The Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025 - Connecting rural voices for our global future

31 October - 4 November [concluded]

The Rural Social Enterprise Gathering was an immersive experience bringing together the rural social enterprise community from around the world to connect, collaborate and exchange best practices.

Participants had the opportunity to engage directly with rural social enterprises through a Learning Visit set in Sabah’s tropical rainforest. The gathering also featured a Rural Forum in Kota Kinabalu, where participants could take part in dynamic discussions and knowledge sharing sessions, shaping the future of rural social enterprise. 

Rural Social Enterprise Gathering Learning Visit image of people looking at plants

Rural Social Enterprise Gathering's aims were to:

Connect and build partnerships

with hundreds of like-minded changemakers from rural communities around the world.

Shape the future of rural social enterprise

and make positive impact on people and planet.

Discover the vibrant social enterprise scene of Sabah, Malaysia

travel through Sabah’s tropical rainforest and learn about the inspiring social enterprises that are making a difference in their community.

Rural Social Enterprise Gathering Learning Visit group picture

Programme:

31 October
In person
1 November
In person
2 November
In person
3 November
In person
Rural Social Enterprise Gathering Learning Visit, two women holding their artworks made by pressing plants into a piece of canvas

Who was the Rural Social Enterprise Gathering for?

For anyone active or interested in the work of rural communities around the world including:

  • Social entrepreneurs and social enterprise practitioners
  • Innovators and changemakers
  • Ecosystem supporters e.g. government, funders, investors, corporate partners
  • Students and young people
  • Members of the local community with an interest in social enterprise

In partnership with

Sponsor