Deep dive into the world of domestic work and what it means to empower domestic workers. Whether that’s cleaning, caring or generally working within the home or directly for one person or family, you will have been engaged in domestic work or know someone who is.  

The ILO estimates that 75.6 million people are engaged in domestic work around the world, and for women especially it can be an important source of income. But domestic work can be casual, without the support mechanisms many have come to rely on in decent work settings – from holiday and sick pay to safe working environment and safe working hours.   

Social Impact Pioneer Professor Jenny M. Hoobler has dedicated her academic life to unveiling the critical role of domestic work and workers in today's workforce and across all our societies.

Jenny is now the Professor of Human Resource Management and the Academic Director of Leadership for Social Impact Knowledge Center at NOVA School of Business and Economics in Portugal. Her CV and experience include completing her PhD in the USA, and time as a Professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She has consulted for companies such as UPS and USG Corporation and is an associate editor of the Journal of Applied Psychology.

Jenny's insights into the employer-employee relationship within domestic work reveal a spectrum of experiences, from being the essential glue keeping everything going to exploitation. This episode aims to spark a conversation on the importance of formalising these relationships, ensuring fair wages, and recognising the vital role of domestic workers in supporting the so-called "100-hour couples" of today's workforce. This conversation is not just about acknowledging the challenges but also about championing change and recognising the profound impact of domestic work on our society.


Links:

https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/domestic-workers/lang--en/index.htm
Intl Labor Org on domestic worker numbers, etc.

ILO, Work on diverted mothering: https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/domestic-workers/lang--en/index.htm

Jenny's paper on domestic workers being intersectional: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23322373.2015.1126499?casa_token=kEUWAUR9C48AAAAA%3Acp9NIOkDaQp9LWa-MCljSHPypinUXU8vDrXV09ANIxWe5yCDnek_1W9Jp_hICYI0uMsKhsV7LsFkvlk


 IDWFED - International Domestic Workers Federation: idwfed.org

Living wage calculator for South Africa: https://living-wage.co.za/

Jenny Hoobler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-hoobler-8780754/

Nova SBE Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nova-sbe-leadership-for-impact-knowledge-center/


And if you liked this do try:

Revolutionising Maternal Health Supply Chains: Insights from MSD for Mothers: https://businessfightspoverty.org/revolutionising-maternal-health-supply-chains-insights-from-msd-for-mothers/

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Empowering Domestic Workers with Jenny Hoobler

Climate change is a global health issue. Social Impact Pioneer, Desta Lakew joins us to share her insights on why Africa’s youthful population is a sick crisis waiting to explode if we don’t start thinking about health care rather than sick care. And how climate change is already deteriorating health in the areas she’s working on.

Desta is a powerhouse in forging global partnerships for Africa, playing a pivotal role in securing strategic alliances for Amref Health Africa. Since joining the Amref executive team in 2014, Desta has been at the forefront of thought leadership and external engagements, working tirelessly with global partners and Amref's senior leadership to drive transformative health initiatives across the continent.

Amref Health Africa is the largest health development non-governmental international organisation based in Africa. With over 2000 people working with them and operations in more than 8 countries within the continent. Amref is on a mission to catalyse and drive community-led and people centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health.

Desta’s instrumental role in launching the first biennial Africa Health Agenda International Conference in 2014 marked a significant milestone in facilitating a global south dialogue and knowledge exchange on Universal Health Coverage in Africa and Asia. Desta holds a Masters of Public Health from the State University of New York and serves on the regional advisory board for Acumen East Africa and the Thematic Working Group on Private Sector of Health Systems Global. Her commitment to health equity and her strategic vision for a healthier Africa make her a true pioneer in the field.

Join us as Desta Lakew shares her journey from Ethiopia to New York and back to Africa, her motivations, and her ongoing work to address the critical intersection of health and climate change, aiming to strengthen health systems and improve lives across the continent. Stay tuned as we explore the challenges, the victories, and the future of health in Africa with one of its most passionate advocates.

Links:
AMREF: https://amref.org
AMREF’s thoughts on Health and Climate Change: https://newsroom.amref.org/news/2024/04/amref-puts-a-spotlight-on-widening-climate-change-induced-health-inequalities-in-africa/
Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC2025): https://ahaic.org
Desta’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destalakew/

And if you liked this, take a listen to:
Combining Personal and Business Purpose with Hamzah Sarwar: https://businessfightspoverty.org/combining-personal-and-business-purpose-with-hamzah-sarwar/

Climate change and global health with Desta Lakew

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Today on our podcast "Social Impact Pioneers," we are joined by two trailblazers in the fight against global poverty and unemployment through youth entrepreneurship: Anita Tiessen, CEO of Youth Business International (YBI) from the UK, and Rose Namutebi, a social worker and entrepreneur who serves as Cordaid Uganda’s Gender Specialist and Project Coordinator for their High Flyers project.

Anita Tiessen has carved a notable career in international development and human rights. Prior to her role at Youth Business International, the only organisation dedicated to youth entrepreneurship on a global scale, she held leadership positions at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, UNICEF UK, and Amnesty International. Anita brings a wealth of experience in empowering young individuals to start and grow their businesses, particularly in underserved communities.

Rose Namutebi joins us from Uganda, bringing a rich background in local governance and human rights. With over two decades of experience with Cordaid, she has been instrumental in advancing youth entrepreneurship, livelihood and food security, and inclusive programming for women, people with disabilities, and refugees in some of the world’s most fragile settings.

In today’s episode, Anita and Rose delve into how youth entrepreneurship serves as a crucial lever for social change, economic growth, and community empowerment. They highlight the profound impact that nurturing entrepreneurial spirit has on mitigating youth unemployment, which has been exacerbated by the global pandemic with a loss of 34 million youth jobs.

Our discussion also covers the specific challenges and opportunities in making entrepreneurship accessible and inclusive. Listeners will gain insights into the innovative strategies implemented by Youth Business International (YBI) and Cordaid to foster a supportive environment for young entrepreneurs, integrating business development with social objectives.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of youth entrepreneurship in creating a more inclusive and prosperous global economy. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business leader, this episode is set to provide valuable perspectives on leveraging business for lasting social impact.

Links:
YBI website: https://youthbusiness.org/
YBI Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit webpage: https://genforchange.youthbusiness.org/summit/
YBI Bootcamp webpage: https://genforchange.youthbusiness.org/bootcamp/
Cordaid website: https://www.cordaid.org/en/countries/uganda/

And if you like this, do listen to:
Lifting Participation: Female Entrepreneurs Tackle Climate Change – with Bill Winters and Audrey S-Darko: https://businessfightspoverty.org/lifting-participation-female-entrepreneurs-tackle-climate-change/

Tackling poverty and unemployment through youth entrepreneurship, with Anita and Rose

What are Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and why can they be transformative for communities, particularly for women? Social Impact Pioneers Kalkidan (Kal) Lakew and Emily Janoch from the international NGO, CARE, explore how VSLAs facilitate financial inclusion, foster social empowerment and encourage community solidarity.

Kal is the Program Coordinator for CARE's Women (in VSLAs) Respond initiative. Whilst Emily Janoch is the Associate Vice President for Thought Leadership and Design at CARE.

 During this conversation, they not only deep dive into the benefits and outcomes of VSLAs but also look critically at the role of international development programme design, iterative improvements and the benefits of responsive community led feedback.  

Kal explains: “By listening and learning from women and girls in Village Savings and Loan Associations and understanding the impact of different crises and shocks – we can help to refine how the VSLAs work and determine what to prioritise.”

 Whilst Emily shares, “I am focused on finding ways to leverage evidence and learning to improve impact, build dignity, and eradicate poverty.”

 What are Village Savings and Loan Associations - VSLAs?

VSLAs serve as a grassroots financial model where members—predominantly women—save together and access small loans. Originating in Niger in 1991, these associations have become a cornerstone of development programs, addressing food security, nutrition, and education. They are crucial in regions where access to formal financial services is scarce, enabling members to manage their funds and make collective decisions.

Kal and Emily are finding that VSLAs go beyond mere financial transactions. They empower women by breaking social and economic barriers, enhance community negotiating power, and address critical social issues like education and early marriage. Through collective action, VSLAs enable women to increase their confidence and achieve remarkable community contributions, from starting businesses to advocating for educational facilities.

How effective feedback improves outcomes 

Today’s discussion will also touch on the importance of adapting development initiatives to the specific contexts and needs of communities. Kal and Emily explore effective strategies for ensuring that development interventions are responsive, sustainable, and scalable. They share insights on engaging with communities as equal partners, emphasising the necessity of listening and learning from those we aim to support.

Listen in to find out more.

  Links:
* CARE: http://www.care.org/
* CARE’s VSLA programme: https://www.care.org/our-work/education-and-work/microsavings/
* CARE’s Women Respond initiative: https://www.care.org/our-work/disaster-response/emergencies/covid-19/women-respond-leadership-covid-19-response/
* CARE’s data sharing platforms with the communities, https://careinternational.podbean.com/e/the-data-belongs-to-them/
* CARE’s farmer livelihood work. https://www.care.org/our-work/food-and-nutrition/agriculture/farmer-field-business-school/

 And if you liked that take a listen to:
* Investors and Female Entrepreneurs, with Sanjukta and Heather: https://businessfightspoverty.org/investors-and-female-entrepreneurs/
And  
* Lifting Participation: Female Entrepreneurs Tackle Climate Change – with Bill Winters and Audrey S-Darko:
https://businessfightspoverty.org/lifting-participation-female-entrepreneurs-tackle-climate-change/

Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and women, with Kalkidan Lakew Yihun and Emily Janoch

Social Impact Pioneer, Bill Omondi is on a mission to build a generation of young Africans with great leadership and communication skills. As the CEO and Founder of the Debate Circle in Kenya, Bill is working to empower young people – so that they can lean in and articulate their response to the global challenges – from poverty to climate change. Creating the change and actions that they need.

Bill is also an inaugural part of the core Business Fights Poverty team – as our Community Engagement Lead, Kenya.
Listen in to hear Bill’s passion for empowering the next generation through educative and transformative initiatives. In the 3 – 4 years since the inception of the Debate Circle – Bill has taken the organisation from a seed of an idea to reaching, engaging and empowering thousands of young people annually.

Bill is unlocking opportunities for young people to be heard, to help ensure they are understood and able to engage others in what they have to say.

Tune in as we uncover the layers of Bill’s impactful work, explore the challenges and triumphs of leading a social enterprise, and discuss future initiatives aimed at broadening the reach and depth of the Debate Circle. Whether you're a social impact enthusiast, educator, or someone passionate about youth empowerment, this episode promises rich insights and inspiration from one of the leading voices in the field of education and community development.
Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to see more updates and connect with Bill directly.


Links:
Debate Circle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedebatecircle/?locale=hr_HR

Bill Omondi on Linked In: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/bill-omondi-8a238994 

To learn more about the work Business Fights Poverty has been doing on partnering and collaborations – click here: https://businessfightspoverty.org/resources/?_search_resources=partnership

And if you liked this podcast do take a listen to:
Tackling Poverty and Unemployment Through Youth Entrepreneurship, with Anita and Rose: https://businessfightspoverty.org/tackling-poverty-and-unemployment-through-youth-entrepreneurship-with-anita-and-rose/

Empowering Young People with Bill Omondi

How do you turn an ambitious corporate commitment on social impact and inclusivity into reality? Meet Social Impact Pioneer Amanda Smith. Amanda is the Head of Community Impact at Diageo. Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, renowned for its portfolio of over 200 iconic brands, including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Guinness, and Smirnoff. Operating in nearly 180 countries and employing over 30,000 people worldwide.

At the heart of Diageo’s ethos is its Spirit of Progress plan, a commitment to sustainable growth through inclusive programs that empower individuals and communities. From business and hospitality skills training to innovative water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives, Diageo aims to create a positive impact where they operate. A key focus is championing diversity and inclusion, ensuring that 50% of beneficiaries in their community programs are women, thus enhancing opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Amanda is the lady behind turning this ambitious commitment into reality. With her extensive experience in creating inclusive programs, Amanda shares insights into how Diageo integrates social responsibility into its core business strategy. We’ll discuss the importance of inclusivity in WASH initiatives and how these efforts not only benefit women and girls but also strengthen communities.

As we navigate through Amanda’s journey and the impactful work at Diageo, you’ll discover why the time for social responsibility is now and how businesses can harness their influence to drive positive change. Amanda shares how Diageo have been actively addressing human rights and inclusion in their value chain for some time. With the emerging social impact regulations, including Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) coming into action in Europe – we talk about how Diageo has been preparing for it and why regulation doesn’t need to be all about risk and compliance. 

Don’t miss this engaging conversation about innovation, inclusion, and the future of sustainable business practices. 



Links:

Amanda Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-smith-99776b1b/

Diageo: https://www.diageo.com/en/our-business

Diageo, Inclusive Business Approach: https://www.diageo.com/en/esg/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/inclusive-community
 
Diageo and CARE International Partnership, Investing in water and empowering women through WASH in Kenya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVVK1vLX5w 

Task Force on Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures: https://www.tisfd.org

Oxford University, Leading Sustainable Corporations: https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/programmes/executive-education/online-programmes/oxford-leading-sustainable-corporations-programme 

WaterAid: Integrating gender equality into community water, sanitation and hygiene projects – guidance notes: https://washmatters.wateraid.org/publications/integrating-gender-equality-into-community-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-projects

Wash4Work, CEO Water Mandate: WASH benefits accounting framework: https://ceowatermandate.org/publications/WASH-Framework-Summary.pdf

Diageo (2023), Human Rights, Global Policies: https://media.diageo.com/diageo-corporate-media/media/p1pnrolk/dia1857_a4_policies_global_human_rights_2023-update-v4.pdf

 The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - Directive (EU) 2024/1760: https://www.corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive.com


And if you liked this, do take a look at: Business Fights Poverty, Global Goals Summit 2024, Driving ESG Innovation in the New Regulatory Context with Meta
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Business, social impact and inclusivity, with Amanda Smith of Diageo

Welcome to a special episode of the "Social Impact Pioneers" podcast, where today, we're not just discussing change; we're living it. In this episode you will hear from Malkia Johns, Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador who is in Baku for the climate COP29. In this conversation Malkia talks with Zach Lubin, a recent graduate from the University of Glasgow and an environmental enthusiast.

Hailing from Kenya, Malkia is the Founder and Executive Director of Sauti Salama. She is an electrical engineer with a commitment to gender equality and youth inclusion in climate action. Over the next two weeks, she will be our host, bringing firsthand insights directly from the heart of the conference.
Hear diverse perspectives as Malkia engages with global delegates, shedding light on how businesses contribute to combating climate change and advocating for actionable solutions. With her passion and expertise, she aims to bridge gaps and foster conversations that lead to real, impactful change.

Today's episode we hear from Malkia and Zach Lubin, a recent graduate from the University of Glasgow and an environmental enthusiast, who shares his insights into the conference's dynamics and his personal experiences.

Hear first had what is going on at the Climate COP 29 in Azerbaijan from people there, on the ground, trying to make positive climate change, for people and planet happen.

Links:

Zach Lubin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-lubin-89b627ba/

Malkia John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malkia-j-806989131/

Malkia live at climate COP29: https://www.youtube.com/live/0KUeOk2CSwY

Business Fights Poverty’s latest articles on climate, business and people: https://businessfightspoverty.org/resources/?_combined_categories=climate-justice

Malkia and Zach, Live from Climate COP29 - Voices from Baku

During this special edition of Social Impact Pioneers - we are joined by David Nicholson, a leading figure in global climate action, speaking to us directly from the UN Climate COP in Belém, Brazil. As Mercy Corps’ first-ever Chief Climate Officer, appointed in 2022, Nicholson has been at the forefront of embedding bold, science-driven climate strategy into one of the world’s largest humanitarian organisations - expect to hear his thoughts on climate resilience, adaptation and business action. This conversation forms part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025. 

Over more than a decade at Mercy Corps, Nicholson has helped steer the organisation towards global leadership on climate resilience, sustainability, and adaptation. Drawing on a career that spans carbon-finance innovation in Uganda, climate and energy consulting at DAI, and green business development in Colombia, he now works to ensure that vulnerable communities can withstand the accelerating impacts of climate change. In 2023 alone, Mercy Corps’ climate programming reached 5.9 million people, and through its Climate: Possible campaign, it aims to extend climate-smart solutions to 12.5 million people, while supporting innovations projected to benefit a further 20 million through high-impact climate startups.

Speaking from COP30, Nicholson offers rare insight into the mood, momentum and political dynamics shaping this year’s summit—from the heightened focus on tropical forest protection in the Amazon, to the growing urgency around adaptation finance, climate-resilient livelihoods and the practical implementation of national climate plans. He reflects on the realities faced by communities on the front lines of drought, displacement and economic instability, and why climate adaptation and poverty reduction can no longer be treated as separate challenges.

If you are seeking clear analysis, grounded field experience and a pragmatic perspective on global climate action, this conversation with David Nicholson offers you straight up insights and solutions-focused look at what must happen next.

Links:
Mercy Corps: https://www.mercycorps.org/
David Nicholson: https://www.mercycorps.org/en-gb/who-we-are/our-team/david-nicholson
Mercy Corps Climate: Possible: https://www.mercycorps.org/en-gb/advance-climate-resilient-communities
Climate Change at the International Court of Justice: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10354/

To find out more about the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series: https://businessfightspoverty.org/climate-series/

Climate resilience and adaptation with David Nicholson

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