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These 10 social enterprises from Austria all act in the spirit of the circular economy and thus not only make an important ecological contribution, but also increase the satisfaction of their consumers.

An encounter with a Cambodian tuk-tuk driver touched Cologne students so much that they founded "Socialbnb": An innovative platform that connects travelers with local social and ecological projects and social enterprises around the world.

Did you know that a bicycle can be so much more than just a means of transport? These 8 social enterprises show how bicycles can build bridges and overcome prejudice, ensure access to healthcare and even create jobs.

Whether gaming, food, or learning - with their digital solutions, these 8 social entrepreneurs from Austria are committed to numerous fields of action of the SDGs, including SDG #2 - No Hunger, SDG #3 - Health, and Wellbeing, or SDG #4 - Quality Education.

The team from the University of Mannheim has just won the Enactus National Cup and will represent Germany at the World Cup. They form part of a network of over 70,000 students worldwide who develop amazing business ideas for a better world.

Growing older concerns us all! Therefore, it is important to start thinking today about how we can live well in old age. We introduce you to 8 social enterprises from Austria whose work is particularly committed to SDG #3 - "Health and well-being".

The "Magdas Hotel" is Austria's first social business hotel and shows with its unique concept how the world can be made a little better "while you sleep". Because here, recognized refugees look after the guests.

Whether plant-based seafood from the 3D printer or superfood from the algae farm next door – these 9 social enterprises from Austria are successfully working towards SDG #2 - "No Hunger" and SDG #15 - "Life on Land".

Social entrepreneurs are inventors who take on social challenges. Here we present seven innovative approaches from Austria that strengthen educational opportunities and accompany children and young people in challenging life situations. 

The award-winning organization Discovering Hands unleashes the power of visually impaired women to provide better breast cancer prevention services, promoting women's health on a global scale.

Are you looking for a new hobby for the lockdown? The social startup Raincloud & Sage rescues unused wool – and helps you support local shepherds.

Malaria is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world, affecting around 200 million people. With an innovative body lotion, a university startup from Mannheim developed a prophylactic solution affordable for all.

With Gexsi, the search engine for a better world, you can play an active part in protecting the climate. We are looking for innovative projects that take both social and environmental problems such as climate change.

Do you already have travel plans for after the lockdown? Here are seven organizations that will add real social value to your trip.

The share of plastic which is being recycled is steadily growing. For the pioneers of a regenerative economy, this does not go far enough. The solution: Making products from plastic waste, which has been retrieved from illegal dumpsites or the oceans.

Nearly a billion people are in need of eye care but cannot afford it. These initiatives help people with poor eyesight. They all have a huge leverage effect – possibly also thanks to you.

You want to make a positive impact but look for ideas other than traditional donations? Here we feature various platforms which allow you to achieve a great positive impact by blending philanthropy and investing.

Organic or Fairtrade coffees have been known for quite a while. But what are the latest concepts which are being developed in the social start-up scene? Here you will find 6 coffee brands whose coffees not only taste good and are produced ecologically, but which positively change the livelihoods of the people in the producing countries.  

Many of the 30 projects we currently support with the proceeds of our web search Gexsi – the search engine for a better world – contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal "Zero Hunger". See how you too can make your contribution.

Here are 5 good reasons why your organisation should use the alternative search engine Gexsi. The switch is easy and you can try it out right in your home office!

With these tools, it is possible to integrate more sustainability into everyday life in a very simple and practical way. Some of them are projects that we have already supported or that are on our watch list – but one thing is for sure: you will find some real insider tips!

Many of us would have liked a reset button to start this year over again – without the virus. We take a positive look back and present the social entrepreneurship highlights which impressed us most in 2020.

Unusual, inspiring and of course social! The Christmas gift guide from the Gexsi Magazine editorial team.

The elections in the US have shown how fragile democracy can be when conflicts arise. We present 7 organizations, each of which developed its own powerful approach to strengthen democracy and human rights – in the US and across the globe.

We need a more resilient, green and human economy. How to manage this transition? – Let us empower the next generation – now!

The Hamburg-based cooperative The Generation Forest enables every one of us to create his or her own climate protection forest. Not as a donation, but as a co-owned community property. The ownership guarantees that the forests are managed – and hence protected – for generations.

Delivery Hero, Amazon Fresh or Just Eat are multi-billion companies. Surprisingly, they are outperformed by an amazing non-profit that delivers 12 billion meals a year.

Yes, it can. In four regions, the non-profit search engine Gexsi started to use its revenues to specifically support social innovators from the respective regions. This way, your daily web search supports the local impact community, one click at a time.

In many socially deprived neighbourhoods, public authorities find it difficult to provide a good education for children and youth. This is where social innovators like the German social startup “Swap education for housing” comes in, whose peer-to-peer mentoring scheme in Duisburg-Marxloh now is replicated in other cities.