Do you have an idea on how to bring more health or a better education into the world or on how to fight environmental issues? But then… you fail and it feels as if there is no way to make your idea happen. There might be several reasons behind it, but one reason I experienced…
Category: social entrepreneurship
From India’s mountain of waste to fashion
When I went the first time to India I was shocked by all the plastic waste on the streets, in front of the houses, in the Indian Ocean… Plastic bags, a thousands and thousands of plastic bottles, often combined with a bad smell. It does not just look ugly, but is the source for disease…
The Five Key Learnings to provoke innovative thinking and Empathy within your organization
Social thinking, inclusive capitalism, even innovation based on community engagement – these all are valuable, important and future- oriented trends which are widely discussed, also within companies of each size. We all like these ideas – not because we are becoming more social than before, but because it is widely known that there is a…
Making an impact means having a purpose – we all will win, wherever we stay
CSR, corporate social responsibility in business is no longer a “nice to have”, but it is becoming a part and even an important one of the core business. The social request from inside/from the employees and the external push to behave differently, to take responsibility for others, to engage “beyond the borders” is obvious. Time…
NGOs of the future: innovation, business skills and thinking across traditional borders needed
The fact that the business world is changing is well known. Continuous business innovation is requested – everywhere. No doubt. There are all kind of efforts going on such as continuous training offers for business people, be it for employees, be it for employers: trainings around administration, marketing and computer skills, the call for innovation,…
An accident, money lenders, misery. Poverty has many faces.
Sanyo is 29 years old. He lives in a small rural village close to Karamadai, a village with a very poor infrastructure. Drinking water is delivered every second week only via a pipeline system. Recently, a housing project has helped to give a better home to families – without leaking roofs and with…
Delhi: An important conference on Social Entrepreneurship – Europe, where are you?
I have met many social entrepreneurs in Europe and relevant stakeholders, agencies, investors, ideas. Participated in talks and discussions on huge, international conference about social impact and changemakers. And about activities and plans to connect in and with emerging countries. Now I got a chance to participate at the Sankalp Forum in Delhi, India….
The Sulfi Gospel Project and an interesting conference on Social Entrepreneurship in India
When you listen to it the first time, it sounds strange, a mixture of East and West, presented by the Sulfi Gospel project. As Sonam Kalra says “it is about creating a sound that touches every soul.” Sonam is the founder of the Sulfi Gospel project and she is a changemaker. Her efforts consist in…
A kindergarten inauguration, an unusual collaboration and more health
The kindergarten inauguration in South India in a tribal village When I arrive in the late morning and see all the people in front of the new anganwadi (kindergarten), the drumming boys welcoming everyone with an exciting sound and rhythm and the parents and children who are dressed up in the best way for the…
India: Integrating marginalized families in hospitals – an innovative idea, more health for all
In India, the healthcare infrastructure can’t keep up with the skyrocketing demand for health services. In order to meet current demand, India needs 500,000 more doctors, and twice as many nurses. Meanwhile, patients are often discharged into environments without adequate sanitation, knowledge, and tools to care for themselves safely. But Noora Health, an innovative organisation…
Go India, go future! 