Crystal Business Solutions

CBS Social Impact

Our Mission

Many nonprofits and coalitions have developed effective change models, but they often lack the strategic consulting resources needed to reach their full potential. That’s where we come in, providing crucial support to help these organisations meet these challenges.

Our pro bono work is a unique opportunity to bring your talent, expertise, and insights to organisations tackling today’s most urgent social issues. We concentrate our efforts where strategic intervention can unlock systemic change, particularly for the youth and marginalised communities who are the future of developing economies.

Our Focus Areas

Women Empowerment: Igniting Economic & Social Agency

We partner to dismantle barriers and create pathways for women to thrive as entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers.

Our Work Includes:

Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Developing accelerator programs, digital market access platforms, and tailored financial literacy training for women-led SMEs.

Leadership Pipeline: Partnering with organisations to design mentorship networks and leadership development programs that prepare women for C-suite and board roles.

Technology for Inclusion: Implementing tech solutions that provide women with safe access to information, markets, and financial services.

Community Education and Learning: Building Foundations for Lifelong Opportunity

We believe education is the great equaliser. We focus on innovative, accessible learning models that bridge the gap between classroom and community.

Our Work Includes:

Future Skills for Youth: Partnering with ed-tech nonprofits to develop and scale vocational and digital skills training (e.g., coding, digital marketing, green tech) aligned with market needs.

Community Learning Hubs: Helping organisations design sustainable models for community libraries and digital learning centres that serve as catalysts for local development.

Teacher & System Capacity Building: Applying operational excellence principles to strengthen educational administration and empower educators with new tools and methodologies.

Healthy Living and Lifestyle for Young People: Investing in Human Capital

A healthy generation is a productive generation. We focus on preventive, holistic approaches to well-being that empower young people to make positive life choices.

Our Work Includes:

Mental Health Innovation: Scaling tech-enabled platforms for youth mental health support, counselling, and awareness campaigns to destigmatise seeking help.

Nutrition & Wellness Programs: Designing and optimising community-based programs that promote physical activity, healthy eating, and lifestyle education.

Preventive Health Systems: Assisting health-focused NGOs in creating efficient, youth-friendly systems for sexual health education and substance abuse prevention.

Young People and Crime: Breaking the Cycle, Creating Pathways

We address root causes, not just symptoms. Our work focuses on creating viable, attractive alternatives to crime through opportunity and support.

Our Work Includes:

Youth Justice System Innovation: Partnering with reform-minded organisations to develop restorative justice programs and advocate for policy change.

Gang Exit & Rehabilitation: Designing comprehensive programs that combine psychological support, life skills, and guaranteed job placements or entrepreneurship opportunities for youth seeking to leave criminal networks.

Partnering with reform-minded o to develop restorative justice programs and advocate for policy change.

Community-Led Safety Initiatives: Applying strategic facilitation to help communities develop their own violence prevention plans, creating safe spaces and positive identity-building activities for at-risk youth.