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  UK Social Enterprise Report:The Hub Westminster

  The Hub is a globally renowned chain co-working space. On its website, it clearly reads, “We are an innovation lab, industry incubation center and social enterprise community center. This is a global community spanning across five major continents with over 7,000 members offering diverse resources, creativities and cooperative opportunities in order to help develop and expand your business and influence.”

  United Kingdom / Social enterprise / Youth entrepreneur / GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

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  UK Social Enterprise Report: Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship

  The research center affiliated to Oxford University focuses on the primary mission of offering world-class courses on social entrepreneurship, professional research and creating a common workspace.

  Employment assistance / United Kingdom / Youth entrepreneur / GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth / GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

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  Money Does Grow on Trees: Green Leaves to Greenbacks

  After Kamikatsu’s cash crops were devastated by a harsh cold front during the 1980s, Tomoji Yokoishi headed the effort to turn over a new leaf and found hope for the town in the surrounding mountains.

  Community development / Community revitalization / Japan / GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth / GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality / GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

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  Join Our Core: Inspire the strength to change the world with ice cream

  Ben and Jerry hoped to foster their local community's prosperity and expand positive influence through selling ice cream.

  Social investment / USA / Youth entrepreneur / GOAL 2: Zero Hunger / GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy / GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth / GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality / GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

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  Perfect Pitch, Composing Perfect Notes

  “You are my eyes. With you I can feel the changes of seasons….” This touching song of a famous live singer, Xiao Huang-Chi, has spoken the heart of visually impaired people to the public. As Xiao himself is with visual impairment, he has been through many ups and downs in life which are different from those of normal people. Fortunately, with his exceptional sense in hearing and pitches, he has succeeded in music industry today.

  Employment assistance / Vulnerable group / MEPP / Association / GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth / GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

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  Ignite a Light— Yuanai Workshop: The Warmth of Home and Culture

  Yuanai Workshop develops local cultural products with indigenous elements, such as clothes, wood, and food. It also provides employment opportunities, which assists and empowers indigenous parents to start up micro-businesses. When they have a stable economic situation, they can build a stable home for their children. The Workshop further encourages local indigenous people to return to their traditional culture.

  Indigenous / Craft / Employment assistance / Vulnerable group / Traditional Workmanship / MEPP / GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth / GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality / GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities / GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production