social-enterprise
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12 May May 2016 0918 12 May 2016 500 years of global philanthropy online
Launched in April, HistoryofGiving.org is the first one-source global narrative about the last 500 years in philanthropy. More than 200 moments in charitable giving history all available online with rare or never-before-seen historical images, documents, and audio and video files.
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11 April Apr 2016 1315 11 April 2016 Women in social enterprise: "We face obstacles, but feel empowered"
In 2015, the European Women's Lobby launched WEstart: a study of 1000 women social entrepreneurs in 10 EU countries. The results of the study reveal that many women social entrepreneurs began their businesses because of a personal experience, and their social enterprises are in the vital fields of healthcare, social services and education.
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4 April Apr 2016 1123 04 April 2016 12 entrepreneurs whose social good enterprises are changing the global landscape
The World Economic Forum has announced the list of Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurs of the 2016. Twelve social entrepreneurs from around the world have been recognised for outstanding entrepreneurial activities for the benefit of the marginalised and poor.
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26 February Feb 2016 1340 26 February 2016 Putting the social and environmental in business
The Social Enterprise World Forum 2016 will be taking place in Hong Kong this September 2016. By bringing together social enterprises from all over the world, the forum aims to support and enhance those engaging in business that puts communities and the environment at the centre of their mission.