Author Archives: Karen
Great News from Sock Mob Events!
Sock Mob Events, funded by TFN back in March 2011, has recently sent in their impact report and they had fantastic news to share with us! As a result of TFN funding, Sock Mob Events has become a self-sustainable model, the ultimate goal of any new charity and a great success story for TFN.
Through the TFN funding Sock Mob [...]
Sock Mob Events
A now fully self sustainable modle – Sock Mob Events works with homeless and vulnerably housed individuals to take positive action for their own lives, and help them overcome the stigmas associated with marginalized groups such as the homeless, which in turn drives wider social change through integrating these groups in the economic and civic life of the city. Continue reading
Going to School – Be! An Entrepreneur
To invest in young entrepreneurs age 18-29 from low-income groups in India to pioneer sustainable enterprises that they propose; enterprises that create jobs, income and social impact. Continue reading
CIVA – Andhra Pradesh Mushroom Project
To develop mushroom growing as a new income generation project amongst tribal women in the Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh, India. Continue reading
Peace Brigades International
They help to protect female human rights defenders (HRDs) who take a public stand by providing independent witnesses who accompany them and by advocating for them internationally. Continue reading
Cancerkin
Cancerkin helps to reduce breast cancer mortality rates and help women with breast cancer cope with the non-medical issues associated with the disease. Continue reading
TFN Arrives In Romania!
After seeing TFN in action December, the Romanian Business Leaders community staged their first event in Bucharest. Continue reading
TFN Kent Launches with a Successful First Event
TFN’s first event in partnership with the Kent Community Foundation took place on 15th March and was a big success. Continue reading
TFN ‘springs’ past another milestone
TFN’s Spring Funding Event was a great success and coincided with our 10th Anniversary. Continue reading
Step Forward
Step Forward used TFN funding to support young people and families in Tower Hamlets. Continue reading
Wrap Up Africa
Wrap Up Africa are still waiting to launch their Ethiopia programme but TFN funds were instead used to help treat children with cancer in Uganda. Continue reading
