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Every community needs a social safety net to protect its most vulnerable members. Knowing some families in Morocco would be especially hard hit during the pandemic, a group of volunteers came up with the idea for a “social subscription” that would allow people to regularly donate directly to those in need. For Sara Chetoui, PMP, it was an opportunity to apply her project management knowledge and experience to deliver real social impact. “We designed a strategy with an action plan, including all staff requirements and the type of resources we’d need,” says Chetoui, senior adviser for strategy and operations in the office of the Moroccan prime minister. “Then we started calling colleagues with the expertise we needed.” Within six months of launch, 400 donors had contributed enough money that 100 families could pay essential bills and provide meals. “Even the smallest actions can make a difference—and if we all band together, those small actions can add up to a big change,” says Chet...

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