Catalyst 2030 hosted three regional panel discussions 14–17 November, paying special tribute and focus on talented and inspiring social entrepreneurs coming from the APAC/ASEAN, LatAM and Africa regions to share their advice and personal stories of embarking and working in the field.
Social Entrepreneurs in Action: Hear from the Experts APAC
Ashraf Patel (ComMunity), Kenneth Kwok (KidsforSDGs), Kevin Wang (Insightful Institute) & Raju Kendre (Eklavya)
Our speakers highlighted the importance of seeking pathways to influence yours peers, whether in high school or at the academic stage. This will only strengthen and boost your ecosystem once you start identifying areas of impact for your intended social venture!
Inspírate y Embárcate en tu Propio Camino Emprendedor Social LATAM
Gabriela Real (Erres.bio) , Lucas Cuadros (Unblended Coffee), Nicola Gryczka (Social Gastronomy Movement & Santos Harismendy (Greener.bio)
The discussion centered around the role that social entrepreneurship has in Latin America and the continued necessity of creating ecosystems of support for all the opportunities and ideas that are coming from the inside region. Embrace the connections you make a long way and maintain your social entrepreneurship design aligned with your personal values and ties to your community!
Get Inspired and Embark on your Own Social Entrepreneurial Path AFRICA
Asikaralu Okafor (Village Farmers Initiative), Ian Tarimo (Tai Tanzania) & Moses Ssenyonjo (Rwamagana Leaders School)
A valuable advice to always carry with you in your social entrepreneurial journey is to continuously invest in yourself and in people around you, this way you will not only experience personal growth but create sustainable growth for your entire team and social venture. Pay attention to invest in social capital and be open to form partnerships with other social entrepreneurs and organisations!
Egypt Chapter Panel Discussion
Bothina Osama (moderator) , Dr. Amal Amin, Dr. Maged Ghonima, Dr. Atef Ahmad, Dr. Sarah Hegy, Dr. Dalia Hamdy
The Egypt Chapter Panel Discussion between researchers and social entrepreneurs in the Arab region highlighted the important role of evidence-based entrepreneurship in achieving the SDGs
Dive into the full conversations and learn more about the tools you need to start your own social enterprise on the Catalyst 2030 Youtube Channel
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