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Acumen and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator.
Learn to scale your business with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and Acumen.
Biruk is the Co-Founder and Agribusiness Program Manager of Hidota Farmer’s Multipurpose Cooperative Union — an organization owned and operated by smallholder farmers. Core to the co-op’s mission is improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers across rural Ethiopia through coaching, training, linkage to market options, and preparing members for the current and impending impact of the climate crisis.
In March, Biruk joined the Acumen and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator with an ambitious goal: to triple his reach to 35,000 farmers. The Accelerator is a 5-month program equipping 14 social enterprises with the knowledge, skills, and actionable steps to further their impact, break into new markets, and build a sustainable business model. This transformative journey is steered by Acumen advisors and IKEA’s team of coworker coaches who provide hands-on guidance to support teams like Hidota achieve major milestones.
Read more about Hidota Farmers and the Acumen IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator here: acumenacademy.org/blog/hidota-farmers-agribusiness-IKEA
About Acumen Academy
Acumen Academy is the world's school for social change. Our mission is to provide anyone, anywhere the skills and community to drive social change. Watch interviews with experts in the social impact space, learn the best practices of successful entrepreneurs, and access extra learning opportunities to support you on your journey.
Like what you see? Want to learn more?
Check out our curriculum of free and low-cost courses at acumenacademy.org
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Acumen and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator.
Learn to scale your business with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and Acumen.
Biruk is the Co-Founder and Agribusiness Program Manager of Hidota Farmer’s Multipurpose Cooperative Union — an organization owned and operated by smallholder farmers. Core to the co-op’s mission is improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers across rural Ethiopia through coaching, training, linkage to market options, and preparing members for the current and impending impact of the climate crisis.
In March, Biruk joined the Acumen and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator with an ambitious goal: to triple his reach to 35,000 farmers. The Accelerator is a 5-month program equipping 14 social enterprises with the knowledge, skills, and actionable steps to further their impact, break into new markets, and build a sustainable business model. This transformative journey is steered by Acumen advisors and IKEA’s team of coworker coaches who provide hands-on guidance to support teams like Hidota achieve major milestones.
Read more about Hidota Farmers and the Acumen IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator here: acumenacademy.org/blog/hidota-farmers-agribusiness-IKEA
About Acumen Academy
Acumen Academy is the world's school for social change. Our mission is to provide anyone, anywhere the skills and community to drive social change. Watch interviews with experts in the social impact space, learn the best practices of successful entrepreneurs, and access extra learning opportunities to support you on your journey.
Like what you see? Want to learn more?
Check out our curriculum of free and low-cost courses at acumenacademy.org
Facebook: facebook.com/AcumenAcademy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acum...
Twitter: twitter.com/acumenacademy
Instagram: instagram.com/acumenacademy
