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Leading-Edge Funding Panel Adds Grant-making Knowledge to Innovative Buddhist Conference

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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"The conference is an exciting time to be together in person after such a long period of isolation," said Susan Skjei, Naropa Conference Director. "We look forward to the new projects that will arise out of our collective commitment to compassionate action--not only from post-conference grants but also networking and collaboration. All are welcome."

Key Points: 
  • During the Funder panel on June 5, foundation representatives will share their missions and processes.
  • The goal is to assist people attending the conference in person or via livestream to overcome barriers and concerns about obtaining grants.
  • "We are proud to work with Naropa University on this important conference," says Norman Oberstein, CEO of the Lenz Foundation.
  • "The conference is an exciting time to be together in person after such a long period of isolation," said Susan Skjei, Naropa Conference Director.

Upaya Social Ventures and Beyond Capital Invest in ZooFresh Foods to Benefit Smallholder Farmers in India

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Friday, April 5, 2019
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SEATTLE, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Upaya Social Ventures and Beyond Capital are pleased to announce recent investments in ZooFresh Foods, a social enterprise based in Odisha, India that connects smallholder farmers with underserved markets to eliminate waste, increase farmer incomes, and enhance consumer access to local meats.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Upaya Social Ventures and Beyond Capital are pleased to announce recent investments in ZooFresh Foods, a social enterprise based in Odisha, India that connects smallholder farmers with underserved markets to eliminate waste, increase farmer incomes, and enhance consumer access to local meats.
  • "We were first attracted to ZooFresh because they are operating in a largely neglected geography," says Kate Cochran, CEO of Upaya Social Ventures.
  • "ZooFresh has the potential to greatly improve the economic status of smallholder producers in East India," says Eva Yazhari, CEO of Beyond Capital.
  • Upaya Social Ventures (Upaya) creates dignified jobs for the poorest of the poor by building scalable businesses with investment and consulting support.