How supporting social innovators can help drive racial equity

Jan 26, 2022

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Social entrepreneurs of colour face many barriers in the fight for racial equity. Image: Freepik.

Amy Goldman

Chief Executive Officer and Chair, GHR Foundation

Francois Bonnici

Director, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship; Head of Foundations, World Economic Forum

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Racial Equity and Philanthropy: Disparities in Funding for Leaders of Colour Leave Impact on the Table. Source: The Bridgespan Group 2020.

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