“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”- George Bernard Shaw Impactpreneurs had a detailed talk with an Ashoka Fellow, Rajendra Joshi who has been relentlessly working for over a decade to empower the poor…
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Meet the Ashoka Fellow defining sustainable fashion through plastics
“Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry.” by Bill Drayton, Founder of Ashoka Changemaker Ashoka Fellows are the changemakers who through their innovative solutions are changing the society for good. Impactpreneurs had a detailed talk with…
Haqdarshak : Helping communities understand their rights and entitlements
Even as India goes digital, it can easily become quite perplexing for most of us if we need to find out which government programs apply to us. The details of most government schemes and their eligibility criteria are often contained in long hard to understand documents. This becomes more difficult for the poor who are…
10 Fashion Labels as Social Enterprise
Fashion industry plays a vital role in the world. It acts as a bridge between the rural and urban people.It is making the world recognize the lost importance of handicraft. Moreover, the Indian textile industry solely employs over 45 million people directly and 60 million people indirectly. It is strengthening the economy, environment and also…
Traits to Look For in a Social Enterprise Co-Founder
They say choosing a co-founder is a lot like choosing your life partner. You will spend countless hours together and your future, your success and your happiness will be intermingled. You will be in it together (hopefully) for life. Two friends get an idea, start a venture, grow wealthy and live happily ever after, that’s…
Meet the Man Behind Waterless Urinals, Uttam Banerjee
With every flush, we waste 3 litres of water whereas about 663 million people do not have access to safe water. It is right that you should flush after urinating because it is hygienic but what if we have an alternative where you get to maintain hygiene without flushing? A venture has been started by…
Top 10 Health Focussed Social Enterprises in India
“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” – By Thomas Carlyle Unlike ICC who ranks India’s cricket team as number 1, WHO ranks India at a swooping number of 112 out of 190 countries. To tackle the situation, the Indian government has taken considerable steps to cater to the…
10 Social Enterprises Fighting Against HIV/AIDS
10 Notable Women Social Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs are kindling in the entrepreneurial world. Impactpreneurs lists few women social entrepreneurs who are striving to make this world a better place. 1. Sairee Chahal, Founder and CEO of Sheroes Courtesy: link Problem: We all know many women leave their jobs either to look after their family or because their parents call them…
Top 10 Agri Tech Social Enterprises in India
Agriculture plays a vital role in the GDP of India. 58% of Indian rural household is dependent on agriculture for its livelihood. Here are few agri tech social enterprises who are working day and night to improve agriculture with the help of latest technology. Agrostar Courtesy: link Aim: To transform Agri-business and simplify the lives…