Social entrepreneurs may acknowledge there’s a crisis unfolding, but that doesn’t mean there’s a clear path ahead for how they should respond. Are they falling short – or does the responsibility lie elsewhere?
SNAPSHOTS FROM ADDIS On the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital city, women create beautiful products out of war's most ugly artefacts. Pioneers Post hears their story.
It started out as a school project – but seven years on, a Philippines design hub and soft toy producer has helped get more than 100 women into jobs. The journey hasn’t always been easy, though.
We’re crossing continents again to link up social enterprise leaders in the run up to this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum. This time, we meet Brisbane Tool Library founder Sabrina Chakori.
Our DICE Young Storymaker Yael Berman reports on Moradigna, a São Paulo-based social enterprise that has improved 550 homes (and counting) – providing jobs, dignity and healthier living conditions along the way.
Government officials in the world’s fourth largest country say social enterprises can help create an economy that “leaves no one behind” – while entrepreneurs call for more support in return.
SNAPSHOTS FROM ADDIS Ethiopian social enterprise Temsalet Kitchen not only offers great food, but trains struggling young women to become its cleaners, cooks, waitresses and managers. Pioneers Post pops in for lunch.
The British Council and Pioneers Post have created the first award for social enterprise journalism in Ethiopia, with winners announced at this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum.
