Social Entrepreneurs: Page 3

Thought Leaders

How to Become a Successful Social Entrepreneur

It's not the same as being a great business person.

News and Trends

The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative For Global Prosperity Announces Winners Of The US$1 Million Global Maker Challenge

The four winners, and eight runners-up of the competition, will be recipients of cash prizes, and will also receive access to mentors and global organizations worth up to US$1 million.

Entrepreneurs

For The Greater Good: Basma Altwejri's New Book, "From Society, For Society," Looks Into Social Entrepreneurship Across The MENA Region

With the intention to give an unbiased, holistic view of how innovative yet socially responsible practices across different industries work, Altwejri's book tells the stories of people from across the social entrepreneurship spectrum.

News and Trends

The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity Announces The 20 Finalists For The US$1 Million Global Maker Challenge 2020

Launched in 2019 in Abu Dhabi, the Global Maker Challenge by The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity now records a 200% increase in applications from around the world.

Growth Strategies

Ashoka Arab World Hosts the WISE Up Online Series To Advance The Concept Of Scaling Deep

The WISE Up Series to amplify the voices and insights of women innovators leading initiatives that scale deep.

Entrepreneurs

Cross Cultural Diwaniya Aims To Foster Open Dialogue On Social Issues In Kuwait

Seeing as to how diwaniyas serves as a core aspect in Kuwaiti culture, Faisal Al Fuhaid and Leanah Al-Awadhi were inspired to bring the concept further.

Growth Strategies

How Your Business Can Carry Out Social Innovation (And Become A Force For Good)

The main thing for companies to recognize at this stage it that you can have a tremendous impact on the world by the message you are sending out. Are you inclusive? Do you live your values? What matters most: profits or people?

Starting a Business

Building a For-Profit Social Enterprise: Challenges, Learnings and Triumphs

In a world that's riddled with environmental, social and economic challenges, it's more important than ever to create meaningful solutions that improve the lives of people and the environment

Starting a Business

5 Takeaways From an Entrepreneur's Profit + Purpose Social Business Model

For once, profit is not the enemy, but rather a catalyst to drive social good

Entrepreneurs

Listen Up, Corporates: Working With Startups Is Not Your CSR

Corporate social responsibility is an integral part of any company operating in today's conscious economy.

News and Trends

Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Program Trains UAE Female Entrepreneurs To Lead Social Change

The BSEP curriculum enables participants to develop skillsets in business leadership and assist them to turn their ideas to successful projects and startups that are scalable and creates positive social impact.

Starting a Business

It Is Time To Celebrate Our True Social Heroes

It is time we celebrate the first movers, the social entrepreneurs, who set out on the journey to make a difference.

Entrepreneurs

81 Designs Is On A Mission To Empower Refugee Artisan Women With Income Opportunities

Driven by art and social impact, 81 Designs brings together Middle East artists with Palestinian women refugees living in Lebanon.

Women Entrepreneur®

How This Environmentally-Conscious Entrepreneur Is Following Her Passions

Catherine Morris didn't launch her biodegradable packaging business because that's where the market was going. She launched knowing there was a problem that needed to be solved, and now the market is coming to her.

Entrepreneurs

Bringing It Home: Denarii Cash Is On A Mission To Help Overseas Workers Send Remittances With No Extra Fees

Jon Santillan's fintech startup Denarii Cash is on a mission: send more money home with zero fees.