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Here are the real life, 'learning by doing' Inspire stories relating to Social Enterprise projects around the world. Click on the links on the left of the page for more stories.

Do you have a story about how Social Enterprise initiatives are helping to make people's lives better or do you know of a project working in this area of expertise? Then why not help to inspire and encourage others by sending the story by email to Libby Brayshaw.

Winds of change - Community Windfarm

Arts Factory is working to develop a windfarm on the ridge between Rhondda Fach & Rhondda Fawr. There will be eight turbines. We are doing it to create an income stream to fund our work in the community. It will enable us to create new jobs for local people, delivering more free services to local people.

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Recycling and Waste Management by Intellectually Disabled People

The Oasis Association, established in 1952 provides services for over 440 men, women and children with intellectual disability. Situated in Cape Town, South Africa we provide comprehensive and holistic services at 8 centres.

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Grassroots Community Association (Shanghai)

Grassroots Community was initially started from a student legal aids project of Fudan University. To continue the project even after graduation, students who had participated in the project decided to start a volunteer group in the summer of 2000. After four years, GC has now grown up as one of the most active NPOs in Shanghai.

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