Numerous, small investments may just meet the needs of social entrepreneurs who lie between a nonprofit organization and a larger, for-profit that will have returns attractive enough for venture capitalists.

FORBES: Doing Good And Making Money

The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with particular attention to those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

In 2007, the organization began to investigate what was needed to meet global social needs.

FORBES: Impact Investing: The Power Of Two Bottom Lines

In consequence to that there is a major change, a social change, and an environmental change just to meet the needs of the tourism industry and in particular golf courses.

BBC: NEWS | In Depth | 2003 | World Forum | Water | Global village voices: Water

Crowdfunding can help meet these needs, and if managed effectively, can super-charge the process through localized social networks and face-to-face community events.

FORBES: Is Equity Crowdfunding Coming To Mexico?

The International Rescue Committee has noted that in Jordan and other countries, a majority of Syrian refugees are living outside of camps -- in cities and towns where social services, schools and even trash and waste systems are not equipped to meet the needs of a suddenly inflated population.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Through the imposition of economic institutions that predictably make it impossible for many people to meet their basic social and economic needs, those who impose these institutions are actually harming people rather than merely failing to help them.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES