Want To ‘Scale’ Social Impact? Then Give Away Your Trade Secrets

“If Nuru International exists in 30 years, then I’ve completely failed my entire life’s mission. Our job is to work ourselves out of a job.” —Jake Harriman, CEO of Nuru International

In a context of overwhelming need, we are constantly challenging ourselves: how can Nuru International impact the most people at the least cost in a sustainable way? We know we cannot end poverty alone; and that’s why we continually share our Lessons Learned to strengthen poverty-fighting efforts across our sector.

Nuru is seeking the “ultimate disappearance” that Michael Zakaras discusses in Want To ‘Scale’ Social Impact? Then Give Away Your Trade Secrets.

About Aerie Changala

Chief Executive Officer — Aerie earned his BA in International Affairs from John Cabot University (Rome, Italy) and his MA in International Conflict Analysis from the University of Kent (Canterbury, UK). He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in northern Burkina Faso. Aerie has been part of Nuru’s leadership since Nuru’s earliest days. Aerie initially served as Nuru’s second Team Leader in Kenya (following Jake) and has since led scouting, launching and designing of Nuru’s projects. Having spent the majority of his adult life living throughout Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, Aerie has traveled extensively, speaks seven languages, and brings a global perspective to his work at Nuru.