Shortlist 2016 is published!
The shortlist, containing the 23 finalists of the empowering people. Award, has been published. The three top seeded finalists amongst the shortlist will be awarded at the Award Ceremony on October 6th, 2016 in Berlin.See all finalists and cast your vote!
Become an epExpert!
Siemens Stiftung pilots its new service and is looking for professional experts who are willing to voluntarily donate their time and skills to support members of our empowering people. Network in their field work. An amazing opportunity to work in a new context and within intercultural teams! Browse all opportunities
“Stories about us”
“Stories about us – how to tell your business narrative” - How can the development of your business be told as a fascinating adventure story? The narrative resembles a journey, beginning with the hero's departure into the unknown and ending as a different person. Read more here
epN joins Practical Impact Alliance
The „empowering people. Network” joined the Practical Impact Alliance of the D-Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The MIT Practical Impact Alliance (PIA), an initiative launched by D-Lab in 2014, brings together leaders from diverse organizations with aligned missions ...Read more
SAMforSE
SAMforSE is a tool specifically developed to cater the need of social enterprises to analyze their ecosystem and business model. It provides quick insights about organization’s value creation, social performance and other key aspects of social enterprises.Use the SAMforSE now...
Download: IRENE|SEE publication
In March 2016 the international research network came to its end and the book on “Entrepreneurial solutions for social challenges. Lessons from the International Research Network on Social Economic Empowerment” was published.Download pdf
The submission period is over....
... but the Award just began. Get first insights about where most submissions come from, which continent provided most entrepreneurs etc...Read more
epOnsite in Montevideo, Uruguay
In May/June we conducted a workshop on "Market Research & Customer Insights" in Uruguay with inspiring epNetwork members from all over Latin America. Stay tuned! #epOnsite
International Jury of our Award
Have a look at the high-class international jury that will select the winners of the empowering people. Award 2015/2016!Have a look at the jury!
Taking the Pulse
Recent large-scale survey releases key recommendations that can increase social enterprises’ contribution to poverty alleviation.Read the study online
The "empowering people. Network"
Welcome to the network! Learn more about the constantly growing possibilities within the network and discover the amazing innovations in the Solutions section!
