I just started reading this book and I think it’s one that all of you would appreciate too.  In *CREATING GOOD WORK, *experts and experienced social entrepreneurs tell their different perspectives and points of views.  Aspiring social entrepreneurs can use these as a blueprint to get started on their entrepreneurial paths. > Featuring contributions from some… Continue reading Reading now- CREATING GOOD WORK: The World’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs Show How to Build A Healthy Economy
Category: Social Entrepreneur Spotlight
Krochet Kids Intl- Empowering people in Uganda and Peru through the production and sale of products
Krochet Kids intl. is a non-profit accessories brand that is working to eradicate poverty through sustainable economic development programs and unique, one-of-a-kind products. The organization is currently working in Northern Uganda and Peru to fulfill its mission statement – to empower people to rise above poverty. Every KKi product is hand-signed by the woman that… Continue reading Krochet Kids Intl- Empowering people in Uganda and Peru through the production and sale of products
NY Times: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur
Here’s an opinion piece on the New York Times Fixes Blog from David Bornstein on the roots of social entrepreneurship and where it is today: > With the new attention has come confusion about what social entrepreneurs do, however. One problem stems from the word “entrepreneur,†which, to many, is synonymous with “businessperson,†and therefore… Continue reading NY Times: The Rise of the Social Entrepreneur
Clean cookstoves in Ghana- Relief International
Relief International, known as RI/EW, uses a carbon-financed social enterprise model and their flagship product is a clean cookstove that they are helping to distribute in Ghana. They are reaching our 1 millionth emission reduction. Here is a prezi that tells their story.
Two Degrees Food: A Nutrition Bar That Gives Back
NBC’s Today Show tomorrow (Nov 15) will feature a segment on Two Degrees Food. Here’s a quote from AARP’s blog post on it: > Walters along with his co-founder, Will Hauser, a 25-year-old former Wall Streeter joined together in 2010 to form a company with the purpose of doing business for good. By that, I… Continue reading Two Degrees Food: A Nutrition Bar That Gives Back
GUST: Global Universities Social Trip
About GUST: We are 3 French students currently making a trip around Asia on Social Business. The project we are currently leading is aiming at raising awareness of people and especially students about social business. We first meet social entrepreneurs in several countries of South-East Asia and make videos on their business, to show people… Continue reading GUST: Global Universities Social Trip
Deloitte Podcast with College Summit
Corporate giving has traditionally involved writing a check and calling it a day. But at a time when demands for nonprofit services are on the rise, cash donations are on the decline. Meanwhile, a national call-to-service is spotlighting the power of volunteerism. Enter the new corporate citizen: Instead of donating money to pay for work,… Continue reading Deloitte Podcast with College Summit
charity:water – bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations
Great profile of charity: water in the New York Times– the personal story of the founder is interesting: Five years ago, Mr. Harrison was a nightclub promoter in Manhattan who spent his nights surrounded by friends in a blur of alcohol, cocaine and marijuana. He lived in a luxurious apartment and drove a BMW —… Continue reading charity:water – bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations
Coffee Connections, a New Social Venture Concept is Starting Up in Kenya
Margaret is a Coffee Connections farmer in Kenya. She has been a coffee farmer for decades, but during last year’s harvest she only made 0.02USD per lb of coffee sold. That same lb of coffee was sold for over 12.00 USD in western markets. Margaret can not afford to keep her daughter in school any… Continue reading Coffee Connections, a New Social Venture Concept is Starting Up in Kenya
Cards From Africa- A Successful Social Enterprise in Rwanda
I found this social enterprise quite intriguing: Cards From Africa We are a Rwandan social enterprise you might be interested in blogging about, especially with the 15th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide coming up soon. Cards from Africa provides employment handcrafting greeting cards to young people in Rwanda who have been orphaned by the genocide… Continue reading Cards From Africa- A Successful Social Enterprise in Rwanda