continue to teach, to organize, to learn, and to resist. Their…

As a part of our focus on education access we’re spotlighting the work of #SkollAwardee @Camfed (Campaign for Female Education) supports girls in rural Africa to complete secondary school and thrive as leaders in their communities. @AngieMurimirwa was one of those girls. A…

🎓 Education Access: A Vision in Action Before she was a Nobel Laureate, @Malala Yousafzai spoke from the heart about her dream for every girl, every child, to get an education. This dream still drives Malala and so many others across the globe. They’ve made incredible…

“When I think of our grandmothers in Africa and what they were able to do with the beyond nothing that they had…well that, to me, is a business genius.”- Trevor Noah, Founder of @TrevorNoahFdn At #skollwf 2025, comedian and philanthropist Trevor Noah reflected on the brilliance…

As we honor Juneteenth, we recognize the relentless work of those who continue to push for meaningful change. Their efforts help us reconcile the past, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and build a future where peace and prosperity is within reach for all. In this powerful…

At #skollwf 2025, Global Optimism Co-Founder @CFigueres reminded us that meaningful progress requires humility, persistence, and the courage to close the gap between what we’ve done and what remains to be done. It’s an ethos that defines her career: remaining undeterred by…

American business leader and founder of the @MilkenInstitute, Mike Milken joined us at #skollwf 2025 to share lessons from his decades of work across philanthropy, health, and education. His reflections underscored the power of mentorship and connection in creating lasting…

At the 2025 Skoll World Forum, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, @DenisMukwege reminded us that the most powerful movements are built through collective care. At his hospital, @PanziUSA, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he treats survivors of sexual assault, his patients take…