A headteacher who founded a small charitable school in a conflict-torn Nigerian city now has his sights set on replicating his educational model in neighbouring countries. The key to this success? Switching to a social enterprise approach.
“To be in the midst of people who are trying to make the world a better place is good for all of us!” The SEWF 2019 bursary winners reflect on their trip to Ethiopia in October.
The Social Enterprise World Forum 2019 was driven by the people of Africa, yet global in nature. Two UK social entrepreneurs share what they learned from their trip to Ethiopia.
PLUS: Croatia’s first social impact fund, $100m financing partnership for emerging market ventures, new ‘repayable grants’ for Scottish environmental businesses, Canada’s MaRS Catalyst Fund rebrands and expands, and more.
At the Social Enterprise World Forum 2019 closing ceremony, it is announced that the Social Enterprise World Forum 2020 will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Social entrepreneurs were urged to drop the hypocrisy and self-righteousness and instead collaborate more on the second day of the Social Enterprise World Forum 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Social entrepreneurs are building an important legacy in Ethiopia and beyond. But many people don't get it – and some politicians "think we're tree huggers". Soundbites from attendees at this week's Social Enterprise World Forum.
Ethiopian ministers pledge to support social enterprise as 1,200 delegates from 70 countries gather in Addis Ababa for the 12th Social Enterprise World Forum.
