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Difference Makers
PNG Local Business Coach focus: Mari Ellingson
Empowering women in business is something we’re very passionate about. So when we get to build local capacity in our women-led business coaching program it’s even more exciting, as the potential impact is so much greater. Mari is one of our Local Business Coach participants in Papua New Guinea and we have loved getting to know her. Mari owns a business in Port Moresby which develops niche export markets for PNG organic products. She does this by connecting PNG small businesses with SMEs in other countries. Mari decided to apply for the Local Business Coach program so that she could ... READ MORE
Women of the World
Women of the World – a cohort business program offering economic independence and health literacy programs for migrant and refugee women. READ MORE
PNG Local Business Coach focus: Mary Handen
We are excited to be partnering and building local capacity in our women-led business coaching program in PNG. Mary is one of our Local Business Coach (LBC) participants and we have loved working with her over these past few months. We caught up recently and want to share a bit about Mary. Mary was born and raised in PNG. An Accountant by profession, Mary has 35 plus years of experience serving in and climbing the corporate ladder abroad and in PNG. Currently an entrepreneur, she is the Managing Director of Jedjays Limited, a provider of clean and sustainable energy through ... READ MORE
Business and mindset coaching offers key to covid recovery for women-led businesses in PNG
TDi are working with PNG Women's Business Resource Centre to recruit and coach a total of 100 women-led SMEs (or deliver 800 hours of coaching) over four rounds of coaching from May through to December, with an average of 200 hours of coaching per round. Alongside, 4 Local Business Coaches are being trained in TDi's method to continue to support women-led SMEs in PNG. Here are the results for the first of the four rounds of coaching. READ MORE
What 10 years and deep curiosity has taught us
Last year TDi celebrated 10 years, and over that time we’ve had the opportunity to travel with a number of organisations and often get a bird’s eye view of what’s going on. Recently, TDi's CEO Anthea Smits, had the opportunity to reflect on what the past 10 years and deep curiosity has taught us. This article is a reflection on our top 6 learnings. READ MORE
Meaningful Conversations about Reconciliation
This month’s Meaningful Conversation coincided with the start of National Reconciliation Week so we took the opportunity to explore the notion of reconciliation, and particularly this year’s theme which invites brave action. READ MORE
Hope in a challenging environment
A reflection by TDis, Carlo Demaio, on the PNG Highlands township of Porgera. READ MORE
Mitch Wallis puts his heart on his sleeve about working with TDi
We were so grateful to Mitch from Heart On My Sleeve for sharing this video story of his experiences working with TDi. READ MORE
A creative business model that is inspiring Pacific Islanders to return to local cuisine to benefit their health, economy and climate
“The story of the food is the story of the people.” This is the belief that has inspired celebrity chef Robert Oliver to create the reality cooking show and community project ‘The Pacific Island Food Revolution’. READ MORE
Social Enterprise Marketplace
If you are looking for a gift or service with a purpose, we've created a marketplace so that you can #shopsocialenterprise. READ MORE
Two Feet Accelerator: Where are they now? Refugee Talent
TDi has been committed to inclusive sustainable businesses since the early days of the social enterprise movement in Australia. We’ve proudly partnered with NAB in a number of ways, one of which was the Two Feet Accelerator programs. These were designed as part of a long-term mission to build a critical mass of successful social enterprises across Australia. Now, several years on we’re seeing the real fruits of these initiatives. We’re following up on several Two Feet Accelerator Alumni businesses to see what they’re up to…We met the founders of Refugee Talent Nirary and Anna right at ... READ MORE
Two Feet Accelerator: Where are they now? YEVU
This week we’ve been chatting with Anna Robertson from YEVU – a social enterprise clothing brand designed and manufactured in Ghana. READ MORE