Sunny Yi-Han Lin, an SEWF25 speaker, is on a mission to transform social entrepreneurship in the Mandarin-speaking world. As Founder and CEO of Social Enterprise Insights—the first hub of its kind—she has built a pioneering Mandarin online to offline platform that connects changemakers, nurtures talent and accelerates impact. In this interview, Sunny shares how her […] The post “Our model is about turning passive readers into active changemakers” — an interview Sunny Yi Han Lin ap...| SEWF
Gerry Higgins shares insights from Sabah, where rural social enterprises are creating lasting impact ahead of the 2025 Rural Gathering.| SEWF
Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s former Digital Minister and a TIME100 “Most Influential People in AI” honouree, will speak at SEWF25, taking place 29–30 October 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. A globally recognised leader in civic tech and digital democracy, Tang has redefined how governments listen, collaborate and innovate. From co-founding the open-source movement g0v (gov-zero) to helping […] The post Audrey Tang joins SEWF25 speaker line-up in Taipei appeared first on SEWF.| SEWF
When the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) took place in Brisbane in 2022, co-hosted by White Box Enterprises, its impact extended far beyond Australia, reaching communities around the world through digital participation and SEWF Community Hubs. This model was created during the pandemic and climate crisis to reduce barriers to access and ensure more diverse […]| SEWF
Taiwan is famous for its vibrant night markets, rich history, stunning landscapes and the diverse Indigenous cultures that are at the forefront of our communities. Perhaps if you’ve had the opportunity to visit, you’re able to picture shop owners in the early morning taking to the streets to prepare for the day. Each individual, business, […]| SEWF
“Social enterprise is actually really hard. Anyone who has set up and run a social enterprise knows that it is not a walk in a park. So be open and respectful with rural communities, recognising that social development can take time. I think most rural people are interested in depth rather than scale and […]| SEWF