Africa has a waste problem. From plastic bottles littering our streets to mountains of e-waste piling up in dumpsites, the continent is drowning in materials that could be reused, recycled,…
If you’ve ever run a social enterprise, you know the tension between purpose and profit is real. You’re not a traditional charity, but you’re also not a typical business. So…
In Africa, necessity doesn’t just breed invention—it drives transformation. Across the continent, innovators are turning water scarcity, food insecurity, unemployment, and energy gaps into opportunities for growth and impact. According…
Let’s not forget — fashion has a dirty past. Behind the glitz and glam of catwalks and storefronts, the industry has long struggled with murky supply chains, exploitative labor practices,…
Running a social enterprise is like playing chess on a battlefield—your heart wants to serve, but your head knows the market is fierce. You’re competing with businesses that aren’t bound…
What if poverty wasn’t inevitable, but a solvable challenge? In the 1970s, one man decided to flip the script on conventional banking and put financial power in the hands of…
How do you prove you’re making a difference? It’s one of the most critical questions for any social enterprise. In a world where resources are limited, stakeholders—from donors to customers—are…
In the world of social entrepreneurship, your network can often determine your success. While passion, vision, and grit are essential, the people you connect with can provide access to funding,…
In recent years, the business landscape has seen a shift towards more purpose-driven models, with companies increasingly focusing on creating positive social or environmental impact alongside generating profit. This movement,…
The world is brimming with challenges—inequality, climate change, poverty, and access to healthcare. But what if your business could help solve these issues? Welcome to the world of social entrepreneurship,…