Solar Sister is empowering women in parts of rural Africa, not only to generate their own renewable energy, but also to sell it to others. And it’s creating a brighter future for business...
There is a gap in understanding between foreign impact investors and local entrepreneurs that needs to be bridged
Now in its third decade, the Schwab Foundation is adapting its focus to the scope and complexity of social entrepreneurship, moving the field forward collectively towards more systemic so...
The annual meeting provides an opportunity for social entrepreneurs to partner with some of the world’s largest corporates and key governments
From champions of democracy to educators of the underprivileged, these are the people coming to Davos to share ideas and find new ways to make the world a better place.
Under distributed ownership, an enterprise is owned and run jointly by its members, who then share its profits and benefits. A leading social entrepreneur explains how it solve India's ch...
People with disabilities can be a goldmine of hidden skills. That's why it's no longer economically viable to keep them locked out of the workforce.
The traditional linear economy, as typified by single-use disposable plastic items, is unsustainable. Here are five steps we must take towards a circular, waste-free future.
An Ethiopian school teacher created Africa's answer to Sesame Street to spread a love of learning.
Have you ever asked yourself who made your phone? Or how it works? Today no single human knows where all the parts of a smartphone come from.
In Brazil – which has a notoriously violent penal system – a non-profit organization has achieved astounding success running prisons where there are no weapons and inmates have keys.
From choosing superfoods to finding support on social media, Green Monday founder David Yeung shares his tips.
Girls’ education, sexual violence, prison reform and financial inclusion are just some of issues confronted by the Schwab Foundation's Social Entrepreneurs of the Year 2018
Social entrepreneurs combine the dedication and compassion to serve marginalized people with the best techniques from the private sector.
"As social entrepreneurs, we need to do what we do best: examine our field and identify challenges, then find solutions to propel our work forward."
