CIDG Conference 2012
CIDG Conference 2012: Greg Van Kirk, Sameh Seif Ghali and Albina Ruiz Rios discuss the social impact of their social enterprises.
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CIDG Conference 2012: Greg Van Kirk, Sameh Seif Ghali and Albina Ruiz Rios discuss the social impact of their social enterprises.
WE!Hub near Lake Victoria in Kenya: The solar-powered station improves the power and drinking water supply in the region.
The Community Impact Development Group (CIDG) brings together social entrepreneurs from all over the world who improve the living conditions of people in Africa and Latin America with innovative products or services.
The business model of TakaTaka Solutions is based on garbage separation: Customers collect their garbage in special containers which are then collected and separated for a small fee.
The mobile SkyHydrant water filter is made up of 10,000 microscopic membrane fibers that remove suspended particles, bacteria and viruses from the water. Using no electrical energy, the system produces up to 1,000 liters drinking water per hour to supply roughly 500 households.
The international IRENE I SEE network researches the impact of social enterprises and develops practical recommendations.
WE!Hub customer can rent portable lights and batteries, which are maintained by local employees with technical and business training.