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Joyce And John Wanda On Self-Sustaining Education And Healthcare Initiatives Uplifting Communities

On Episode 532 of Impact Boom, John and Joyce Wanda of REACH for Uganda discuss how social enterprises address systemic inequality, create opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage, and where the business for good ecosystem can accelerate its growth.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesDecember 2, 2024Social Impact, Africa, Health, Education, Youth, Young LeaderComment

Yogavelli Nambiar On Why Accessibility In Entrepreneurship Is Essential For Uplifting Disadvantaged Communities

On Episode 463 of Impact Boom, Yogavelli Nambiar of Niara Advisory discusses why democratising access to an entrepreneurial education helps disadvantaged communities develop sustainably and how she is advocating for greater diversity, innovation and inclusion across the continent of Africa.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperMarch 14, 2024Social Impact, Africa, Social Entrepreneurship, Education, CommunityComment

Veronique Bourbeau On Bringing Clean Water To Those In Need By Running The African Continent

On Episode 457 of Impact Boom, Veronique Bourbeau of Run4Humanity discusses how she combined her passion for running with a desire to bring clean water to the communities who need it most and her current plans to run the length of Africa to expand her water projects and amplify their impact.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperFebruary 23, 2024Social Impact, Impact, Africa, PurposeComment

Tony Joy On Circular Enterprises And Building Resilient Rural Communities

On Episode 413 of Impact Boom, Tony Joy of Durian Nigeria discusses equipping women in rural communities with the skills and perspectives to be self-sufficient and the powerful flow on benefits of communities transforming local waste and resources into livelihoods.

Adrian Röbke and Konkankoh Joshua On Infusing Modern Business With Indigenous Knowledge

On Episode 367 of Impact Boom, Adrian Röbke and Konkankoh Joshua of Indigenous and Modern discuss how modern indigenous enterprises are creating and rejuvenating communities and why social entrepreneurs need support from impact networks.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJanuary 5, 2023Social Impact, Africa, Indigenous, Network, ImpactComment

Tim Nuy On Financial Inclusion As A Key Mechanism For Driving Widespread Social Change

On Episode 361 of Impact Boom, Timothy Nuy, Founder and CEO at Finclusion Group, discusses how financial inclusion is a key mechanism driving widespread social change, and what roles technology, machine learning and AI play in helping people access critical financial support.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesDecember 10, 2022Social Impact, Technology, Microfinance, Finance, AfricaComment

Alicia Wallace On Connecting African Artisans To Broader Market Opportunities

On Episode 325 of Impact Boom, Alicia Wallace of All Across Africa discusses how creating equitable marketplaces and supply chains ensures positive social outcomes for disadvantaged communities.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJuly 28, 2022Social Impact, Art, Craft, Community, AfricaComment

The Universal Laws of Social Enterprise

Tom Dawkins of StartSomeGood shares learnings into the key things social enterprises need to serve community needs and be sustainable over time.

ReportsTom DawkinsDecember 18, 2019Social Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise World Forum, Ethiopia, AfricaComment

Bete Demeke On The Five Essential Components For Rural Community Development

On Episode 192 of Impact Boom, Bete Demeke of Project Mercy shares insights from setting up and running a range of Projects in Ethiopia to improve health and respond to community needs, whilst discussing the shift that is taking place in the nonprofit sector.

Paula Woodman On The Need For Systemic Change & How Social Enterprise Is Booming

On Episode 185 of Impact Boom, Paula Woodman of the British Council shares her deep experience working in the social enterprise sector across a number of countries, providing advice for social entrepreneurs and ways to help the ecosystem develop further.

Ken Oloo On The Power Of Communication & Story To Change Community Narratives

On Episode 181 of Impact Boom, Ken Oloo of Filamujuani and Zindua shares key insights from working with Africa’s most disadvantaged youth, providing strong advice for social entrepreneurs to help them succeed.

Social Enterprise, Most PopularTom AllenAugust 23, 2019Social Impact, Storytelling, Africa, Kenya, Social EntrepreneurshipComment

Regina Honu On Challenging Gender Norms & Using Social Enterprise To Tackle Complex Problems In Africa

On Episode 178 of Impact Boom, Regina Honu shares a fascinating story of how she rose against the odds to start Soronko Solutions, the first coding and human-centred design school in West Africa, whilst providing strong insights into the growing social enterprise movement in Africa.