Empowering rural communities worldwide
The Global Rural Social Enterprise Network is an international collaborative initiative dedicated to supporting and strengthening rural social enterprises. By bringing together social entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and social enterprise organisations, the network fosters collaboration, facilitates knowledge exchange and advocates for policies that enhance the sustainability and impact of rural social enterprises.
Developed in response to the call of the Rural Social Enterprise Manifesto community, this network aims to address the systemic challenges faced by rural communities and social enterprises. By creating a globally connected and empowered ecosystem, the Global Rural Social Enterprise Network is working to ensure equitable opportunities and sustainability for rural enterprises and communities worldwide.
The Global Rural Social Enterprise Network seeks to overcome challenges faced by rural communities through
The Global Rural Social Enterprise Network welcomes all social enterprise practitioners, national and regional social enterprise bodies, researchers and policymakers working in or with rural communities to join and co-create this network committed to strengthening rural economies and communities.
By joining the network, members will: