Wanted – Entrepreneurs Busy on Maternal & Child Health in Africa

January 24, 2017
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Hard on the heels of its recent expansion of Vscan antenatal screenings to more than 2 million expectant mothers across Nigeria, GE — through its Healthymagination Mother & Child Initiative — has announced a partnership with Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship.

The partnership seeks to blend Silicon Valley entrepreneurial acumen with venture impact investing to focus, train and mentor social entrepreneurs working on maternal and child health innovations in sub-Saharan Africa.

More about GE in Africa in this BRIEFING.

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  • Miller Center for Global Impact

    For nearly 30 years, Miller Center for Global Impact has been a leader in advancing social entrepreneurship to end poverty and protect the planet. With a focus on climate resilience and women’s economic power, Miller Center accelerates social enterprises aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Based at Santa Clara University, the center blends the innovation of Silicon Valley with a deep commitment to social justice and global impact. Miller Center has supported more than 1,500 social enterprises across over 100 countries.
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