Has articles categorized by subject, success stories, and news of social entrepreneurship. Also has a section called “learn” and section for teachers and students.
'Provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh without any collateral. At Grameen Bank, credit is a cost effective weapon to fight poverty and it serves as a catalyst in the overall development of socio-economic.'
Seeks to develop innovative solutions to increase opportunity, employment, economic growth and community well-being. Serves growth entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, civil society organizations (CSOs), NGOs, multilateral development banks, and government agencies.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'... an independent, virtually self-financed paradigm in sustainable human development. It is the largest in the world employing 97,192 people, with the twin objectives of poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor.'
'Our mission is to promote human rights for workers around the world as a standards organization, ethical supply chain resource, and programs developer. Please visit our Country Programs page to learn about our initiative America, Vietnam and China.' Also Turkey and Europe.
'Ashoka's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated, and to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world.'
'Changemakers is an Ashoka initiative connecting insights of Ashoka's social entrepreneurs with the best work in the citizen sector.'
Recommends articles, reports, events, books, web links, consultants and other service providers related to the concept of social entrepreneurship.
Explains the concepts and information about some social entrepreneurs. Also has resources for parents and teachers.
Has key definitions and case studies of some NGOs and social entrepreneurs (in The Social Enterprise Sourcebook section).
Has awards for social entrepreneurship and lists current recipients. Also explains the concept and links to news, speeches and publications.
Presents a 'Video Guide to Starting a Social Enterprise' which 'feature, nationally and internationally known social entrepreneurs, offering their wisdom and insight into the characteristics of a successfull social enterprise.'
