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Even while companies talk about sustainability much less, the data are clear: corporations are investing more and more into sustainability. According to the new UN Global Compact–Accenture CEO Study, The Sustainability Ambition Gap But here’s the catch: only 5% of CEOs believe that business is

Meet Phani. He’s the Senior Director, Head of Data, AI, and Innovation at Lumen Technologies — a tech-savvy leader with over 19 years of experience spanning AI, Intelligent Automation, CRM, DevOps, and more. From his beginnings as an ethical hacker to leading teams across multiple

Virbyze is a tech-driven company building innovative solutions across agriculture, healthcare, and education. Its mission is simple: connect businesses in emerging markets to the tools, financing, and logistics they need to grow. But as founder Omami Wabala puts it: “As a growing social enterprise, we

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is entering a new era. Recent changes in U.S. tax law – notably the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) of 2025 – have altered the rules for corporate charitable deductions. But focusing only on tax benefits means overlooking a far larger

Over the past year, corporate social responsibility and sustainability leaders have been under siege. Programs paused. Budgets frozen. Public sentiment whiplashing between ESG backlash and climate urgency. Internally, many CSR leaders found themselves stuck in the “wait-and-see zone”—reluctant to push forward without clear direction from

In Uganda, plastic waste is a mounting challenge — but for Ecomak Recyclers, it’s also a powerful opportunity. This trailblazing social enterprise transforms plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly construction materials, like bricks, pavers, and roofing tiles. But even a brilliant solution needs support to scale.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is undergoing a transformation. Once defined by philanthropy and compliance, it now plays a central role in shaping core business strategy. As ESG has become politicized, CSR leaders are being asked to deliver tangible, measurable impact that aligns with both business

When Maggie Ramaiah, a Vice President at SAP, first came across the opportunity to volunteer her skills with a social enterprise through the MovingWorlds platform, she didn’t hesitate. “I’ve always been a big believer in sharing my knowledge, expertise, and skills with whoever it can

At Africa Agility, the mission is clear: empower young African women to thrive in the tech industry through mentorship, upskilling, and real-world experience. But when it came to preparing mentees for the complex communication and product thinking challenges they’d face in the workplace, the team

All around the world, people are stepping up. Social entrepreneurs are building new models. Professionals are contributing their skills for the greater good. Companies are aligning business with purpose. More and more people feel the urgency to make a difference — but don’t always know

In a live masterclass hosted by MovingWorlds, marketing legend and systems thinker Seth Godin joined us to coach two social entrepreneurs from our global network: Anish Malpani of Without by Ashaya, and Sasibai Kimis Steenland of Earth Heir. They bravely brought their biggest strategic challenges

At EldoHub, a Kenya-based innovation hub focused on empowering youth and women through technology, the challenge of scaling impact was clear:  “We had the passion, the programs, and the community,” explains Margaret Yebei, EldoHub’s Head of Partnerships and Program Operations. “But we needed support to

When Rohit, a Senior Software Architect at SAP, first heard about the opportunity to volunteer his skills through his company, he wasn’t sure it was for him. “Being a software developer, I was never so keen to clean lakes, streets, or teach in schools as

Social innovations often fail not because the ideas are bad—but because they ask too much of real people. If we want to close the gap between good intentions and action, we have to design our programs with human behavior in mind. Which, according to Dan

Corporate volunteering isn’t broken—but the way we design for it often is. If you’ve ever launched a skills-based volunteering program and wondered why engagement plateaued after the first email blast, here’s a not-so-shocking truth: your employees aren’t all the same. Your employees have different motivations,

In a time when many corporate social responsibility programs are stalled, underfunded, or performative, a select few are thriving—and reshaping what’s possible. Earlier this year, we published a post about the 8 most common traps corporate social impact leaders fall into. At the top of

How to stop checking boxes and start building the programs your company—and the world—really needs.

Despite their best intentions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs start with good intentions — but far too many disappear within a few years. According to Harvard Business School: 📉 77% of CSR programs are not aligned with business goals ❌ Over 60% fail to achieve

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At MovingWorlds, we see the ripple effects that occur when people volunteer their skills. Our platform connects corporate professionals with social innovators in need of business support—and in doing so, it catalyzes change in every direction: for communities, for companies, and for the people who