Twitter “Social Enterprise of the Day”
We at Beyond Profit believe in the power of entrepreneurship to drive development. But creating a new social business isn’t an easy task – it involves a huge risk (personal and financial), and a special mix of business know-how and savvy street smarts that aren’t easily taught in a classroom. How can we both inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to take that risk, as well as equip them with the skills to be successful? This group of social enterprises is doing just that. This week, we bring you five organizations supporting the next group of changemakers.
Social Enterprise of the Day – Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
Nigeria; Hybrid
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) fills a special niche for a young entrepreneur. Often, the idea and inspiration is present, but technical skills and services are hard to come by. PIN works to bring information and communication technology to Nigeria’s youngest entrepreneurs. Through programs like Ajegunle.org and Dare to Be BIG, they hope to show Nigerian youth how to use ICT for positive social impact. PIN reaches Nigerian youth in creative, engaging ways, scheduling road shows, reality TV-like competitions, and short-term internship opportunities. PIN injects both technological inclusion and entrepreneurial inspiration. Aware of the need to be sustainable and share their knowledge in the application of ICTs for Development, PIN offers consulting services—core to its hybrid structure—to institutions like Harvard University and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.
