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Measurable social impact aligned with your CSI strategy
"This structured learning process helped me to understand my organisation's strengths and weaknesses and how to present them effectively. I learned so much, and it was clear why I had struggled to gain traction before."
Theresa Muller, learner on the Build Your Social Enterprise Programme.
We believe social entrepreneurs play an essential role in changing the world. We strengthen their role in local communities across South Africa through transformational learning programmes that will increase their community impact.
PARTNER WITH USFrom leadership development to social entrepreneurship — find a programme that fits your journey and community.
We empower young people in South Africa who have a desire to see positive change locally and globally, both in and outside of education.
Connecting high-potential local entrepreneurs with business readiness support, buyer engagement and real market opportunities.
We empower young people in South Africa who have a desire to see positive change locally and globally, both in and outside of education.
Our facilitator-led learning and development programmes offer a dynamic space for you to connect with other changemakers and develop the skills needed to step up and effect social change.
Whether you are starting a new social enterprise or looking to grow an existing one, our programmes will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed.
Learn more about our programmes, impact, and how you can get involved.
📄 Social Enterprise Academy South Africa Prospectus (PDF)
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Social Enterprise Connect is an exciting Community of Practice for social entrepreneurs in South Africa. Join our growing network of changemakers.
"There is clearly a massive need to support social entrepreneurs across South Africa. We already have over 6300 social enterprise members and our community of practice is growing with between 50 and 100 new members every week."
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Social Enterprise Connect (SEC) is an exciting Community of Practice (CoP) for social entrepreneurs in South Africa.
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