Recap: The 3 Minutes Pitching Challenge, part of the Impact Innovation Challenge organized by Impact Across Border, took place on June 3rd. Participants had the opportunity to present their ideas within three minutes. #ImpactInnovationChallenge #ImpactAcrossBorder #3MinutesPitching
Impact Across Border
Civic and Social Organizations
Yangon, YA 597 followers
Cross-border Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Initiative
About us
“Impact Across Border” is a social entrepreneurship and economic empowerment initiative, and along with its goal of raising awareness of sustainable social solutions as well as scaling up impact-driven enterprises amongst young individuals. Vision We aim to give young people in Myanmar the chance to learn about and get involved in social entrepreneurship. Our goal is to inspire a new generation of creative and socially aware young people and businesses. We want them to make a positive difference and have a lasting effect in their local areas and beyond. Mission To help young people in Myanmar become aware of local social issues and feel a sense of responsibility. We want to give them the skills and support they need to make a difference, so they can help solve the problems in their society.
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Yangon, YA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2024
Locations
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Primary
Yangon, YA 11041, MM
Employees at Impact Across Border
Updates
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Impact Across Border, is proudly supported by Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre (SRic) as a supporting partner. Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre (SRic) is participating as a speaker in Impact Across Border's intensive workshop and mentoring session to foster innovative and impactful social enterprises. ✅ About Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre (SRic) Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre (SRic) is a registered consulting firm in Myanmar specializing in Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). SRic assists private sector organizations, corporations, and educational institutions in developing Sustainability Roadmaps and Corporate Responsibility Strategies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP). Additionally, SRic offers capacity-building training programs to enhance sustainability literacy among the Myanmar populace. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gEq6ZnKQ #ImpactAcrossBorder #SupportingPartnershipAnnouncement #ShwetaungthagathuReformInitiativeCentre
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Impact Across Border, is proudly supported by Unstoppables as a supporting partner. Unstoppables has participated as a speaker in Impact Across Border's workshops to foster innovative and impactful social enterprises. They are also supported in the intensive workshops of the Impact Innovation Challenge. ✅ About Unstoppables "Unstoppables" enhances youth resilience and livelihoods through technology and innovation, targeting those facing financial, climate, and conflict-related challenges. Our vision is to empower young people to overcome obstacles and contribute to social inclusion and sustainable development. We believe in their potential and aim to ignite their resilience. Our first program in Yangon equipped 30 young individuals aged 18 to 25 with skills in no-code website development, digital marketing, and data analytics. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gu8QexyD #ImpactAcrossBorder #SupportingPartnershipAnnouncement #Unstoppables
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Impact Across Border, is proudly supported by Science Hunter Indonesia - SHI as a supporting partner. Science Hunter Indonesia - SHI has participated as a speaker in Impact Across Border's workshops to foster innovative and impactful social enterprises. ✅ About Science Hunter Indonesia - SHI Science Hunter Indonesia (SHI) is an Indonesian EdTech startup that focuses on providing a research and innovation learning platform. Through sciencehunter.id, a web-based learning platform, SHI became the first platform in Indonesia that provided any classes related to research and innovation. The main goals of SHI is to improve research and innovation quality by creating a supportive research environment for the young generation in Indonesia. Currently, SHI has more than 3900 users from around Indonesia targeting high school and university students. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gX73AtmE #ImpactAcrossBorder #SupportingPartnershipAnnouncement #ScienceHunterIndonesia
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Impact Across Border, which promotes social entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Myanmar, Indonesia, and Cambodia by raising awareness of sustainable social solutions, is proudly supported by Impact Hub Yangon as a supporting partner. Impact Hub Yangon has participated as a speaker in Impact Across Border's workshops to foster innovative and impactful social enterprises. They also supported the intensive workshop and mentoring session for the Impact Innovation Challenge. ✅ About Impact Hub Yangon Impact Hub Yangon is part of the world's largest entrepreneurship community and currently supporting and scaling Myanmar economic development through entrepreneurship programs. Impact Hub Yangon is working with international organizations such as UN agencies and also working with large corporations to shape the entrepreneurial community in Myanmar. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gV9Fkqs6 #ImpactAcrossBorder #SupportingPartnershipAnnouncement #ImpactHubYangon
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Impact Across Border, which promotes social entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Myanmar, Indonesia, and Cambodia by raising awareness of sustainable social solutions, is proudly supported by @Yangon School of Social Work (YSSW) as a supporting partner. Yangon School of Social Work (YSSW) has been providing advisory support to Impact Across Border throughout the project and also be involved in workshops for the Impact Innovation Challenge. ✅ About @Yangon School of Social Work (YSSW) Yangon School of Social Work (YSSW) is Myanmar's first school dedicated to social work education, offering short-term courses to enhance social work education and professional skills. Since its inception in September 2021, YSSW has continued to provide high-quality education and scholarships at affordable rates, even amid current political challenges. YSSW aims to cultivate students who can explore diverse perspectives and become agents of social change to address 21st-century social issues. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gecZw2PH #ImpactAcrossBorder #SupportingPartnershipAnnouncement #YangonSchoolofSocialWork
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✨Supporting Partnership Announcement✨ Impact Across Border, which promotes social entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Myanmar, Indonesia, and Cambodia by raising awareness of sustainable social solutions, is proudly supported by @Refresh Branding Agency as a supporting partner. @Refresh Branding Agency has supported Impact Across Border with branding and will also be involved in workshops for the ongoing Impact Innovation Challenge. ✅ About Refresh Branding Agency Refresh Branding Agency is an organization that helps social enterprises and beneficial organizations in Myanmar and Thailand connect more effectively with their audiences and build stronger brand identities. They provide branding and digital solutions services, assisting with everything from basic naming to creating better visual guidelines and strategies to engage audiences. Currently, they also offer free brand consultation services for aspiring social entrepreneurs. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gHjBY3u9 #ImpactAcrossBorder #SupportingPartnershipAnnouncement #RefreshBrandingAgency
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🌟 Impact Innovation Challenge : Project Briefing and Orientation The Projecting Briefing and Orientation program for those who participated in the Impact Innovation Challenge organized by Impact Across Border was completed on May 31. I would like to thank all those who were selected for the Impact Innovation Challenge and attended the Orientation Session. IAB is eagerly awaiting the emergence of social enterprises. #ImpactInnovationChallenge #ImpactAcrossBorder
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We are thrilled to announce that the emails have been sent to the selected participants for the Impact Innovation Challenge.🌟 Congratulations to all the chosen participants.🎉 Please check your inbox for the details on the next steps. We received a high volume of exceptional applications which we had to select carefully the most suitable participants for this challenge. Thus, for those who didn’t receive an email, we encourage you to keep an eye out for future opportunities with Impact Across Borders. We can't wait to see the innovative ideas and social ventures that will come to life through this challenge. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together. #ImpactInnovationChallenge #ImpactAcrossBorder
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Program Timeline for Impact Innovation Challenge ✨ Registration for the “Impact Innovation Challenge” will close on 28th May. Make sure to submit your application before 12 PM on that day. And, here’s what you need to know about our intensive program timeline: 📅 22 May 2024 - Start of Registration 📌 28 May 2024 - Registration Deadline 📝30 May 2024 - Program Briefing and Orientation/Pre-Assessment 📌2 June 2024 - Pre-Assessment Deadline 🎤 2 June 2024 - 3 Mins Pitching via Zoom and Group Formation 🧑🏫 3 ~ 8 June 2024 - Training and Mentoring Sessions 🏆 9 June 2024 - Final Pitching & Winners Announcement ✍️ 10 ~ 12 June 2024 - Agreement Signing & Grants Transfer Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a new adventure that can transform your passion for social change into a thriving business venture. Mark your calendars and join us on this transformative journey! #ImpactInnovationChallenge #SocialEntrepreneurship #Changemakers