Archive for June 2016
“I wanted the opportunity to meet social enterprises from all over the world”
During her three weeks in Sweden she gained valuable insights into her business from both university lecturers and high school students. We asked Anja Juliah Abu Bakar, founder of Blubear & Co, to tell us about her Swedish experience and about why people are better than Google when it comes to learning about other cultures.…
Read MoreRewiring my brain in Stockholm
By: Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale, SE Entrepreneur – SE Outreach 2016 Travelling to Sweden was a dream come through for me because I believe that it will forever change my way of thinking about charity and Social Entrepreneurship. I was skeptical about the decision, but it was consciously made by me. I was afraid that it…
Read More“I feel stronger because I know I’m not just one crazy person”
Making life-long friends from around the world, seeing your business in a new light and the challenge of looking tall Swedish people in the eyes – these are a few of the things we talked about with Luciana Oliveira, of New Hope Ecotech, after she completed the first three weeks of the SE Outreach Accelerator.…
Read MoreSweden – My Experience
By Betty Ikalany – SE Entrepreneur, SE Outreach Accelerator 2015 I was lucky to be among the 8 entrepreneurs selected to attend the SE Forum Outreach Accelerator 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden. This was a two-month journey which I was so scared of at the beginning but was surprised that it was over soon. This is my…
Read More“Solving a social problem is not a one-man activity”
Great weather, great people and surprising moments – Derrick Hosea Opio, founder of Onelamp, seems happy with his three weeks in Stockholm. We asked him a few questions to find out more about the importance of choosing the right partners, valuing different cultures and why he only gives Stockholm an 8,5 out of 10. Why did…
Read MoreThe Dreamer’s guide to Stockholm
By: Nodumo Fikile Magadlela – SE Entrepreneur, SE Outreach 2016 There is something in the air in Stockholm… It’s in the constant juxtaposition of beautiful old buildings and the modern brand names and sophisticated vehicles on the streets. I had come to Stockholm with the desire to decode its magic. What is it about this…
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