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Workshop: Exploring Social Enterprise Models for Nonprofit Leaders

As funding cuts take hold, non-profit leaders are taking a closer look at entrepreneurial models and income-generating strategies to fund their mission. But how can…

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In a world that is increaIn a world that is increasingly uncertain, unpredictable, and disrupted, business as usual is no longer effective. Progress requires a different approach—one grounded in partnership.

Many are looking for alternative ways to achieve positive change in a resources constrained context. How do we ensure that money and decisions are being directed to the most relevant and pressing needs?

Our speakers shared the benefits, challenges, risks and opportunities of collaborative and pooled funding and support mechanisms.

On 23 April we held a vibrant discussion with:

➤ Medina Haeri, Co- Founder & Executive Director, Helia Collaborative
➤ Eliane Matti-Proenca, Head of Partnerships, Global Partnerships for Education
➤ Gloriah Soma, Founder & Executive Director, Titi Foundation, South Sudan
➤ Jennifer Wu, Co-founder, Unity4Impact

➤ Moderator: Elianna Sabbag Moquette, Director, If! Foundationsingly

In a world that is increaIn a world that is increasingly uncertain, unpredictable, and disrupted, business as usual is no longer effective. Progress requires a different approach—one grounded in partnership.

Many are looking for alternative ways to achieve positive change in a resources constrained context. How do we ensure that money and decisions are being directed to the most relevant and pressing needs?

Our speakers shared the benefits, challenges, risks and opportunities of collaborative and pooled funding and support mechanisms.

On 23 April we held a vibrant discussion with:

➤ Medina Haeri, Co- Founder & Executive Director, Helia Collaborative
➤ Eliane Matti-Proenca, Head of Partnerships, Global Partnerships for Education
➤ Gloriah Soma, Founder & Executive Director, Titi Foundation, South Sudan
➤ Jennifer Wu, Co-founder, Unity4Impact

➤ Moderator: Elianna Sabbag Moquette, Director, If! Foundationsingly

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23 April Panel Conversation: Why coalitions and collaborations are so important today?

Context
At a time when funding is increasingly difficult to secure while needs continue to rise, many organisations are under intense pressure. Migrant populations are at record levels due to conflict and climate crises, girls’ completion of primary and secondary education is declining, and access to healthcare remains a struggle. The challenges are overwhelming.

What explored
On Thursday 19 February, we hosted an online conversation moderated by Zoya Siddiqui from Acumen, an organisation that recognised early on the potential of the social enterprise model. Together, we explored how this approach can help organisations build more resilient, financially sustainable models.

We highlighted and heard from three grassroots organisations applying this model in the field: Aavishkaar Centre (India), Project Maji (Africa), and Womengro Initiative (Uganda). We were also be joined by the Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalisation, which supports social entrepreneurs through its philanthropic giving, to share the funder perspective on what helps these models thrive.

Moderator:
Zoya Siddiqui, Development and Partnerships Manager at Acumen Europe

Expert perspective:
Lisa Jean-Mairet, Executive Director,  Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalisation

Voices from the field (highlighted organisations):
– Prapti Bhasin, CEO, Aavishkaar Centre, India
– Sunil Lalvani, Founder, Project Maji, Africa
– Lilian Nakigozi, Founder, Womengro Initiative Uganda

Context
At a time when funding is increasingly difficult to secure while needs continue to rise, many organisations are under intense pressure. Migrant populations are at record levels due to conflict and climate crises, girls’ completion of primary and secondary education is declining, and access to healthcare remains a struggle. The challenges are overwhelming.

What explored
On Thursday 19 February, we hosted an online conversation moderated by Zoya Siddiqui from Acumen, an organisation that recognised early on the potential of the social enterprise model. Together, we explored how this approach can help organisations build more resilient, financially sustainable models.

We highlighted and heard from three grassroots organisations applying this model in the field: Aavishkaar Centre (India), Project Maji (Africa), and Womengro Initiative (Uganda). We were also be joined by the Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalisation, which supports social entrepreneurs through its philanthropic giving, to share the funder perspective on what helps these models thrive.

Moderator:
Zoya Siddiqui, Development and Partnerships Manager at Acumen Europe

Expert perspective:
Lisa Jean-Mairet, Executive Director, Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalisation

Voices from the field (highlighted organisations):
– Prapti Bhasin, CEO, Aavishkaar Centre, India
– Sunil Lalvani, Founder, Project Maji, Africa
– Lilian Nakigozi, Founder, Womengro Initiative Uganda

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YouTube Video UExzMnc1RDRUNlQwaEJVbDB2SExoUE96bjRpUUdlVFZ5My5BRjJDODk5REM0NjkzMUIy

19 February 2026 Panel Conversation: How can the Social Enterprise model help close the funding gap?

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