Social Enterprise is a business model that aims to achieve social and environmental goals while generating profits. Unlike traditional businesses, social enterprises prioritize the well-being of their communities, customers, and the planet alongside financial returns.
The social enterprise model can take many forms, from non-profits to for-profit businesses with a strong social mission. Some social enterprises operate as hybrid models, blending aspects of both non-profits and for-profit businesses to achieve their goals.
Social enterprises often focus on addressing a specific social or environmental issue, such as poverty, access to healthcare or education, environmental sustainability, or community development. They may reinvest their profits into furthering their mission or providing services to their community.
The social enterprise movement has gained traction in recent years as consumers become more conscious of their purchasing decisions and demand greater accountability from businesses. Many governments and organizations are also providing support and funding for social enterprise development as a means to create positive social and environmental impact while promoting economic growth.
The social enterprise model can take many forms, from non-profits to for-profit businesses with a strong social mission. Some social enterprises operate as hybrid models, blending aspects of both non-profits and for-profit businesses to achieve their goals.
Social enterprises often focus on addressing a specific social or environmental issue, such as poverty, access to healthcare or education, environmental sustainability, or community development. They may reinvest their profits into furthering their mission or providing services to their community.
The social enterprise movement has gained traction in recent years as consumers become more conscious of their purchasing decisions and demand greater accountability from businesses. Many governments and organizations are also providing support and funding for social enterprise development as a means to create positive social and environmental impact while promoting economic growth.
Our training course and project activities are based upon published research and reports. Selected publications and supporting documentation can be accessed in a range of languages below.
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Social Entrepreneurship contributes to SDGs 1
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