Social Enterprise
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Society
Society United Kingdom19. December 2019
Social Enterprises Spring up in the UK to Tackle Funeral Poverty
In the United Kingdom, basic funerals have reached a record-high average cost of around $5,045. But ethical funeral homes are stepping in to give mourners one less thing to worry about: the literal cost of losing a loved one.
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Society
Society United Kingdom26. November 2019
They Fled from War and Hunger – Now Prince Charles Buys their Artwork
A luxury brand launched by the United Nations refugee agency links profit with good deed: they empower and employ artisan refugees, connecting them with social enterprises to improve their skills and create high-end, hand-crafted products.
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Society
Society USA10. November 2019
Former Drug Addict Who Lived on the Streets Now Helps Others to Get Tech-Jobs
San Francisco’s homelessness crises prompted Vietnam veteran Del Seymour to start a social enterprise in his neighborhood of Tenderloin that provides “economic empowerment” to those living in the streets, preparing them for long-term jobs.
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Society
Society29. October 2019
Young Ethiopians Make Their Country Number One in Social Business
Ethiopia, the first developing country to have hosted the 12th annual Social Enterprise World Forum, is the fastest growing economy in the region and now home to around 55,000 social businesses, all on a drive to help the needy.