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Social enterprise: an idea whose time has come

Social enterprise: an idea whose time has come

Social enterprise: An idea whose time has come

As the British Council sets out its ambition for social enterprise in a new film, its Global Head of Social Enterprise Dr Mairi Mackay says it’s time to open the doors to international collaboration

 

Mairi Mackay
14th July 2015
In: Videos & Podcasts

Sankalp 2015

Sankalp 2015

Social entrepreneurs brought "out of their cages" at Sankalp

Get a glimpse of one of the most important events in the social enterprise calendar, the Sankalp Forum, which took place in Delhi earlier this year.

Ellie Ward
9th July 2015
In: Videos & Podcasts

Social Enterprise World Forum 2015: Growing a new economy

Social Enterprise World Forum 2015: Growing a new economy

Social enterprise voices loud and proud in Milan

The 2015 Social Enterprise World Forum has kicked off in style at the World EXPO in Milan. On the agenda – how to develop a stronger social enterprise eco-system, engaging young people with social entrepreneurship and impact investing.

 

Ellie Ward
2nd July 2015
Happy Hands Foundation

Art of social entrepreneurship inspires gender equality in India

In the heart of chaotic Delhi women in the Kathputli Colony are taking a stand against gender inequality through social entrepreneurship whilst reviving an ancient art. Ellie Ward reports from Delhi.

Ellie Ward
26th May 2015
In: Videos & Podcasts

How Women are Pulling the Strings in India

How Women are Pulling the Strings in India

How women are pulling the strings in India

On a rooftop in Delhi women from the Shadipur community showcase the handcrafted puppets that are giving them a platform to promote gender equality.

Ellie Ward
26th May 2015
Milan

SEWF 2015 Growing a new economy: the countdown begins

With new social enterprise legislation being debated by the Italian government in the coming months, there is no better time for the Social Enterprise World Forum to return to Europe. Pioneers Post catches up with CEO Elena Casolari.

Ellie Ward
20th May 2015
Equality

Ones to watch: 10 social ventures fighting for gender equality

Last week, a record number of female MPs were elected in the UK general election. Inspired, ClearlySo’s Clare Jones selects 10 social ventures tackling gender inequality to look out for.

Clare Jones
11th May 2015
Baby in Embrace Warmer

How Embrace brought low cost baby incubators to developing countries

Jane Chen is on a mission to produce disruptive health technologies to reduce infant mortality in developing countries. Fergal Byrne talks to her about her low cost infant warmer, which has so far helped 60,000 babies across 10 different countries.

Fergal Byrne
8th May 2015
Old Delhi

Sankalp aims to tackle social innovation silos in Delhi

Dialogue about impact investment between developed and developing countries, and the need to invest in women are two key issues for debate at the Sankalp Forum in Delhi next week. We put five questions to Forum director Aparajita Agrawal.

Ellie Ward
2nd April 2015
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