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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.

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

As part of BOOKBRIDGE's 15th Capability Program, Steve helped to develop new business ideas and revenues sources for 3 social enterprises.

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

Sreydieb is of 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.

"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.

"When I´m grown up, I want to give others a opportunity and inspire them."

Ganaa is a student at Bookbridge Training Centre in Arvaikheer and has received a scholarship by the association Friends of BOOKBRIDGE.

131 Bridgebuilders re-unite virtually

131 bridgebuilders from around the world met for our virtual summit

"My school became financially self-sustained."

Ravy Vang runs a school in rural Cambodia. He managed to make his school independent of donations and financially sustainable.

"The program inspired me so much that I along with colleagues replicated it in India."

Amit participated in our Capability Program to Mongolia. He was so impressed by the program that he founded a similar program in India.

"I learnt how to live from my skills"

From an English teacher to a nation-wide role model: Una became BOOKBRIDGE's first social entrepreneur in 2010

“I started as a boss and ended as a partner”

As manager of a 150 people department at a big Swiss company, Raphael Raetzo participated in BOOBKRIDGE’s CAP5 program to Cambodia. Durin...

How we create impact with refugees

Linde from NGO Same Skies encourages refugees to take ownership of their needs to escape the victim role. She supports them in implementi...

Bee Inspired!

How to create a ground-breaking social enterprise with no information and no ideas? The team of of our 13th Capability Program proved to ...

The Reset Button (GMP+ Casestudy)

In 2018, a group of 9 committed people decided to embark on a learning journey that led to the start up of a social enterprise in Sri Lanka

Connecting the dots or: My way to social entrepreneurship

Is the social sector right for you if you have strong business skills? Arlette Hernandez says Yes! Having worked for multinational comp...

“Even if you are in despair, see broadly, smile sweetly, and engage others”

Uuganaa Gantumur is one of the outstanding persons at BOOKBRIDGE. Born to a rural community in Mongolia, she decided to leave her comfort...

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