All of our work in Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is focussed on developing high potential social entrepreneurs. Here is your chance to meet some of the people we are currently supporting and also meet some of our previous award winners since we started in 2004.
Impact
Programme Winners
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James Whelton
Coder DojoAn Irish-led global movement of free coding clubs for young people
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Aviva Cohen
Neuro HeroTechnology based supports for people with communication difficulties
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Tony Griffin and Karl Swan
SoarProviding positive life-skills for young people
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Micheal Kelly
GIY (Grow It Yourself) IrelandCreating and connecting a network of food growers across Ireland
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Seán Love
Fighting WordsBuilding confidence in creative writing and self-expression
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Niamh Gallagher & Michelle O’Donnell Keating
Women for ElectionIncreasing the participation of women at all levels of Irish politics
Elevator
Programme Winners
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Lucy Masterson
HirelandKickstarting a burst of job creation in Ireland - one job at a time.
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Emma Murphy
The Turning InstituteDeveloping online programmes for adults with eating disorders
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Rachel Cassen and Claire Murphy
LEAPEmpowering families experiencing disability to create self-directed, empowered lives
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Trevor White
City of a Thousand WelcomesPromoting Dublin as a place of outstanding hospitality and civic pride
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George Boyle
Fumbally ExchangeAffordable, flexible and collaborative workspaces for creative professionals
Featured Alumni
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Anne Bedos
Rothar / Level 1Bicycle recycling for social and environmental change.
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Salome Mbugua Henry
AkiDwA / Level 2Empowering African women in Ireland
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Micheal Kelly
GIY (Grow It Yourself) Ireland / Elevator ProgrammeCreating and connecting a network of food growers across Ireland
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Caroline McGuigan
Suicide or Survive (SOS) / Level 1Providing group support to people considering suicide.
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Mary Nally
Fáilte Isteach / Level 2Welcoming new migrants to Ireland with free English classes
Latest Alumni News
Timeline of the birth of a social entrepreneur
Timeline of the birth of a Social Entrepreneur
By Myles McCorry
Step 1: Elation of idea. Can’t get over your…