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Changemakers education. Social innovation. Social entrepreneurship. CSIE equips young and aspiring changemakers with the knowledge, networks and practical experience to create lasting social impact.
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Whether you are exploring social entrepreneurship for the first time or sustaining an organisation, start with the stage you are in.
Start here. New to social entrepreneurship? Explore the basics, understand key concepts, learn from successful social enterprises…
23 articlesTurn ideas into enterprises. Ideas need more than passion. Find practical articles on business models, strategy, project management, leadership, and…
8 articlesSustain and scale your impact. Building is only the beginning. Learn about compliance, fundraising, technology, governance, partnerships, and the day…
9 articlesFeatured stories
In India, farmers face fluctuating incomes, soil degradation, and growing climate vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, the energy sector remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, slowing the shi…
Tumakuru is a city with a strong presence of formal educational institutions. However, there is a noticeable lack of experiential learning spaces that support creativity, emotional developm…
Urban waste and discarded materials often accumulate without sustainable reuse methods. In many communities, leftover plastics, metal, and paper are viewed as waste rather than resources. T…
Programs
A six-month experiential leadership programme for aspiring changemakers aged 20–35, combining online learning, a residential immersion at Changemakers Ashram, mentorship…
View detailsAn e-course that equips changemakers to lead effectively in Society 5.0, a human-centred, technology-driven era.
View detailsA 2-week introductory e-course on what social innovation is, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional innovation.
View detailsA 2-week e-course introducing the fundamental concepts and practices of social entrepreneurship, with case studies and models.
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Pratham is an educational non-profit organisation that focuses on improving the quality of education for children in India, espec…
Narayana Hrudayalaya is a chain of multi-specialty hospitals in India that aims to provide high-quality healthcare at affordable…
Aravind Eye Care, founded by Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy in 1976, provides high-quality eye care to millions of Indians, especial…
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Cultural entrepreneurship is the process of creating, promoting and sustaining goods or services rooted in culture, her…
Cultural entrepreneurship is the process of creating, promoting and sustaining goods or services rooted in culture, her…
There is a growing ecosystem of free and open-source software (FOSS) that allows organisations to access useful digital…
Technology is often associated with making things faster, cheaper, or more convenient. But technology can also do somet…
Innovation is not limited to what we make. It can also be about how we make it, how we deliver it, or how we do the wor…
Founded in 2005, LifeSpring Hospitals was created with a simple but ambitious goal:To make quality maternal healthcare…
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