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Social Entrepreneurship

“Just go for it”: stories of courage, growth, and ambition from four Social Entrepreneurship laureates

Introduction The Women’s Social Entrepreneurship Institute (WSEI) empowers women entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and step into leadership roles within their communities. Implemented for the second time by the Kenya Red Cross Society, in partnership with the French Red Cross, the program helps women transition from informal activities to structured and income-generating businesses. In a series of […]

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Sport for Good
Youth Empowerment

PlayInternational : enhancing learning and inclusion among young people through sports games

Anne Meaux, Social Innovation Officer at PLAY International, shares insights into how PLAY uses sport to promote education, inclusion, and well-being. She highlights the organization’s innovative approach through the creation of educational sports games, the continuous improvement of their methods, and the establishment of Playlab, a space dedicated to co-creation and addressing societal challenges such […]

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Sport for Good

Marta Imarisio “Surfing empowers young people, especially girls, to overcome life’s challenges.”

In the heart of Senegal, a remarkable program is changing lives through the power of waves. Surfing Shredding Senegal (SKSS), founded in 2010, is on a mission to promote equality, inclusion, and environmental awareness through surfing. We spoke with founder Marta Imarisio about how the sport is empowering young people, especially girls.

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Inclusion

Antoine Verstraete “We work with the people we support, not just for them.”

Antoine Verstraete, Project Manager for Disability at the French Red Cross, shares his experience and the challenges faced in managing 89 facilities dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. He discusses the strategies implemented to ensure the effectiveness of the actions and the impact of these programs on the lives of the beneficiaries. Antoine, could you […]

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