ASEW Partners with Avenue Consultancy to Boost Fundraising Capabilities of Social Enterprises in Africa
African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW), a leading platform dedicated to empowering social enterprises in Africa to achieve sustainable impact, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Avenue Consultancy, a renowned expert in fundraising and strategy. This collaboration aims to equip social enterprises connected to the ASEW platform with expert mentoring support in fundraising, enabling […]
African Social Enterprise Workshop is hiring!
Join Our Team! African Social Enterprise Workshop is hiring! Our Mission: To equip social enterprises aiming to solve economic, social, and environmental problems on the African continent with the mindset, knowledge, skills, and support networks necessary to sustain their impact and to thrive in the dynamic landscape of social entrepreneurship in Africa. Open Roles: 1. […]
Press Release: African Social Enterprise Workshop Returns to Facebook
We regret to inform our community and the general public that due to unforeseen technical issues our Facebook account was temporarily affected. Unfortunately, this has resulted in the loss of the original account we had diligently built over the past three months. However, we are pleased to announce that we are now back on Facebook […]
Announcing the Winners of Our Inaugural Sustainable Impact Prize
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Sustainable Impact Prize, recognizing outstanding innovations and their resilience in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. After a thorough evaluation of the five candidates, we are pleased to declare the following winners: 1st Place: Olasumbo Adeleke (92%) Olasumbo Adeleke is the Executive Director […]
MEET THE FINALISTS FOR OUR SUMMIT PRIZE!!!
After a rigorous evaluation process, we are thrilled to announce the top 5 finalists moving on to the final stage of the summit. These exceptional social entrepreneurs have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sustaining their impact initiatives in Africa. We’re excited to showcase their innovative projects and celebrate their achievements. Our Top 5 Finalists (in no […]
ANNOUNCING OUR LATEST PARTNERS FOR THE SUSTAINING IMPACT SUMMIT!!!
We are thrilled to announce that our summit is just a few days away! We are excited to share that our event has gained the support of some incredible partners, with the following partners joining in the last month: 1. Social Enterprise Ethiopia: Social Enterprise Ethiopia (SEE), founded in 2018, is the national body for […]
ASEW Announces Sixth Edition of Africa’s Largest Social Enterprise Summit
Lagos, Nigeria – August 1, 2024 – The African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW) is happy to announce the sixth edition of its flagship summit also known as the Sustaining Impact Summit, set to occur in multiple African cities. This year’s event promises to be the biggest and most impactful yet, bringing together social entrepreneurs, investors, […]
Introducing the Sustaining Impact Prize: Celebrating Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development in Africa
We are excited to launch the Sustaining Impact Prize, an initiative that recognizes and rewards innovative solutions driving sustainable development in Africa. This prestigious prize aims to celebrate impact-focused organizations and initiatives on the continent that demonstrate a commitment to self-sufficiency and sustainable resourcing. The award will be judged based on a project or initiative’s: […]
REGISTRATION FOR 6TH EDITION SUMMIT IS NOW OPEN
“Registration is now open for our 6th Annual Summit! We’re excited to announce that this year’s event will be a hybrid experience, offering the best of both virtual and in-person worlds! Day 1 will be virtual featuring the panel discussions will engage experts to delve into the questions around resource access challenges and the role […]
ASEW UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY AND WEBSITE
The African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW) is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website. Alongside this, we are unveiling our new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This rebranding signifies not just a visual evolution but also reflects our network’s growth and ongoing commitment to empowering social enterprises across Africa. Our new […]
Theme Announcement
We are thrilled to announce the theme for the 6th Edition Summit, Resourcing Impact: Exploring opportunities, gaps, and strategies for sustaining impact initiatives in Africa. This promises to be our most impactful event yet! This year, our ‘summer edition’ has been rebranded as the ‘Sustaining Impact Summit’, a new identity aimed at further enhancing the […]
Invitation to Apply – Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Spring 2024 (Fully-funded)
Ready to take your business to new heights? The Young Founders Programme is calling all entrepreneurs from Asia, Africa, and Latin America! Unlock Your Leadership Potential for Sustainable Impact The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) invites driven leaders from emerging and developing markets to embark on a transformative six-month fellowship. Committed to nurturing a sustainable […]
Création Africa Initiative For Cultural Entrepreneurs
Embark on a transformative journey with Création Africa, an innovative initiative spearheaded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS). This groundbreaking project is designed to elevate and empower cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. What […]
Social Entrepreneur Of The Month-December
Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization? I’m Edward Okojie, a multifaceted professional with a background in farming, economics, fitness coaching, and financial market analysis. Holding a degree in Economics from the University of Abuja, I proudly serve as the Founder and CEO of Oak Forest Company Ltd, an agro development firm located […]
Empowering Change: Join the Top 50 Founders at Zinc on a Mission to Revolutionize Health and Planet Sustainability
Zinc is on a mission to fuel change by investing in a select group of 50 founders determined to create businesses that positively impact the health of people and the planet. As an early-stage investor with an investment potential of up to £300,000 per venture, coupled with hands-on guidance from experts in science, business, people, […]
Social Entrepreneur Of The Month-November
Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. My name is Anne Obize, I am the founder of Teens Connect Africa. Teens Connect Africa is a social enterprise that provides teenagers in undeserved communities with access to mentorship, resources, and opportunities to develop their talents and become productive members of society. Since its establishment in […]
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
As part of our objectives at ASEW to support emerging and established social entrepreneurs across Africa, see below an educational opportunity as published by the sponsor. Mastercard foundation program Original-McGill University, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has been dedicated to the empowerment of academically gifted young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa through the esteemed Mastercard […]
Social Entrepreneur Of The Month – October
Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization? I’m Kromyon Dakai, currently serving as the Team Lead at ManguSkillsConnect (MSC). My roots trace back to the beautiful Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, in the early 1990s.My passion is fueled by the desire to contribute my share to uplift humanity from its current […]
Social Entrepreneur Of The Month – September 2023
Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization? I am Joshua Oliech, the founder of Kisumu West Aid Community-Based Organization (CBO). I am a widower, with two children and striving to make a positive impact in our community. My goal is to inspire and support as many vulnerable individuals as possible. I am characterized […]
Exciting Collaboration: African Social Enterprise Workshop Teams Up with Tangaza University College!
We are thrilled to announce a partnership between the African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW) and the Institute For Social Transformation – Tangaza University College. This exciting collaboration marks a significant milestone as we gear up to host the much-awaited 5th Summer Edition of the African Social Enterprise Workshop (17-18 Aug, Virtual). ASEW has been at […]
Opportunity For Individuals Looking To Build A Mission Driven Business With Up To £250,000 Investment
Zinc is an early-stage investor, which back Founders who want to build a new mission-driven business, even if they don’t yet have a team or an idea. Their Venture Builder program supports Founders to build brand new commercial businesses by providing access to co-founders, investment, experts, in-house R&D support and a proven process to launch […]
Social Entrepreneur of the month – January 2023
1. Briefly tell us about yourself and your organisation. My name is Erasmus Mensah-Ackon. The name of my organisation is Duapa Werkspace. It is a skills development and entrepreneurship hub located in the western region of Ghana. Our sole aim is to help in reducing youth unemployment through various capacity-building programs that empower the youth […]
Completion of Website project and launch
Following on from our last post, ASEW has finally concluded the FREE web design for African social entrepreneurs’ (F-ASE) project and launched three websites hosted, designed and developed without charges to participating organizations. According to the Convener of ASEW, Dr Adeyemi, the aim of the free website project is to offer online presence and support […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Month – November 2022
1. Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. My name is Catherine Boafo Ashong and I am the founder and CEO of Mawutwueni – a social enterprise focused on inclusive training, advocacy research, rural development and agri-business to impact women-led and youth-led MSMEs in communities to improve their livelihoods. 2. What motivated you […]
Making More Health Accelerator Program 2023: Receive Financial and Investor access Support
Closing Date: 13-Jan-23 Applicants are invited to submit their applications for the Making More Health Business Accelerator Program, a structured business growth program targeted at social entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in the health sector. The program offers two engagement phases. Phase 1, called the “Pilot Phase”, runs for 12 months and focuses on supporting entrepreneurs […]
ASEW Offers Free Website Design to African Social Entrepreneurs
The African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW), in its bid to support African Social Entrepreneurs, announced a free website design offer to selected group members. The offer was to help participating social entrepreneurs have an online presence to showcase their activities and to better build and engage with their digital audience. Following an informal review process, […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Month – October 2022
1. Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. Veronica Lomfa Amartey is the Executive Director of The Challenged Foundation. She is physically disabled and has faced all the stereotype, untruths, misconceptions and perceptions about disabilities growing up in an African setting such as Ghana. The Challenged Foundation is a Non-Governmental organization that empowers the […]
Five benefits of volunteering
Volunteering is the act of freely giving your time to work with others. From my personal experience volunteering for ASEW and from running a volunteering network, here are five ways volunteering can be beneficial to you as a social entrepreneur: 1. Creates a sense of belonging: As commonly said, we are all social beings. Volunteering […]
Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2023-2024
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a year-long fellowship program that sends recent graduates and young professionals from US universities to work in various sectors across the African continent. PiAf Fellows work in many different sectors, including international humanitarian aid, public & community health, business & economic development, agricultural development, and education & youth capacity building. […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Month – September 2022
1. Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. My name is Surika Behrens and I am the Hub Manager at the Social Enterprise Academy (SEA) South Africa, a global learning and development social enterprise that supports people and organizations working for social change. In 2020, we launched a program at SEA SA called Social […]
The Rose Acton Award for Women in Tech
This award is aimed at supporting exceptional women with a technical background, who are passionate about tackling the environmental crisis. The successful recipient will receive £24,000 in support to start her own mission-led business. Eligibility: Eligible candidates must: Identify as a woman, with a background in software development/engineering/data sciences/machine learning/AI/tech Demonstrate courage, passion & grit […]
Request for Proposals: Apply for 2022 SNAPP Funding (up to US$1 million in funds)
The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is offering 2022 Request for Proposals to fund expert teams to deliver rapid solutions to the most critical challenges facing humans and the planet. SNAPP, a first-of-its-kind scientific joint venture between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), is a tool for developing sustainable solutions to global […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Month – August 2022
1. Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. John is an entrepreneur, project management specialist, enterprise development coach, micro-credit practitioner and trainer with 12 years of experience working within NGO and business environments. He advises and trains NGOs, MSMEs and individuals in Strategic Planning and Management. John is the CEO of CELDAR, a Ghanaian […]
Apply for the ‘Year of Youth’ Edition of the Commonwealth Youth Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional young people from across the Commonwealth, are now open. The awards, held each year in March, celebrate the outstanding contributions young people (aged 15-29) are making towards tackling global issues, improving lives and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Previous winners have enjoyed international […]
Clean Tech Hub Partners with ASEW 4th Edition to Offer Discount on Its Incubation Program
Clean Technology Hub has joined other partners of the African Social Enterprise Workshop (ASEW) to deliver its 4th Edition event. As a result of this partnership, they are offering a 50% discount for their Enterprise Development Program (EDP) this year to ASEW registered participants and group members. The EDP is an incubation program to help […]
Zinc Announces ASEW Convener As A Visiting Fellow
We are excited to announce that the African Social Enterprise Workshop convener, Dr Adeyemi Adelekan, has joined Zinc as a Visiting Fellow for their next Venture Builder program focused on the environment! Zinc’s Visiting Fellows consist of experts and advisors from business, academia, design, technology and the public sector. As a Visiting Fellow, Adeyemi will […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Month – July 2022
1. Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. Tetenyo is a teacher by profession and leader of CharityLink Network, a registered nonprofit in Ghana. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Cape Coast. Tetenyo is passionate about training people to develop basic skills in leadership, diplomacy and entrepreneurship. 2. […]
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships UK 2022-23 (Fully-funded)
Commonwealth Fellowship Program 2022 is a wonderful opportunity for future-oriented individuals to spend a period of time at a UK host organization working in their sector for a program of professional development. The scheme offers Fellowships for mid-career professionals from Commonwealth countries to undertake a period of training, research, or study in the UK. The […]
Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent (YPAD) Programme
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is launching the second cohort of its programme to hire young talent from Africa and of African descent. The Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent programme is a starting point for an exciting career with the United Nations, aiming to attract motivated young professionals with diverse academic […]
World Forum for Democracy 2022: Call for Youth Delegation Applications (Fully-funded)
The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the specific profile of the activities, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation. The theme of the 2022 edition of the World Forum for Democracy is “Democracy: A new hope?” The core content […]
AI for Accessibility Grants Program – Apply Now!
Microsoft is currently accepting proposals for the AI for Accessibility Grants Program to empower your work through grants, investments in technology, and expertise. AI for Accessibility grants support projects that use AI to empower people living with disabilities. They are looking for individuals or teams who are not only passionate about making the world more inclusive […]
Opportunity for academics and practitioners to transform the industries that have the most impact on the environment with up to £250,000 investment
Zinc runs a venture builder programme to support founders from diverse backgrounds to build evidence-based companies around social missions. Their next programme is focused on transforming the industries that have the most impact on environmental crisis. Founders will receive up to £250,000 investment in their business and 12 months of intensive support. They are […]
Vine Fund offers $10,000 in funding for ambitious changemakers in Ghana and Nigeria
About the fund We are offering grants of between $500 – $1,000 to social impact organisations in Ghana and Nigeria. To us, ‘giving back’ should be a part of every organisation’s reason for existing. That’s why at Foundervine, we’ve been raising funding from our employees and community to assist mission-driven organisations to get back on […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Month – June 2022
Briefly tell us about yourself and your organization. My name is Steven Emmenghe Njar, the CEO of Stegs Enterprise. Stegs Enterprise is a non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria (RN 3605946). Our goal is to address the challenges faced by farmers in society, particularly women and youths, through training and empowerment […]
Welcome to the African Social Enterprise Blog
Hello and welcome again! Our blog will be a first-hand resource centre for anything you need to know about the stories, challenges, and impact of social enterprises in African countries. We will also be sharing news, events information and funding opportunities, such as grants and fellowships, available to social entrepreneurs situated or operating on the […]
