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August 31, 2022

The climate emergency – SEWF’s commitment to sustainability

The climate emergency is upon us. Together with our Australian Co-host, White Box Enterprises we’re doing all we...

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September 21, 2021

SEWF 2021 Theme: Indigenous-led social enterprise

Community consultation is crucial, respectful and a must do. Work with the community to define the opportunity...

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September 21, 2021

15 reasons not to miss out on SEWF 2021

“SEWF 2021 is NOT JUST another ZOOM meeting! 2021 has been difficult for many – we’ve kept friends, family...

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February 24, 2021

Using national social procurement policies to drive economic resilience: The Malaysian Budget 2021

At the beginning of November, the Malaysian government released their 2021 Budget, which focused on supporting...

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February 9, 2021

SEWF 2021: Save the Dates

SEWF 2021 Save the Date

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November 10, 2020

SAP Launches 5 & 5 by ’25 Initiative

On October 5 SAP announced 5 & 5 by ’25, a corporate initiative targeting five percent of addressable spend...

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November 2, 2020

SEWF Digital report

SEWF Digital took place in an extraordinary year, with the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the...

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September 24, 2020

Music Legend Nile Rodgers calls for ‘Youth to the Front’ during live stream from SEWF online global event

SEWF Digital (21-25 Sept 2020) Music legend Nile Rodgers, co-founder and chairman of We Are Family Foundation...

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September 22, 2020

European Social Enterprise Monitor launch

As of today, the first Social Enterprise Monitor at European level can be accessed by socially and...

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September 9, 2020

CSR RIP: why business behaving responsibly needs to be the new normal

That businesses behave ethically and responsibly is a basic requirement of those entering a market, writes Kendra Walsh of Expert Impact. And social enterprise is playing its part in that.

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August 16, 2020

With great power, comes great responsibility

“With great power, comes great responsibility.”  It is a proverb that dates back through history, but many of us...

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April 27, 2020

SAP: The competitive advantage of social procurement

Corporate procurement is quickly becoming one of the main areas of interest for companies committed to social...

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April 6, 2020

Social enterprises respond to community needs amid COVID-19

Last week we reflected on systemic and structural responses that are supporting the social enterprise sector in...

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March 30, 2020

Sustaining social enterprise amid COVID-19: Responses from the sector and governments

Social Enterprise World Forum has been highlighting social enterprise responses to the COVID-19 pandemic on our...

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March 10, 2020

Broadening our partnership engagement

Broadening our partnership engagement: SEWF works with LUMS Entrepreneurial Society in Lahore, Pakistan to learn...

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November 4, 2019

SEWF 2019 – Changing the course of history!

Written by Nebiyou Worku, Communications and Marketing Manager, British Council Ethiopia This year brought the...

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March 18, 2019

SEWF pays tribute to its Chairman, Jim Schorr

The Social Enterprise World Forum Board is to pay tribute to long standing director and recent Chairman, Jim...

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March 10, 2019

Rejuvenating rural communities through social enterprise

By Matt Pfahlert The inaugural Social Enterprise Rural Symposium was held recently on the Isles of Lewis and...

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November 27, 2018

Learn How Social Enterprises Enhance Corporate Supply Chains – Online and Free!

Are you a social enterprise looking for new customers to work with? Or, maybe you’re looking to diversify...

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