Why we do it

‘Invest, support and journey with the pioneer leader and their initiatives and this will impact and empower communities, regions and possibly, even entire countries’.

In pushing the limits of what’s already been achieved the social-entrepreneur, the change-maker becomes twice as likely to burn out (25 years of hands-on work has witnessed this threat and the potential devastating consequences).

Why? Because Pioneers are odd shaped people that think and do differently. Social pioneers don’t fit the usual format, they are radicals, always thinking outside the box, pushing boundaries, often outside the ‘normal’ culture. They will can often pursue their vision at their own expense, and often those close to them.

They need to be heard, understood and supported in their journey, so to be able to lead well with healthy resilience. The heart-cry of their passion for community transformation, that resonates within them, is given voice and structure so to be played out and the potential fulfilled through their teams and projects.

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The Impact

The effect of a well-grounded, self-aware, inspirational and visionary leader who has focused their skills on an area of social or environmental jeopardy, can transform entire communities, regions, even countries. They can – and do – establish global movements against human and environmental atrocities, addressing poverty, tackling deprivation, injustice and persecution.

The impact and effect of connecting like-minded people, through shared journeys, experiences, understanding and learning, is seismic. Standing with and supporting the growth of a social pioneer, someone capable of catalysing change on a massive scale, and showing them they are not alone, but supported, heard, resourced and understood is transforming for them and the thousands their work and influence could or does already, directly impact.

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