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We, as part of the Network of African Social Enterprises (NASE), are hosting the following webinar per the details below. One of the panelists is Elsabeth Tsegaye so do tune in. 🌍 Join the Conversation on Strengthening Africa’s Social Enterprise Ecosystem! Social entrepreneurship in Africa is growing rapidly, tackling social, environmental, and economic challenges with innovative solutions. Yet, many social enterprises still operate in silos, limiting their potential impact. Let’s change that! 📅 Date: 20th November 2024  ⏰ Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM EAT 💬 Topic: Strengthening Africa's Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystems and Networks This Network of African Social Enterprises (NASE) webinar will bring together experts to discuss effective network-building, share success stories, and strategize on overcoming ecosystem challenges. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the movement driving sustainable change across Africa! To register, go to: https://bit.ly #NASEWebinar #SocialEntrepreneurship #AfricaEmpowered #ImpactfulNetworks #SustainableChange #SocialEnterpriseEthiopia #Meetupaddis #socialenterprise #EmpoweringWomen #BuildingfutureEthiopiaEnterprises #EnhancingJobCreation Kibret Abebe Samiya Abdulkadir Godu (She/her) Amb. Sileshi Umer Initiative Africa Reach for Change Events Ethiopia ሥራ እና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር / Ministry of Labor and Skills FDRE Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Council SAFE LIGHT INITIATIVE CIPE AFRICA What's Happening in Addis Ababa?

Today’s development challenges seem intractable, and existing solutions often fall short: isolated, fragmented, marginal, and not fit-for-purpose. To address these, we need innovative, scalable, and sustainable strategies—ideas that consider the context of the problem while aligning with simple yet cutting edge solutions for significant outcomes. But then, how do we design the right solutions that create impact? Are social entrepreneurs too ambitious in their quest for positive change? What are the tools and techniques to adopt in structuring and positioning for sustainable outcomes, particularly in the African context? Join us for an enlightening session with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, a renowned social entrepreneur and impact leader, as we explore the nuances of sustainable innovation, the keys to building thriving social enterprises, and the critical challenge of achieving both impact and viability. This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in enabling development in Africa and beyond. The ONE Campaign The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) LSE Department of Management LSE Generate Ashoka Ashoka Africa LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa LEAP Africa Sahel Consulting AACE Foods AACE FOOD PROCESSING & DISTRUBUTION LIMITED LSE Social Innovation Lab Omole Imosemi #socialinnovation #socialimpact #socialentrepreneurship

Let's make a global impact together! 🌍✨ At Enactus Colombia, we are driving a more sustainable and inclusive future through social entrepreneurship, led by young innovators turning local challenges into global solutions. This year, a group of remarkable young entrepreneurs from Colombia has a unique opportunity to represent not just their country, but the power of youth-driven change, at the Enactus World Cup in Kazakhstan. But to make this dream a reality, we need your help. 🌟 Why is this important for all of us? Supporting these young leaders means investing in solutions that tackle some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Their projects address real issues like poverty, sustainability, and inequality, and with your support, they can showcase these innovative ideas on a global stage. This is an opportunity for all of us to foster positive change. We need to raise 65 million pesos (about $16,000 USD) for this delegation to compete. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to empowering these young minds and showing the world the power of sustainable entrepreneurship. 🎯 How can you help? Donate to our cause through our Vaki page: https://lnkd.in/gjqzfB2y Share this message across your networks and with individuals or organizations who believe in the power of innovation for good. Every share gets us one step closer to making a difference! 💪 Global citizens, companies, and change-makers, we invite you to stand with us and be part of this transformation. Together, we can help create a more sustainable, inclusive world, led by the next generation of social entrepreneurs. The time is now! 🌱💡 Together, we can drive the change we wish to see. #GlobalImpact #SustainableEntrepreneurship #YouthLeadership #InnovationForGood #EnactusWorldCup #ColombiaToKazakhstan #Sustainability #PositiveChange #UnitedForImpact

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Today, UNIAID AFRICA had the honor of hosting Mr. Peter Nalitolela, CEO of the DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE (DSE), as a guest speaker during our crash course on #Entrepreneurship and #Innovation. His session focused on critical themes such as Business Idea Generation, the Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs, and the importance of starting with purpose, inspired by Simon Sinek’s philosophy of “Start With Why.” 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 1. Challenging the Status Quo Mr. Nalitolela encouraged participants to challenge conventional thinking and avoid chasing short-term trends, using the example of "Kilimo cha WhatsApp" to emphasize the importance of sustainable and creative ventures. 2. Problem Inventory Analysis He provided tools and techniques for identifying and addressing market challenges, enabling young entrepreneurs to think creatively and strategically. 3. Market Creativity Insights were shared on fostering innovation and tailoring business ideas to meet market demands effectively. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 Q: As a young #entrepreneur, how can your company get listed at #DSE? Is it important or worth it? What are the advantages and disadvantages? A: Mr. Nalitolela introduced the #ENDELEZAProject (DSE SMEs Acceleration Segment), a non-trading segment at DSE aimed at enhancing the visibility and profile of qualifying SMEs. This initiative empowers young entrepreneurs by supporting their ventures and enabling access to a broader network of opportunities. He highlighted startups already benefiting from this program, including: Mrutu Agro solutions Company Limited Mrutu Agro solutions Company Limited Selcom Tanzania BL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd FINCA Microfinance Bank Tanzania …and more. These companies exemplify the potential of listing under the #ENDELEZAProject, which offers SMEs increased visibility, networking opportunities, and growth potential. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Mr. Nalitolela concluded with a heartfelt message for UNI-AID AFRICA, emphasizing the importance of #building #capacity for the young generation, whom UNI-AID AFRICA proudly refers to as #YouthAmbassadors. His words reinforced the mission to inspire and equip young leaders to drive change and innovation across Tanzania and beyond. UNIAID AFRICA extends its gratitude to Mr. Nalitolela for his valuable insights and continued support of youth empowerment! #uniaidafrica #yellowmovementforgilrsinstem #support1000girlsinstem #womenintechnology

Join the conversation on strengthening Africa's Social Enterprise Ecosystem

🌍✨ Proud to have participated in the 6th Edition of the ASEW (African Social Enterprise Workshop)African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW) Over two insightful days, I had the privilege of attending this insightful summit, which focused on resourcing impact, exploring opportunities, gaps, and strategies for sustaining impactful initiatives in Africa. The event featured inspiring keynote sessions, engaging panel discussions, and practical masterclasses across various locations, all designed to foster social entrepreneurship across the continent. One of my key takeaways from the summit is to leverage local resources for impact funding to significantly strengthen social enterprises in Africa. This session broadened my understanding of how to access and manage financial structures effectively. Building sustainable business models is key to long-term success in driving social change. I left with actionable strategies to create and scale purpose-driven businesses. Navigating policy landscapes requires collaboration and a deep understanding of local and global challenges. Insights from experts shed light on how to manage resources and policies to maximize social impact. These lessons have given me a clearer perspective on how to harness opportunities and overcome challenges in the social enterprise space, inspiring me to drive sustainable change through entrepreneurship. A big thank you to the keynote speakers and facilitators like: Itoto Echakara Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou Dr. Nataliey Bitature Willem Gous Willem Gous for their invaluable insights and to my fellow participants for the shared knowledge and inspiration. Special thanks to the organizers, facilitators, and my fellow participants for their inspiration and commitment to making a positive impact. I’m excited to apply these lessons to my work and contribute to the growth of impactful initiatives across Africa! 🌱💼 #SocialEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #Impact #ASEW #Africa #Leadership

🌟 Youth Innovators Changing the Game 🌟 At the #YACConference, our Young African Climate Changemakers Challenge winners had the privilege of learning from a dynamic panel of seasoned social entrepreneurs: 🔹 Nolo Mokoena - Co-Founder & Director, Crtve Development 🔹 Mukundi Lambani - Founder, Ambani Africa 🔹 Busi Mkhumbuzi Pooe - Ashoka Fellow & CEO, ThinkShift This session, moderated by Ashoka Youth Years Coordinator Mtha Nazo explored topics like: 💡 Dreaming big 💡 Embracing failure 💡 Intentional changemaking Thank you to our inspiring panellists for walking us through your journey and empowering the next generation of changemakers. The road less traveled is a road worth taking! #Ashoka #YACConference #YACCChallenge

A glimpse into the look and feel of the Youth Day event. The day boasts a plethora of educational and fun activities. Learners, with the aid of their mentors are confronted with problem scenarios to which they must think of sustainable solutions in order to solve. One of the problems South Africa faces in its SDG implementation, is Unemployment. Statistics show that the unemployment rate has increased from 30.0% in 2008 to 48.2% in 2021. Although this is not a problem the learners might have to solve on the day, they will be given their own scenarios and must apply YAT's SDG Social Entrepreneurship framework in order to solve the problems in the scenarios. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Monewa Matlwa Tebogo Kopane Peter Makgamatha Vincent Magagula Lebo Mmatjie Nyiko Mathebula Sibusiso Thusi Dr. Ella Tshwarela Kolokoto, PhD Koketso Tema Sharon Morokong Susmitha Mutapally Tayla Bruce Mpho Khosana #YoungAspiringThinkers #YAT #YouthMonth #YouthDay #Youth #FutureLeaders #UNSDG #SDG #entrepreneurship #sustainabledevelopment #GlobalImpact #Global #Impact

AMI recently hosted an enlightening Impact Meetup that explored crucial insights for the future of African SMEs, based on our latest impact report. Andrea Warriner, MD of AMI Impact, set the stage by presenting key metrics and strategic findings that underscored the report's significance in guiding AMI's mission. She then highlighted metrics and findings crucial to AMI's mission. Jeffrey S. Prickett, Global Director of Stanford Seed, then provided valuable perspectives on segmenting SMEs for tailored support, highlighting successful collaborations with AMI. Alvin Katto, AMI Country Lead for Uganda, then explored localized strategies benefiting SMEs, showcasing effective collaborations with local stakeholders. Inspirational stories followed from SME leaders like Avit Theophil, Grace Kamathi, and Duncan Katamba, who shared transformative experiences with AMI's programmes, illustrating how targeted support drives growth and innovation in diverse industries. Rebecca Harrison, Co-founder & CEO of AMI, wrapped up with actionable insights and gratitude to participants for their contributions. Watch the recording (https://lnkd.in/d7bphbb3) for deeper insights into fostering sustainable entrepreneurship across Africa. #AMIImpactMeetup #AfricanSMEs #EntrepreneurshipAfrica #SMEgrowth #ImpactReport #BusinessDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #LocalisationStrategies #SustainableEntrepreneurship #AfricanInnovation #EmpoweringSMEs #BusinessLeadership #AgriBusiness

📢 I am delighted that our volume “Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Theory and Practice” is now available online and in print (👉Link: https://lnkd.in/eDPQMNCt). It is part of the book series “Palgrave Studies in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and #Indigenization in #Business”. 😀 The volume contains 16 chapters, nicely crafted by more than 30 passionate researchers from Europe, North America, Asia, and many African countries (e.g., Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, to name but a few). Each chapter provides meaningful insights into localized views💡 of entrepreneurial activities in Sub-Saharan Africa🌍 – a context that remains often overlooked, despite being home to approximately 1.2 billion people. Regarding the UN #SDGs, the chapters examine how indigenous entrepreneurship relates to #EndingPoverty, creating #DecentWork and #EconomicGrowth, #ReducingInequalities, contributing to #SustainableCities and #Communities, and promoting #PeaceAndJustice, and #StrongInstitutions. I am deeply grateful to my team of co-editors Leo Paul Dana, Dr Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, and my friend Emiel E., who were amazing during this journey.🙏 SDK - Süddeutsche Krankenversicherung a. G.: Thank you for allowing me to pursue my goals for #sustainable #impact in various ways.🌱 #indigenous #entrepreneurship #socialbusiness #Africa