Problem Despite the evident value of sport, in Ireland: Just 7% of girls are meeting the recommended physical activity levels. 50% of women drop out of sport by the age…
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland CEO, Tim Griffiths had the recent opportunity to be a guest speaker on two different podcasts. Profit Meets Impact and Awarepreneurs are both podcasts dedicated to exploring…
Problem The arts are particularly powerful and transformative when experienced as a child. Although arts education is recognised at a national policy as being “fundamental to an education that aspires…
After receiving over 70 applications for our 2023 Changing Ireland Accelerator, we are thrilled to announce the four remarkable awardees. Each have earned a place on the 12-month programme supported…
Celebrating the 2022-2023 Impact Awardees When these five awardees applied to us in Spring 2022, they needed backing, someone to say, 'we believe in you', funding and appropriate supports. The…
Problem The Irish media landscape and industry is struggling to keep up with the growing need for diversity of people and stories, and often lack the knowledge and skills to…
An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC), pioneering social change through online community education. VCC is an education initiative to scale the work of An Cosán in Tallaght West. We empower…
Reaching New Heights with Active Connections At Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, we believe in fostering unity, collaboration, and camaraderie among our team members. And what better way to strengthen these bonds…
Problem Antisocial activity, criminality and substance misuse is high amongst people who are growing up and living in very disadvantaged areas. In some areas of northside Dublin, there has been…
Problem Between 2004 and 2017, drug-related deaths in Ireland totaled 8,995, while the estimated number of opiate users in the country stood at 19,000. In terms of alcohol addition, 5.8%…