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 potentially 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, and often outside the ‘normal’ culture. They will 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 as to be able to lead well with healthy resilience. The heart-cry of their passion for community transformation, which resonates within them, is given voice and structure 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, and even countries. They can – and do – establish global movements against human and environmental atrocities, addressing poverty, and 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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