In Victorian times we saw strong temperance movements, suffragettes and some of the most strategic philanthropy ever. Horrified by the need of widows to resort to prostitution to support their children, women banded together to start social enterprises to employ these women in dignified employment. Profits were used to provide schools for their children where they were also clothed and fed. I find this inspiring, both for the compassion shown, but also for the strategic approach to addressing social issues. Judith's contribution to the eveing was a children's story was about one adventurous little girl who grew up to start a social enterprise clothing factory.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The History of Women's Philanthropy
In Victorian times we saw strong temperance movements, suffragettes and some of the most strategic philanthropy ever. Horrified by the need of widows to resort to prostitution to support their children, women banded together to start social enterprises to employ these women in dignified employment. Profits were used to provide schools for their children where they were also clothed and fed. I find this inspiring, both for the compassion shown, but also for the strategic approach to addressing social issues. Judith's contribution to the eveing was a children's story was about one adventurous little girl who grew up to start a social enterprise clothing factory.
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