One of the most important and challenging tasks KK has engaged in is identifying and nurturing social entrepreneurs. This is exactly what Angel-Mentors do. Let's see how KK attempts to attract and encourage more people to take up this role -
What Can We Learn from the New Zealand Social Entrepreneur Fellowship (NZSEF)?
Yvonne Yeung and KK Tse of HKSEF have just attended the Changemakers Master Class offered by the NZSEF in Auckland on September 11 to 15, 2011. It was an exceptional learning experience. Read KK's insights from the Class -
Investing through a Social Lens
Ming Wong, the Vice-Cair of Social Investors Club, published a series of articles on the development of social entrepreneurship in SCMP recently. Here are some of the articles for HKSEF supporters.
An Open Letter to the Vice-Chancellors of Hong Kong Universities
After attending the International Faculty Seminar on Teaching of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas, KK writes an open letter to the Vice-Chancellors of Hong Kong universities.
Love and Hope CIC: A Social Enterprise that You Will Be Proud Of
A high-tech, high-touch factory in Hong Kong designing and producing world-class knitwear? 100% ‘Made in HK’ and aspires to be the pride of Hong Kong? Sounds too good to be true. But this is L plus H CIC - a social enterprise created for the community and with the community.
Why I Am Interested in Social Entrepreneurship: A Civic Movement Not Only for the Young and the Restless – “SE to the Power of 2”?
Denis Chang, Senior Counsel in private practice, or you might call a “past half-time” newcomer to social entrepreneurship as a civic movement - shared his multidimensional thoughts on social entrepreneurship.
Blue Sky Development and Regeneration won the Social Enterprise of the Year 2011 in UK
The Social Enterprise Coalition has named Blue Sky as the Social Enterprise of the Year for England 2011. Blue Sky was started as a business with one, clear, social objective – reducing re-offending - which has driven us since day one. Read their story and KK's insights for Hong Kong's social enterprises -
Angel Investors: The Missing Link in HK Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem?
One of HKSEF’s major challenges is to nurture and support would-be social entrepreneurs. It is easier said than done. We have seen many great ideas but few were materialized in the end. Is 'Angel Investor' the missing link in the local social entrepreneurship ecosystem?
How Make a Difference (MaD) could make a difference for our young people
Do you have any children age between 15 and 30? Do you have any relatives and friends in this age range you really care about? Are you yourself in this age range? If your response is positive to any of the above, you have to know what MaD is all about.
The World that Changes the World: How Philanthropy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship are Transforming the Social Ecosystem
This new book is a must-read for 2011. One could be greatly influenced by the contents of the book and would rethink how one could make his/her contribution to changing the world for the better. See how KK recommends this book -