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.
Inspiring speakers from around the globe have just been announced by the organisers of this year's Social Enterprise World Forum to be held in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia in October.
SNAPSHOTS FROM ADDIS Championing newcomer artisans and offering decent job opportunities drive this social enterprise store in the Ethiopian capital – and it's an attitude that runs in the family.
Pitching to a room full of investors doesn’t have to be terrifying. Pioneers Post sat in on a recent Deal Share Live session in Singapore, as creative entrepreneurs from around Asia shared their stories and grew their networks.
