Elevator Pitch: Charkhris Phomyoth, CEO and Co-Founder of YoungHappy
Charkhris Phomyoth didn't have to look far in calcifying the "why" behind YoungHappy. The mission? Create a joyful community for Thailand's ageing population.
Social Enterprises
Elevator Pitch: Christy Innouvong, Co-Founder of Courageous Kitchen
Courageous Kitchen gives justice to its name, working at the grassroots level to reach vulnerable children in Bangkok, Thailand who are at risk of exploitation.
Wanita: Giving Women in the Conflict-ridden Deep South a Fighting Chance
The founding of social enterprise Wanita was stemmed in the mission to further women's leadership towards empowerment in the conflict-ridden Deep South.
Bangkok's Tech Startups Fight Food Waste by Combining Passion, Innovation
Startups and social enterprises like Eden Agritech, LightBlue Environmental Consulting, and Wastegetable, and UncleRee Farm are doing their part to tackle the food waste problem of Bangkok.
Filipina Social Entrepreneurs! Here’s What You Need to Know About the WHWise Program
The social enterprise scene in the Philippines holds a lot of promise for social entrepreneurs, especially for Filipinas. The DOST-funded WHWise Program is just one grant that seeks to empower and support women-led social enterprises.