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Successful Examples of Social Entrepreneurship
Successful Examples of Social Entrepreneurship
SEKEM – With a name that essentially means “vitality from the sun,” this Egyptian company has certainly lived up to its promise by continuously encouraging social, personal and environmental development. Since SEKEM was founded in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, a pharmacologist, it has:
- Produced medicinal, herbal, gastronomical and aesthetically focused products that serve the needs of its customers
- Improved the environment through biodynamic farms
- Built an educational establishment for children to emphasize creativity and analytical thought
- Instituted a healthcare center devoted to holistic medicine.
Fifteen – Founded by English celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in 2002, Fifteen started out as an ambitious effort to offer disadvantaged youths (aged 18-24) a means of creating better futures for themselves through the art of good food. The restaurant initiative was named for the 15 young people who originally entered apprenticeships under this program. Since the first establishment opened, Fifteen has:
- Delivered delicious Italian food to patrons and opened two other restaurants in Amsterdam and Cornwall
- Trained 220 young locals in the art of cooking and hospitality and inspired many of its graduates to pursue successful careers in the restaurant business
- Reinforced the value of local produce and cooking techniques.