Month: April 2021
Do You Have a Social Business Supporting Refugees in Egypt? AlFanar Is Looking for the Most Impactful Initiatives
Alfanar, together with GFA consulting group and the SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) has launched a call for proposals in Egypt, for social businesses that have a clear impact model transforming the life of a vulnerable target group, especially migrants and refugees. By SWB Team Alfanar in partnership with GFA...
Podcast: How I Turned the Pandemic into an Opportunity to Reinvent My Business, with Randa Bennett
In episode 26 of the Startups Without Borders podcast, we speak to Randa Bennett, an Iraqi entrepreneur who migrated to the UK and built a startup in a male-dominated industry. But when Covid hit, she had to pivot her business – and find the opportunity within a challenging time. By Grusha Manyonyi In episode 26 …...
Are You a Newcomer in France? FAIRE Can Fund Your Entrepreneurial Project
FAIRE (Fund for Action and Innovation by Refugee Entrepreneurs) has just launched its 2021 edition of the entrepreneur selection panel. Their program includes a loan of 20,000 euros, as well as tailor-made support, including mentoring, coaching and networking sessions. By SWB Team Since the program was launched over a year ago, FAIRE has...
Applications Are Open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa & Middle East
The Orange Social Venture Prize, running its 10th edition, awards entrepreneurs or startups created less than three years ago that offer high-tech solutions based on mobiles or the Internet to meet the needs of the populations in Africa and the Middle-East. By SWB Team Applications are open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa...
Podcast: How to Succeed When Everything Seems to Work Against You, with Majd Mashrawi
Having grown up in war-torn Gaza, Majd Mashrawi came up with an incredible idea: to rebuild damaged buildings using bricks made of ash and rubble. Her second startup SunBox, fights the energy crisis in Gaza with an affordable solar power system. In Episode 25 of the podcast, Majd shares the odyssey she went through while …...
