ELIZABETH MAMSI MAMSI NKOANA

What does your company do?

A social enterprise is an organization that combines a business approach with a social or environmental mission, using profits to further its goals. It aims to address societal problems through a financially sustainable business model, with surpluses reinvested to support social impact. NPOs (Non-Profit Organizations) are also focused on social impact but typically rely on donations, grants, and funding from government or individuals to operate. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Social Enterprise: Dual Focus: Social enterprises aim to create both a positive social or environmental impact and a sustainable business. Profitability: They strive to generate profits, but these profits are reinvested back into the organization to achieve its social or environmental mission rather than being distributed to shareholders. are examples of social enterprises that address social and environmental issues while remaining financially sustainable. NPO (Non-Profit Organization): Social Mission: NPOs are primarily driven by a social mission to address specific needs or problems. Funding: They typically rely on donations, grants, or funding from government and individuals to operate. Examples: Many organizations that provide direct services to vulnerable populations, advocate for social change, or offer community development programs would fall under the NPO category. Key Differences: Sustainability: Social enterprises aim for long-term sustainability by generating their own revenue streams, while NPOs often depend on external funding sources. Profit: Social enterprises can generate a profit, which is reinvested into their social mission, while NPOs are not permitted to distribute profits to shareholders or private individuals. Impact: Both social enterprises and NPOs aim to create positive social or environmental impact, but social enterprises often do so through a business model that generates revenue, while NPOs may rely more on direct services or advocacy.

What is your biggest success?

My greatest achivement is that we train How to fight GBV and what are the successes? Tips for Youth to Prevent Gender-Based Violence and Inequality Educate yourself on the root causes of violence. ... Interrupt sexist and discriminatory language. ... Be critical and question. ... Interrupt abuse. ... Stop sexual harassment. ... Develop an action plan. ... Stop victim blaming. ... Stop rape culture.

What has been your biggest hurdle?

Becoming Self-Aware The qualities that make entrepreneurs successful often become their biggest hurdles. Spend time getting to know how you’re wired and how your leadership style impacts others. Become clear on your strengths, but also get to know your blind spots. Seek feedback and arm yourself with tools for building self-awareness. You may feel you don’t have the time, but it’s the key to sustained success Accessing Limited Resources Entrepreneurs are often faced with the idea that there are limited resources in terms of time, money and available great talent to contribute to their business growth. While resources may seem limited and intangible, most things can be made available if people actually ask for them. - Managing Growing Pains From my ringside seat with clients and in my own business, one of the biggest hurdles is tied to one of the biggest desired outcomes of starting a new business: managing growth. I have yet to encounter an entrepreneur who hasn’t felt pain from growth that’s too slow or too fast. The key? Not being so singularly focused on the end game that you fail to proactively slow down and recalibrate. -