Language: Dutch / English

In this video several social entrepreneurs from the Friesland region in the Netherlands tell about their social enterprises and explain why they are involved in social entrepreneurship.

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

Listen to the following social entrepreneurs:

• Henk Marcus, owner of Het Ambacht
• Shekila Ramautar, founder of Footprint
• Gysbert Bergsma & Guydolph Dijkstra, founders of Stichting VerbindMij
• Bouwinus Sikkes, owner of Coffee Central

Language: Dutch

What is social entrepreneurship? Profit for everyone! Three passionate social entrepreneurs explain why they value social impact and how they realise this. The companies are Taxi Electric – Waka Waka light and Specialisterren.

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

This video explains the concept of social entrepreneurship with some practical examples.

Language: Dutch

Granny’s Finest prevents loneliness among seniors by organizing weekly crafts clubs. While enjoying a cup of coffee and a treat, seniors can pursue their hobby and create new friendships. In collaboration with the “grannies”, young designers create patterns for fashion and interior accessories. The designers are aware of the latest trends in color, material and design. The grannies are experienced professional women; the craft of needlework is natural to them. With high quality yarns they knit the most beautiful products with love.

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

The entrepreneurs of Grannies Finest are inspirational because the entrepreneurs are young creatives. Also their idea to involve lonely seniors in the production process related to young people as everyone can imagine their own grandmother or father in such a craft club.

Language: English

Tony’s Chocolonely is a company that sells 100% slave free chocolate. Almost 11 years ago the Dutch investigative reporter Teun (Tony) van de Keuken launched an investigation about the use of slavery within the cacoa industry. He was literally shocked to discover that most of the chocolate on supermarket shelves was harvested by slaves – worse, by child slaves. He decided to do something about it. This video shortly showcases the story behind Tony’s Chocolonely.

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

Tony’s Chocolonely is one of the most famous and successful social enterprises from the Netherlands. The story behind the company is really special and touching. Although it involves quite a simple product (chocolate), it has become very successful. This proofs it isn’t that difficult. It’s about passion and interest. Do-gooders who follow their interest and passion.

Language: Dutch / English

On the 14th of April 2016 there has been released a documentary / film about the story behind Tony’s Chocolonely. De film shows how hard it is to eliminate fundamental injustices and mistakes from a global system. However, it is not impossible!

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

This video shows that, with perseverance and determination, you can make it far.

Language: English

While traveling in Argentina in 2006, TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie witnessed the hardships faced by children growing up without shoes. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a new pair of shoes for a child in need. One for one.

What began as a simple idea has evolved into a powerful business model that helps address need and advance health, education and economic opportunity for children and their communities around the world.

Since 2006 there have been given over 60 million pairs of shoes to children in need. In the meantime the company also launched TOMS Eyewear (in 2011) for the gift of sight, TOMS Roasting Co. (in 2014) for clean water and TOMS Bag Collection (in 2015) for safer birth.

This video showcases the story of TOMS Shoes.

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

TOMS Shoes is a very successful social enterprise that operates on an international basis. Get inspired by the social entrepreneurial story!

Language: Dutch

HeldCare is looking for heroes who realise social impact, who develop innovative products and/or services in the care and welfare sector, through social entrepreneurship. HeldCare supports these heroes by offering an intensive development programme. The aim of this is to accelerate and increase their social impact.

Why is this video inspirational for young (future) social entrepreneurs?

This video encourages social entrepreneurial ideas in the care and welfare sector. Do you have an idea? HeldCare will help you with this!