Brimming with self-reflection and growth, the I-SEA Wave 2 Changemakers elevated their leadership skills to new heights at the I-SEA Leadership Training at IKEA Alam Sutera! This thoughtful two-day training is the continuation from the first leadership training, gathering Changemakers in exploring diverse leadership styles and developing essential qualities with a focus on building the foundationContinue reading “Building Leadership’s Empathy, Growth and Impact at I-SEA Leadership Training”
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Front-Day Sustainability: Sustainable Farming Exploration with IKEA Co-workers and Agridesa
On October 4th, IKEA Co-workers were buzzing with excitement at Agridesa’s sustainable farm in Bali for the Front-Day Sustainability program. It was a hands-on experience where IKEA Co-workers got to discover the world of social enterprises and witness Agridesa’s game-changing approach to agriculture. From digital closed-loop systems to sustainable farming techniques, they discovered how Agridesa is transformingContinue reading “Front-Day Sustainability: Sustainable Farming Exploration with IKEA Co-workers and Agridesa”
Front-Day Sustainability: Harvesting Connections between IKEA Co-workers and Java Fresh
Recently, IKEA co-workers had the chance to dive into the world of social entrepreneurship in Front-Day Sustainability, an initiative designed to connect IKEA co-workers with social entrepreneurs participating in Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA). This two-day initiative brought IKEA co-workers to visit Java Fresh’s work sites in Tasikmalaya, where they could actively contributeContinue reading “Front-Day Sustainability: Harvesting Connections between IKEA Co-workers and Java Fresh”
Building Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership at I-SEA Cohort 2 Leadership Training
The SDG Academy room at Tanoto Foundation was filled with excitement as Changemakers from the 10 selected social enterprises in the I-SEA program underwent a two-day leadership training on 4th-5th September 2024. The training helped them to identify their personal leadership styles, build a collaborative work culture, and become inclusive leaders in their social enterprises.Continue reading “Building Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership at I-SEA Cohort 2 Leadership Training”
Six-Month Journey of I-SEA Changemakers: Transformation, Innovation, and Positive Impact
“Time flies when you are having fun.”— Albert Einstein It’s hard to believe that the second cohort of the I-SEA program has already been running for more than six months. In this short period, the I-SEA Changemakers have gone through extensive mentoring to develop their businesses and amplify their impact. With guidance, mentorship, funding, and tailored ecosystemContinue reading “Six-Month Journey of I-SEA Changemakers: Transformation, Innovation, and Positive Impact”
The Importance of Hands-on Support in the I-SEA Programme
For most social entrepreneurs, challenges often beset them with respect to limited resources and access to mentorship, putting pressure to scale for more societal benefit. In these battles, supportive programmes like the Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) become indispensable. It is because of this strong framework of support and guidance that I-SEA shall not onlyContinue reading “The Importance of Hands-on Support in the I-SEA Programme”
I-SEA Peer Learning Empowers Changemakers to Elevate Capacity and Networks in Safe, Supportive Environment
The second Peer Learning session of the Instellar & IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) programme took place on Friday, July 11th, 2024, at IKEA Alam Sutera. As we welcomed 10 selected social enterprises for the Second Cohort of I-SEA, the focus was on enhancing the capacity of participating changemakers in effective organizational management and supportingContinue reading “I-SEA Peer Learning Empowers Changemakers to Elevate Capacity and Networks in Safe, Supportive Environment”
Kartini Day: The Burning Passion of Women Leaders
Kartini day is a celebration to one of Indonesian heroes, Raden Ajeng Kartini, who fought for emancipation so that women have equal rights. On April 21, we celebrate with Kartini’s spirit that inspires generations of Indonesian women to be unrestrained in achieving their dreams. In the Instellar and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator (I-SEA) program, severalContinue reading “Kartini Day: The Burning Passion of Women Leaders”
Networking Month, ciptakan kolaborasi antar I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2
“Competition makes us faster. Collaboration makes us better” Kendati On-site Intensive Bootcamp telah usai pada Januari lalu, I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2 lanjut terkoneksi melalui Networking Month yang berlangsung pada 29 Januari hingga 29 Februari 2024. Networking Month sendiri merupakan salah satu rangkaian program I-SEA Cohort 2 yang bertujuan menciptakan kolaborasi untuk memperkuat bisnis dan dampakContinue reading “Networking Month, ciptakan kolaborasi antar I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2”
I-SEA On-site Intensive Bootcamp, awal perjalanan I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2!
Pada 14-16 Januari 2024, Instellar dan IKEA Social Entrepreneurship bersama 10 wirausaha sosial, yaitu Agridesa, Aluan, Conservana, Java Fresh, Nichoa Chocolate, PasarMIKRO, Pepper Secret, Plana, Rezycology, dan Tarunira, berpartisipasi dalam I-SEA On-site Intensive Bootcamp Cohort 2 yang bertempat di Aryaduta Lippo Village, Tangerang. Acara yang berlangsung selama tiga hari tersebut fokus memberikan bekal kepada paraContinue reading “I-SEA On-site Intensive Bootcamp, awal perjalanan I-SEA Changemakers Cohort 2!”