Social Entrepreneurship and the New Activism

PBS is airing a fascinating documentary series titled The New Heroes that profiles fourteen social entrepreneurs as “they develop innovations that bring life-changing tools and resources to people desperate for viable solutions.” If you don’t have time to watch the show, check out the site for in-depth profiles of these activist business owners who are changing the world with their vision and strategies for change. Some of the people profiled include: -Albina Ruiz, a Peruvian woman who started Cuidad Saludable, a waste management company designed to create jobs, develop sustainable living, and empower residents living among trash dumps to change their lives; -Maria Teresa Leal founded Coopa-Roca, a sewing cooperative located in a slum of Rio de Janeiro, that has begun working with fashion designers in Milan and Paris; -David Green whose manufacturing and distribution company, Project Impact, was founded to help get medical supplies and healthcare services to people in India. These people are amazing and inspiring and there are many more profiled on the show. Check out the links below for more information: Social Entrepreneurship Ashoka, a global organization committed to helping social entrepreneurs realize their vision