At the core of everything we do, is our commitment to finding and supporting people with innovative ideas to solve social problems.
Our Impact
At Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, our vision is of an Ireland where people solve all social problems.
When founded in 2004, SEI was the first organisation in Ireland explicitly dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs. Since then, SEI has supported more than 500 social entrepreneurs across the country who are championing and driving solutions in areas such as mental health, housing, the environment and education.
SEI alumni have directly impacted the lives of millions of people throughout Ireland and have contributed significantly to creating employment opportunities.
100
Social entrepreneurs supported in 2021 alone
500
Social entrepreneurs and organisations supported by SEI to date
13
Over 13 million in direct funding and pro bono supports provided
500
Five hundred thousand yearly average of pro bono expertise
Meet our social entrepreneurs
A community project that aims to build, strengthen and celebrate the connections and understanding between the Irish and Cantonese communities.Peg Chiu and Alice Chau are the founders of Cantonese in…
Eabha Harper-McKeeverOctober 17, 2022
