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Interview with Andrea Gramson, co-founder of _SocialStarters - whatamission.com

Social impact programmes for career breakers and career changers!

Melanie Akerboom17th April 2016

Always wanted to travel with (more) purpose and use your skills to drive social change? Then this young UK startup will certainly be worth a closer look: _Soci... Read More...

BrasilGlobalIndiaInterviewsProgrammes, awards, competitionsResponsible TourismSocial Impact BlogSri LankaThe Philippines0 Comments238 views 28 min read

Ubuntu Makasi trip – Inspiring stories of social entrepreneurs, activists & grassroot NGOs in Africa

Melanie Akerboom28th November 2015

Back in April 2015, I had the privilege to meet with Dayana Dreke, who used to work for the Western Cape Network for Community Peace and Development, and her mu... Read More...

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Abandoned hospital complex in Cape Town turns into micro-enterprise village

Melanie Akerboom5th September 2015

The Oude Molen Eco Village was initiated in 1997 by a small group of social entrepreneurs who over a period of three years transformed an abandoned and vandalis... Read More...

Community DevelopmentGlobalInterviewsResponsible TourismSocial Impact BlogSouth Africa0 Comments197 views 110 min read

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