Social Enterprise World Forum stories
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Christchurch social enterprise convention nabs prize at global event awards
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Christchurch's Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 secures a strong second for Best Conference at Eventex Award, showcasing positive global change.
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Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.
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NZ Post commits to supporting social enterprise
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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NZ Post is committing to purchase goods and services from at least three social enterprises over the next 12 months.
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Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.
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Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.
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Social Enterprise World Forum sells out with six weeks to go
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The Social Enterprise World Forum is an international event for social enterprises from all over the world to come together and share wisdom.
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SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Working on Purpose, will be held in conjunction with Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 at Papa Hou in Christchurch on September 28.
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Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Māori entrepreneurs who’d like to attend this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchuch have until July 31 to apply.
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Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.
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Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector’s future
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The SEWF 2017 programme is split into three categories in order to appeal to a range of different learning and working styles: Listen, Discuss, Do.
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Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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The fund will provide successful applicants with assistance for flights to the value of AU$1700, accommodation and conference tickets.