Abdul Muqeet remembers the date: February 2, 2010. He was eight and in grade three at St Joseph’s School, Abu Dhabi, when his teacher told him and his classmates that they were introducing a ‘No plastic day’. Since, Abdul has gained international recognition for his campaigns across the UAE as he makes his own paper bags and distributes them widely.
Bokashi Dubai was started in 2009 by Janine Sheard and Jo Marengo, two ladies who are passionate about creating a cleaner, safer and healthier environment in the UAE. If you want to grow your own organic fruit and vegetables, Bokashi is the perfect way to nourish the soil for them – especially in the desert. We import and distribute only the highest quality of Bokashi bins available. Our business is growing and we cater for both domestic and commercial applications.
Coach4good is a group of Arab leaders and professionals enabling the youth, women and entrepreneurs for a new era through coaching and mentorship. Activities are provided throughout the MENA region. It’s dedicated to individuals who cannot afford these services at market rates. Coach4good is a Foundation, offering services at low price for the end user, founders sharing same values and social objectives.
The Content People is a strategic content marketing and development firm, we help brands engage the imagination with a story well told, move people to action with words that stand for something real, and with simple messages that hold true, inspire the world.
Eshraq – an Arabic word for “sunshine” – is the first online counseling and coaching portal in the Middle East. Our aim is to connect clients to counselors, doctors or specialists who can offer help and guidance over the internet, completely privately and anonymously. Eshraq is focused on helping individuals throughout the Middle East with some of the most difficult and personal issues that many feel they cannot publicly discuss or seek help for.
Grameen-Jameel Microfinance Limited is the first social business in the Middle East and North Africa. Grameen-Jameel was established as a company in 2003 and incorporated in 2007 as a joint venture between Grameen Foundation and Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives, a subsidiary of Abdul Latif Jameel Group. The company’s mission is to help alleviate poverty by providing financial and technical assistance to microfinance institutions in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey Region (MENA&T).
Get fit, have fun, go somewhere exciting and do something worthwhile at the same time. Founded in 2001 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, our adventure challenges raise money for handpicked children’s charities around the world. To date, we’ve organised 41 challenges in 22 countries involving 800+ participants, aged from 16 to 72, & donated over US$2 million in the process. Those funds have been donated to tangible & carefully thought out projects in the challenge host countries.
You’re invited to HUB Dubai: a social enterprise and forthcoming home for purpose-driven denizens to learn how to build and grow ventures for a better world- a collaborative playground for continuous social, environmental, and economic improvement. Opening 2013 among labs in 40+ cities on 5 continents and shared online communities, we are a unique institution of experiential education in ethical entrepreneurship. Come be part of our inspiring endeavor to build this HUB together and co-create the world we want to live in.
The Hult Prize is a start-up accelerator for social good. Dedicated to launching the next wave of social entrepreneurs through identifying, funding, mentoring, advising and launching new social businesses. In partnership with President Clinton and the Clinton Global Initiative, the Hult Prize has created the world’s largest student movement for social impact and the world’s largest crowdsourcing platform, dedicated to solving the most pressing social challenges on the planet.
IBC (Integrated Business Care) brings to you a responsive and dynamic team that will help you with all of your Business, Legal, Money and Image issues. We have substantial experience in various commercial strands of business, and our ‘Care’ team understands the key ingredients to running a successful business, and most importantly, we care! We pride ourselves on bringing holistic and innovative solutions to any business problem. For every business which lets us care for it, we will chose an underperforming SME based in the emirate of Dubai to assist on a pro-bono basis.
The JamJar is more than just another gallery exhibiting contemporary art by emerging local and international talent. It’s a DIY painting studio too, so if you’re feeling the creative urge, you can hire an easel, a canvas and all the paint and paper you require to create your own masterpiece.
The word “KORA” translates into “doing, creating, acting, working, realising, generating, innovating, bringing forth and developing”. We empower local communities, mostly East Africa, as we become “Associates” in Enterprise creation, Business growth, Personal development and Community Life. Our goal is to see schools & hospitals built, SMEs grow, local heritage preserved and projects in developing countries funded by Luxury Tourism. A new High End Hotel project in Rwanda will be announced and promoted at SEW2013!
Live it up is a social enterprise that offers inspiring and unique products and experiences with the goal of generating revenue to serve good causes. Proceeds generated from our products, experiences and services funds Live it up foundation which serves programs that transform the lives of marginalized children worldwide. Live it up invites the conscious shopper, the conscious diner, the conscious traveler and the conscious giver to enjoy our great offerings all the while helping give all children elevated lives.
Panache International’s sole purpose is to be your partner for life, supporting you in delivering delightful experiences inspired by what people aspire to. We produce a wide range of disposable products and packaging that are highly appealing to consumers worldwide, and rank among the world’s leading manufactures in terms of quality and support we provide to our partners anywhere in the world.
Silla was created to help people make the right decision when choosing their healthcare practitioner. It helps people to match the right specialist to their particular need and preference, gives outstanding practitioners the recognition that they deserve, promotes the excellent service these practitioners are providing to the community and recommends practitioners to serve as role models to others in the industry.
The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC) is an international consulting firm using the latest models of social enterprise, revenue generation, impact investment and venture philanthropy to help businesses, charities and philanthropists maximise their impact. TSIC operates at the intersection of for- and not-for-profit worlds. We believe in risk and evidence in equal measure, and think that doing good can reinforce — rather than compromise — ways of generating profits and creating long-term shareholder value.
Sougha is an initiative launched by Khalifa Fund, in partnership with several governmental entities, aimed at preserving local heritage through artisan development, product adaptation and opportunity creation through market access. Sougha targets all craftsmen and women within the UAE.
WILD GUANABANA specializes in designing authentic and ethical adventure travel experiences for adventurous and fun spirits, to wild and wonderful destinations, in a manner that is professional and adhering to the highest safety guidelines. We’re about getting out of our comfort zone, self-discovery and embarking on journeys that may change us forever. At the moment we cover 15 countries across 6 continents.
