Chris grew TED from an industry conference into a global phenomenon. He joins us with a playbook for leaving the world a better place than he found it.

Almost 50 million people live as slaves today. In the UK alone there are estimated to be over 100,000 victims silently hidden – in places like car washes, brothels, nail bars and restaurants. Working alongside governments, agencies and officials around the world, James and his team are determined to tackle the criminal gangs responsible for human trafficking.

With nations at war, economies disrupted and geopolitical tensions running high, where are the pathways out of violence, instability and risk? David will provide an inside look at how discreet private mediators go beyond the limits of traditional diplomacy to end armed conflicts by building trust, dialogue and the foundations of peace and stability.

Prepare to be blown away by the scale of the problem, the brilliance and ambition of The Felix Project and the charisma and determination of its CEO, Charlotte Hill.

Over the last decade, Mabel has played a catalytic role in the global movement to end child marriage. Drawing on this experience, along with her time as CEO of The Elders, she will share lessons learned in galvanising meaningful change.

We will hear from PE houses on why they have lent their support to the Greater Share mission, from an NGO as to why the Greater Share model will help them in solving global education challenges and how to invest in this unique fund-of-funds.

Peter will be discussing his recent visits to Afghanistan, Myanmar and Syria; and the challenges that the ICRC and other humanitarian actors face as they respond to the ever-growing struggles of communities affected by conflicts around the globe. He will also share his thoughts on the broader effects of the pandemic and the growing climate crisis which are ultimately shaping humanitarian action in the longer term.

In this Pi call we will hear from David Miliband about how the pandemic is hitting fragile states and those that are fleeing their homes. He will talk about the impact of the virus on the charitable sector and those who depend upon charities for their livelihoods as well as the role of charities more broadly – and their relationship with government – going forward.

In the summer of 1960, a 26 year old English woman arrived on the shores of Lake Tanganika in what is now Tanzania. Equipped with little more than binoculars, a notebook and her fascination with animals, Jane Goodall ventured into what was then called the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve – embarking on a life of discovery that would redefine the relationship between humans and animals and shape the world of conservation.

Today the Jane Goodall Institute and its global youth programme, Roots & Shoots, advances Jane’s vision of the world and leads a movement of conservation for the common good, building on our connections to each other, to our fellow species and to the natural world. One of the JGI’s core principles is to work with local communities to address their needs as a key building block of lasting conservation.

The prison system in the UK is in crisis. The last 30 years have seen an increase in the prison population of 82%, leading to massive overcrowding and unsafe conditions for prisoners and prison officers alike. Assaults on staff are up by 88% in the past two years alone and rates of self-harm by prisoners are at a record level.

At the same time, reoffending rates sit at around 50% for all categories of prisoner, and rehabilitation, education and purposeful employment schemes within prisons are most often below standard and miss out many prisoners.

Bill Gates is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Along with co-chair Melinda Gates, he shapes and approves grantmaking strategies, advocates for the foundation’s issues, and helps set the overall direction of the organization.  

Bill and Melinda Gates work together to expand opportunity to the world’s most disadvantaged people by collaborating with grantees and partners. They also participate in national and international events and travel extensively to focus attention on the issues the foundation champions. See here for the full text of their 2017 annual letter.

Gates began his major philanthropic efforts in 1994, when he created the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on global health. Three years later, he and Melinda created the Gates Library Foundation, which worked to bring public access computers with Internet connections to libraries in the United States. Its name changed to the Gates Learning Foundation in 1999 to reflect its focus on ensuring that low-income minority students are prepared for college and have the means to attend. In 2000, to increase efficiency and communication, the two groups merged into the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

In 1975, Gates left Harvard University in his junior year to focus on Microsoft, the company he founded with his childhood friend Paul Allen. As chief software architect and chairman, Gates led the company to become the worldwide leader in business and personal software, services, and solutions. In July 2008, Gates transitioned into a new role as chairman of Microsoft and advisor on some key development projects. 

Gates also founded Corbis, which is developing a comprehensive digital archive of art and photography from public and private collections around the globe. He is a member of the board of directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. His father, William H. Gates Sr., is a co-chair of the foundation and a retired attorney. His late mother, Mary Gates, was a schoolteacher, University of Washington regent, and chairwoman of United Way International. The Gateses have three children.

In this compelling book, Roger Martin and Sally Osberg describe how social entrepreneurs target systems that exist in a stable but unjust equilibrium and transform them into entirely new, superior, and sustainable equilibria. These leaders develop, build, and scale their solutions in ways that bring about the truly revolutionary change that makes the world a fairer and better place.

Getting Beyond Better demonstrates how and why meaningful change actually happens in the world and provides concrete lessons and a practical model for businesses, policymakers, civil society organizations, and individuals who seek to transform our world for good.

Yunus Social Business applies business approaches to the world of social development, bridging the gap between social businesses and philanthropic lenders and donors.

The Kofi Annan Foundation mobilises political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights. In most cases the expertise and evidence needed to solve pressing problems such as poverty, armed conflict and poor governance already exist. What holds us back is lack of leadership or political will to identify and deliver solutions. The Foundation mobilises those who are in a position to influence and bring leadership to the world’s most pressing problems.