Social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship or Impact Entrepreneurship has a focus on creating good through business. It is a slightly different way of looking at business where the creation of good is at the core of the business. They are sustainable businesses, with a compelling value proposition and a sustainable funding model. In this section, learn about the characteristics, unique challenges and approaches to running a social enterprise.

Social entrepreneurship is an element of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Rock stars of social entrepreneurship, if you need some inspiration:

Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank and Nobel Prize winner.

Vava Angwenyi of Vava Coffee.

Scott Harrison of Water.