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Social entrepreneurship currently plays a very important role for societies, as it provides solutions to real problems. Fortunately, many people, companies and organizations take up this challenge and get involved; this means a first step towards a better and more equitable world.

Social entrepreneurship plays a very important role for societies today, as it provides solutions to real problems.

It could be said that social entrepreneurs are like masons who come to ‘patch’ the holes that a community suffers, either by lack of expertise, lack of resources or ignorance of the responsible State.

They are people or groups of individuals who see a lack and try to find a solution.

They are the first step towards a better and more equitable world.

As we have developed in the last few years, social entrepreneurs are the first step towards a better and more equitable world.

As we have developed in other articles, there are several types of social entrepreneurship. This can be professional, private, awareness-raising, innovation, necessity, etc. What is important is their purpose: Far from pursuing profit, they make their resources available to do community good.

10 inspiring examples of social entrepreneurship

If you are interested in contributing to the community you are part of and have not yet found the way to achieve it, you may find the following list helpful. We are going to discuss some examples of social entrepreneurship that you could take as a basis to build your path. Join us to review them!

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1. L’olivera

In the town of Vallbona de les Monges, in Lérida, the cooperative L’olivera has been operating since 1974. The curious thing about this enterprise does not lie in the 17 specialties of wine nor the 5 of oils that are manufactured there, but in the fact that it is a method of inclusion for people with mental disabilities.

In addition, L’olivera uses local resources and industrializes them in a practically homemade way, which guarantees an environmentally friendly production. This project, which employs more than 70 people, also includes a residence and an occupational therapy service.

2. Sourcing Indonesia

The purpose of this social enterprise is to unify local artisans from marginalized places to distribute their creations in more developed countries. It represents a way to meet quality standards, in addition to boosting their sales.

3. Algramo

This idea has solved both an economic and environmental problem in Chile. Basically, it boosts the distribution of automatic bulk dispensers for food and other products.

This way, it contributes to lower-income families, who had to face the additional costs associated with products in small packages, which are the ones they usually choose due to their lack of funds. Likewise, by using returnable packaging, the use of bags and polluting containers can be reduced.

4. Encore

Sometimes overlooked, the baby boomer generation often finds it difficult to find work. Encore, an organization founded in 1997 in San Francisco and supported by donations,

seeks to connect these people with scholarships, courses and jobs; a beautiful way to provide a new motivation for their lives.

Encore is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 in San Francisco and supported by donations,

that is a beautiful way to provide a new motivation for their lives.

5. Innova Materials

This initiative belongs to a group of young engineering students from the United States, who decided to create pipes that use antimicrobials to eliminate bacteria and improve the quality of drinking water.

Today, this six-employee company makes pipes low cost for automakers, the U.S. government and other companies. 5% of its revenue goes to continuing research for water purification.

6. Nobleza Obliga

This is an Argentine social enterprise that works with the model we know as crowdfunding; that is, fundraising. On this website, a person can register, describe a project and request adherents to finance it.

Nobleza Obliga helps caring people spread their ideas and get help from other socially responsible individuals and companies. In addition, they organize trainings in technology and tools for the promotion of solidarity causes.

Nobleza Obliga helps people of solidarity spread their ideas and get help.

7. Adalab

The main objective of this social enterprise is the inclusion of women in the technology sector. To this end, they train women with employability problems in subjects such as programming, accompany them in their professional development and facilitate their insertion into the labor market.

8. Specialisterne

This project is in operation in Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Scotland and Iceland. Created in 2004, it is a company that promotes the labor inclusion of people with autism. The idea is to take advantage of their high power of concentration and passion for detail; they are also offered the advice of professionals in case they suffer from social or communicative difficulties.

As they themselves define, Specialisterne is looking for people with specific talents to carry out tasks of excellence in the IT sector.

9. Apps for Good

In this case, it is a social enterprise based in London. Its contribution is to offer free courses to educational institutions so that their students can learn how to create web and cell phone applications.

Their contribution is to offer free courses to educational institutions so that their students can learn how to create web and cell phone applications.

This project is funded by fees from private schools and contributions from partners such as Lego or Spotify, as Apps for Good details on its website. In addition to inserting technology in the educational process, this venture rewards the creators of applications with social purposes.

10. TOMS Shoes

This last example is that of a successful company that also makes its social contribution to underprivileged children. In what way?For every pair of shoes it sells,

TOMS Shoes gives another pair to a child in need.

For every pair of shoes it sells,

TOMS Shoes gives another pair to a child in need.

Since its creation in 2006 with an initial investment of 300 thousand dollars from Mycoskie, its author, this company has given away more than 140 thousand pairs to little ones all over the world.

In short, we can conclude that social entrepreneurship is a movement that has come to the world to change it radically. When there is commitment and will for a fairer society for all, the projects are fulfilled.

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The aim of this social work is to unite local artisans from marginalized regions and distribute their work to more developed countries. Not only to increase sales, but also to meet quality standards.

What does Sourcing Indonesia do?

Sourcing Indonesia provides professional sourcing services to clients such as Argos, Signature Hardware, Grand Hyatt, Movenpick, Robert Manse, Benihana, Style Craft and Marche. They serve the needs of wholesale, retail and hospitality buyers from around the world, providing sourcing, sample development, order management, quality control, shipping and custom order fulfillment services.

Founded in 2000, Sourcing Indonesia is a US-registered company with offices in Bali and Java. Whether visiting suppliers with our team, from our extensive catalog of over 20,000 products or from your own suggestions, we strive to offer the highest quality products at the lowest prices in the market. We deal with retail and wholesale customers, restaurants, resorts and hotel companies, interior designers and project managers, as well as contracting companies that require custom-made products and services.

Sourcing Indonesia strives to provide the highest quality products at the lowest market prices.

Sourcing Indonesia strives to provide its clients with the most professional procurement and contract management services in Indonesia. Our customers realize the added value and added services we offer, and that is why we have so many long-standing and repeat customers.

Identity and Mission

Sourcing Indonesia serves the needs of wholesale, retail and hospitality buyers worldwide by providing them with sourcing, sample development, order management, quality control, shipping and custom order fulfillment services. Founded in 2000, Sourcing Indonesia is registered in the United States and has offices in Bali and Java. Whether visiting suppliers with their team, from their extensive catalog of over 16,000 products or from their own suggestions, they strive to offer the highest quality products at the lowest prices in the market. They deal with retail and wholesale customers, restaurants, resorts and hotel companies, interior designers and project managers, as well as contracting companies that require custom products and services.

They deal with retail and wholesale customers, restaurants, resorts and hotel companies, interior designers and project managers, as well as contracting companies that require custom products and services.

We are an innovative and ethical company and work closely with local communities throughout Indonesia, promoting the Indonesian home furnishings and accessories industry and its heritage. We work with the World Bank Group and other non-profit organizations on export promotion programs. They have extensive knowledge of the Indonesian export market and are proud of our Indonesian business roots.

Why work with them?

They recognize that they are not the only sourcing and purchasing agent and that you, have a number of options when choosing a partner. Refer to their resource of questions you should ask your purchasing agent as a standard minimum guide when choosing a purchasing agent. Do click here to find out why we think you’ll make a smart decision working with them.

Experience

Since 2000, Sourcing Indonesia has been helping companies of all sizes with their sourcing and procurement needs. If you have worked with other intermediaries before and found yourself guiding the entire process, you will understand the difference a professional and experienced team makes. Let our experience in the sourcing process in Indonesia guide you.

We have a lot of experience in the sourcing process in Indonesia.

The greatest testament to experience and professionalism are the clients the company has worked with and, more importantly, retains.

The company has worked with and, more importantly, retains.

Professionalism

Sourcing Indonesia raises the bar for purchasing and sourcing agents in that they are a professional organization with world-class facilities, products and services. Unlike many companies in Indonesia that may have a part-time interest, they are there 24 hours a day to respond to their clients’ needs. First time customers are often impressed by our attention to detail and level of communication.

Customers who come to us for the first time are often impressed by our attention to detail and level of communication.

Quality and value

At Sourcing Indonesia, they do not believe that quality and price are mutually exclusive. Their extensive network of suppliers and manufacturer groups throughout Indonesia allows them to source and manufacture any product according to your price requirements. Their experienced team rigorously checks the quality of every order to ensure that their investment meets their long-term value objectives. Their customers regularly comment that the quality of the products they receive from us far exceeds their expectations.

The quality of the products they receive from us far exceeds their expectations.

Transparency and flexibility

At Sourcing Indonesia, they always objectively pursue the interests of their customers. They are not affiliated with any manufacturer or business group in Indonesia, so their recommendations are not based on any special relationship. All their fees and costs are clearly established before they start working with our clients, so no unexpected charges will ever be introduced in their final invoices.

They also understand that they will never be charged for any of their services.

They also understand that buyers may be wary when first working with a purchasing agent, especially one based in a foreign country such as Indonesia. They will be happy to provide you with any information and/or assurances you need, including customer references.

Ease of mind

Not only do they manage your orders from start to finish, but they also ensure that you do not have to worry about any ethical issues regarding the provenance of your products. For more than 5 years, its parent company has been working with the Ground-Based Business Initiative (GBI) of the World Bank Group to develop ethical business standards and improve working conditions for producer groups in Indonesia. Sourcing Indonesia’s customers can be assured that these ethical business standards are integrated into all the products they buy.

Sourcing Indonesia is a clear example of social entrepreneurship, not only is it a company that generates profits and feeds the families of its workers, but they are also focused on generating a sustainable economy, helping local producers by giving them solutions for their project and improving the business fabric of that region.