Calvin Chin: One can produce more value when engage in some tasks he himself is considering meaningful
By Jointing.Media in Shanghai, 2010-04-26
JM: Do you encourage students to go into the field of Social Enterprise? And Why?
Calvin Chin: Yes, I strongly encourage all undergraduates to consider SE. While each person has their own life pressures and may not be able to start a company. They can all consider joining an SE or volunteering for one. In fact, Qifang is always looking for young people to work with us, not only because we think they are smart, talented and bring a lot of good ideas, but also because we want to help encourage people to be social entrepreneurs. Why? Because while I think it is the most rewarding to be working on your own projects, to be working on something where you can really feel that the work that you do has meaning and can make a difference, this is even more the case when you are working on an SE. When you know that the work you are doing can make a difference for society, for our country, or even just for one individual or their family – that can inspire you to work your hardest, to be your best.
Richard Brubaker：Who should pay for your mistake?
By Jointing.Media, in Shanghai 2010-04-15
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Description:Richard believes that a lot of different entrepreneurial models are available, which broadens the definition of Social Enterprise. For example, a company that consistently donate to NGOs and/or provide services for societies’ wellbeing can be considered a Social Enterprises. However, the definition of Social Enterprise is different from the Western to China; due to the restriction of NGOs in law in China, a lot of NGOs are registered under the category of Social Enterprise. Richard and his co-workers are still trying to identify Social Enterprise in a proper way and understand how the Social Enterprises are being operated.
BUILDING A BETTER WORLD THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
By Penny Low (Delegate/Singapore, Seoul Summit 2006)
Social Innovation Park Ltd (SIP) was founded in 2006 with a vision to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and better world through Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation. SIP is an impartial, not-for-profit organisation that aims to Educate, Empower, and Enhance (3Es) social entrepreneurs to bring positive innovations to lives and societies. This year, SIP will celebrate its fourth anniversary and the many achievements that have brought us many steps closer to realising our dream.
Social Innovation Park (SIP)
Social Innovation Park ltd is founded by the youngest elected female parliarment member,founding member of NEW Asia Leaders in World Economic Forum, Ms Penny Low along with other pioneers in Singapore society. SIP is the leading organization to drive social innovation in Singapore, aiming to develop social entrepreneurship and thought leadership. Each Year, SIP holds Global Social Innovators Forum, invited spakers include Jet Li from One Foundation, Robson Walton from Walmart , Toffler, famous futurist etc.
Dubai World Island: Showdown between economic development and environmental protection.
By Echo Zhang, in Beijing Jointing.Media 2010-03-14
Due to debt problems, Dubai has halted their World Island construction last November. Lately, the International Space Station has captured series of satellite photos exposing portions of island constructions that show sinking trends. Nature’s response to this event has revealed the winner in the showdown between economic development and environmental protection.
Qifang
http://www.qifang.cn/
Qifang is a web service for Chinese students to find a way to pay for their education by connecting them with individuals, companies and organizations that can support their educational dreams. Working like an eBay auction, sponsors bid and compete to help, and lenders can offer internships and job opportunities as well as provide funding to pay bills. Qifang manages the transaction and repayment and is a communication tool for borrowers, lenders and peers. Students also learn about financial literacy. Qifang has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer for its innovative model and positive social impact, featured at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting, and honored by the Global Social Innovation Forum.
Fan Li: SE requires more devotion and responsibility than ordinary jobs
By Jointing.Media, in Shanghai 2010-01-30
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Audio 1 of 14 from this talk Description：Li Fan tells us it’s in Japan that she first knew of NPO. As a postgraduate student in a college of Japan, She accidentally knew there was a recruitment meeting of a NPO, which was held by Nissan in school. With curiosity, She attended the interview and managed to get the position. Working for the organization broadens her horizon and attracts her to the world of NPOs. After graduation, Li Fan became a full member of it, in charge of Internationl Communication, through which she observed the sprouting of China’s NGO and public services. In order to involve herself in more programs about China, Li Fan and Robin Rowland who has the same wish build up Global Links Initiative(GLI). |
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Global Links Initiative(GLI)
http://www.glinet.org/
Global Links Initiative is a nonprofit organization which aims to support positive and creative action on social inclusion and citizen empowerment worldwide. Using information technology as an enabler, Global Links Initiative aims to foster practical links among socially entrepreneurial people around the world as well as promote partnership with government and business.
Fulfilling Human Needs without Trashing Our Planet
By Peter Jiang, Chloe Chen in Shanghai, Jointing.Media 2010-02-10
Presentation from Cyrille Jegu in Shanghai
Source:SIP China
SIP China’s members attended the lecture on the night of February 1st. This session’s topic was “Social Entrepreneurship: ‘Fulfilling Human Needs without Trashing Our Planet’”
Cyrille Jegu, the speaker of this lecture, French citizen from Britain, is the Executive Director of TNS Asia, and the Ambassador of UK Energy Saving Trust. Cyrille holds an MBA from Macquarie University (Australia), and has completed post-graduate studies on Sustainable Development at Cambridge University (UK) and Blekinge Institute of Technology (Sweden).
What is Social Enterprise?
By Jointing.Media, in shanghai 2010-02-20
Normally we penetrate to the essence of reality starting from the definition involved in phenomenon. What is “Social Enterprise”? We will catch it from interviewees below who working in this field:
Calvin Chin：CEO at Qifang
Richard Brubaker：Founder at Hands on Shanghai (HOS)
Fan Li：Executive Director at Global link Initiative（GLI）
Sijia：Organizer at Shimenkan Connection
