A local woman’s been recognised for her work in bridging gaps between education and industry.
Kim Mackenzie-Doyle from Leighlinbridge, founder of The B!G Idea, has been awarded a place on the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) Impact Awards Acceleration programme.
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She also gets €20,000 for her creative initiative which helps 15 to 16-year-olds work to solve social issues.
The SEI Impact Programme identifies social entrepreneurs with high potential and supports them through with funding and mentoring.
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Kim’s one of five to be awarded out of more than100 applications.
Kennedy Wilson back innovation by supporting Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Impact Programme for next three years . Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) is delighted to announce the beginning of a three-year partnership with real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson. As Major Programme Sponsor, in conjunction with other philanthropic donors, their funding will support the Impact Programme. This nine-month accelerator, each year supporting five organisations solving social problems across Ireland. The programme provides training and support to the founders and provides €20,000 each in unrestricted funding to help the organisations grow. Pictured are Tim Griffiths, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland CEO, with entrepreneur Kim Mackenzie-Doyle, The B!G Idea founder. The 2022 Impact Programme attracted more than 100 applications from all corners of Ireland, with the successful applicants going through a rigorous interview process. The five chosen Awardees provide innovative solutions to solve various social issues including outmoded teaching models, plastic pollution, stigma around addiction and a lack of opportunities for marginalised teens. For more information on this year’s Impact Awardees and the work of SEI, visit socialentrepreneurs.ie. PHOTO: Mark Stedman
