1st Speaker: Mathias Morgan
2nd Speaker: Nigel Lo
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
International Magis Society & The Western Australian Socio Economic Foundation
Presents
THE GRAMEEN BANK
• Founded 1983 by Muhammad Yunus
• Headquartered in Bangladesh
• Revenue: US$757 million (approx.)
• Employees: 22,149
• Nobel Peace Prize Winner (2006)
THE CONCEPT OF MICRO CREDIT
• The Grameen Bank adopted micro lending strategy
• Providing loans to those with little credit standing
• Based solely on the trust and reliance that the loans would be paid back
• Giving the poor loans is a far better strategy to eradicate poverty
• Endless potential to unleash human creativity
• No collateral
• Focuses on assisting the poor, illiterate, unemployed and women
CONTINUED….
• Encourages all borrowers to save capital received from loan so they may acquire other
loans for the purpose of assisting the community.
• 95% of loans are given to women
• Why do you think that is?
YOUTH CULTURE, NGOS & SOCIAL CHANGE
• The development of non government organizations
• The role of NGOs
• The United Nations
CHARITY WATER
• Founded by Scott Harrison (2006) - Manhattan
• Income: US$27.5 million
• Funded over 6000 projects in 20 countries
• Has benefited over 2.5 million people
FINNEGANS BEER
• Founded by Jacquie Berglund (2000) – Minnesota
• Happy Hours that are full of good!
• 100% of proceeds goes to charity
• Can be argued to be a non profit organization
SOFTEN THE FCK UP
• Founded by Ehon Chan – Melbourne (VIC)
• An initiative to reduce suicide in Australian men
• Sells merchandise and facilitates mental health courses and programs
• Believes not in redefining masculinity but “undefining” it.
STEP 2: THINK OF IT LIKE A BUSINESS
• Everything begins with a single idea!
• You need a business plan
• You need a business model
• You need $$$ before you can do good in the world!
• Be truthful to yourself and to others!
• Use all available platforms (e.g. social media)
STEP 3: BUILD YOUR BRAND
• Doritos makes chips
• Nike makes sport wear
• Both spends millions in advertisements…
• Build an emotional connection
• Understand your legal rights and obligations
• Inspire others!
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