Celebrating 20 years supporting youth at the centre of change: Youth-led creativity, innovation, and optimism in challenging times
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A cheat sheet on what it means to be a social entrepreneur
If you have been hearing the words “social entrepreneur” a lot lately, you are not alone. Social entrepreneurship is a new way of doing ...
(Hint: None of Them Are Banks)
Finding capital for a project can be challenging, and this is no exception for those starting social enterprises. Young people worldwide face the greatest difficulty in finding funding. Much of this is because of a struggle to access formal banking services. In fact, young people are 44% less likely to save money through a traditional banking institution. Luckily there are other ways for young changemakers to get funding. These funding methods often match the qualities of social entrepreneurs themselves — innovative, flexible, and wanting to make a change. Mobile Loans Mobile financial services have revolutionized the way money is saved and transferred in Sub-Saharan Africa. But did you know many mobile money services also offer ...
Here are five common characteristics of social entrepreneurs. How many do you possess?
So you want to be a social entrepreneur? The good news is that anyone can start a project that earns money, creates a solution to an ...