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Recent studies have shown that one in seven African youths suffer from mental health challenges. Azeez Abubakar, a social entrepreneur from Nigeria, was no stranger to these burdens. At the age of six, Abubakar experienced the loss of his father. “I witnessed my...

Tasfia Tarannum Ridhita didn’t set out to start a business enterprise—at least, not at first. Even in the company’s beginning stages, neither she nor anyone on her team had any formal experience in entrepreneurship. But sometimes, necessity drives innovation. In...

“It all started with my grandma,” Tim Findeiss remembered, narrating the origins of Senior Connect, the platform that would soon grow to help thousands of people. His grandmother, the lead at Feindeiss’ local library, often received requests from her friends to work...

In Karachi, Pakistan, Shazadi Faiza grew up amidst a backdrop of societal expectations that often placed limits on women’s ambitions. But for Faiza, these limitations only fueled a determination to chart a different course—one that would empower other women to break...

When Nicholas Kee was a child in Kingston, Jamaica, the idea of becoming a seaweed farmer would have seemed laughable—after all, he didn’t know how to swim and green foods weren’t exactly his favorite. However, growing up amidst significant wealth inequalities and the...

Valentine Nnamani’s journey into social entrepreneurship began with personal hardship and a relentless drive to improve lives. Growing up in Nigeria with his grandfather, Valentine relied on kerosene lamps for light, a reality that severely impacted their health and...

"I am a woman from Colombia and I am passionate about uncomfortable conversations, public service, climate action, sustainable development goals, and reduction of inequalities.” This powerful statement of motivation shows a glimpse of Daniela Baena Salazar’s passion...

Gunel İsmayılova always recognized the value of communication, connection, and community. With a wide range of roles in corporate settings and a focus in communications, she found passion in connecting with people. However, she felt a sense of dissatisfaction with her...

Rayene “Ray” Arruda Esteves isn’t just a designer of fashion – she’s a designer of the future. Fueled by a passion for fashion and a commitment to social change, she created Three Graces (Três Graças) to empower vulnerable women and raise awareness about environmental...

In an era of environmental degradation and climate change, two entrepreneurs dedicated themselves to transforming tourism into a force for resilience and environmental good. Meet Yee Shuen Hwee and Fangqin Chua, the founders of Terraformers, a social enterprise...