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The BoF Podcast Episode 37: Fashion and Philanthropy

Natalia Vodianova talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about how technology can better serve local charities around the world.
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Inspired by the rise of “clicktivism,” the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at VOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Read the full article and watch the video here.

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Tim Blanks
Tim Blanks

Tim Blanks is Editor-at-Large at The Business of Fashion. He is based in London and covers designers, fashion weeks and fashion’s creative class.

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