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The power of art and storytelling

Afnan's passion for art and community development led her to become a partner at The Orenda Tribe, a social enterprise that empowers youth.

"BOOKBRIDGE provides me with a supportive community of entrepreneurs"

Engineer Kaylea Brase has developped a portable water purifier after she got sick during a stay in India helping hundreds of poor families.

"I want to turn my school into a community learning hub"

Turning a school into a community hub where all ages can learn and grow - this is Kimsorn's vision for his social business.

Creating an impact, from the other side of the world

Doya took part of the 14th Capability Program in 2019. She is part of Friends of BOOKBRIDGE, a Swiss association founded by Alumni.

Better farming, fairer prices, stronger communities

Growing local, pesticide-free products and selling them at fair prices directly to customers in the city - this is Saren's vision.

Impacting one and 1‘186 lives as a purpose-driven leader after our program

One program alumni impacted an average of 105 colleagues with purpose-driven leadership while improving job and life chances of 1'081 people

Can you learn to become a purpose driven leader? Our program alumni say YES!

100% of all our program alumni state that our action learning programs have transformed them in their personalities.

How we create impact with Swiss Re

Learn how we have been partnering with Swiss Re to engage employees while fostering entrepreneurship, agility and purpose in the company.

"The program drastically improved my courage"

Originally from South Africa, Marnus works for SwissRe in the UK. In his blog post, he shares the impact of the 14th Capability Program.

"The program has given me a bigger picture of my career and personal life"

Steve gained a whole set of new business skills through the program. He also gained in self-confidence to pursue new roads in his career.

"I started to live my dream: teaching young people"

Sreydieb is our youngest Community Heroes. She started as assistant librarian and teacher and later became manager of the learning center.

"I learnt 2 important rules: First, do not quit. Second, always remember the first rule."

Sampath runs a social enterprise in rural Kekirawa and tells us about his mission, vision and the impact he has on society.

Understanding privilege as an opportunity

Olivier joined a Capability Program in Cambodia 6 years ago. After coming back, he founded his own social enterprise.

“BOOKBRIDGE made me shine and allowed me to express myself”

Dreamspace is a community innovation center in Batticaloa. It tackles socioeconomic and environmental challenges by project-based learning.

“You can always learn – even if you are more than 60 years old!”

At the age of 62, Rainer decided to participate in our program to Sri Lanka. He found out that you are never too old to learn new things.

"I consume less and learnt to make an impact on others."

Inés has been part of our journey. From founder to program participant to fellow she has accompanied us since 2005.

“BOOKBRIDGE is a place that changed my life. It helped me to find myself.”

At age 11, Ujee joined BOOKBRIDGE learning center in Arvaikheer, Mongolia. 7 years later, she studies Medical Science.

"Whenever I set myself a new goal, I think back to the program."

Gary co-founded a bee keeping social enterprise in the township of Orange Farm. The organization produces honey and honey-related products.

"BOOKBRIDGE helped me to become the leader of Pump for Life."

After attending our program, Alphoncina changed her Tansanian water organization by becoming a real leader that inspires and leads her team.

“I learnt to take responsibility for myself, for others and for a higher goal.”

Suijitha Miranda was our first social entrepreneur in Sri Lanka. In 2018, she became BOOKBRIDGE Country Manager for Sri Lanka.

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