Amazonian medicine is a field with tremendous potential for the health and wellbeing of our planet, yet many vital plant treatments are being lost before being discovered as ecosystems and peoples are displaced. Allies in the Amazon are sharing plant medicine discoveries with the world for the …

To create lasting impact and support long-term recovery following disasters, we must shift from an aid-based model to one built on grassroots partnerships and effective investments designed to address root-cause issues. Following disasters, the lack of access to resources to support basic needs creates serious health and …

This session will examine the challenges faced by organizations working to measure the effectiveness and impact of health social enterprises, including emerging rural pharmacy franchise models. These initiatives often involve cross-sector partnerships between corporations, NGOs, governments and foundations that often have different evaluation priorities. There are many …

Doing well by doing good can take a toll on the Do-er. Lack of sleep, rest and sensory overload have all been well-documented as contributors to stress related health issues such as anxiety and insomnia, not to mention potential blockages to creativity and innovation. This session will …

The National Farm to School Network and the Center for Socially Responsible Business at Mills College Graduate School of Business are collaborating on a social return on investment (SROI) analysis of the farm to school (F2S) movement. This session, designed to share policy and investment opportunities connected …