SEASIN | South East Asia Social Innovation Network http://www.seasin-eu.org SEASIN | South East Asia Social Innovation Network Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:42:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.20 http://www.seasin-eu.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-seasin_logo_large-32x32.png SEASIN | South East Asia Social Innovation Network http://www.seasin-eu.org 32 32 South East Asian Social Innovation Network 2nd Conference in Bangkok http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/10/31/south-east-asian-social-innovation-network-2nd-conference-in-bangkok/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:08:19 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2929
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SET Social Impact SE101@University http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/10/10/set-social-impact-se101university/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 01:27:03 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2921 On October, 7 2019, the representatives from KU SISU has joined the press conference in the project ‘SET Social Impact SE101@University’. This project is the cooperation between Stock Market of Thailand and five universities: Mae Fah Luang University, Ubon Ratchathani University, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Thammasat University and Kasetsart University. 

We are proud to be a part of this project that will help developing new social innovators and enterprises in Thailand. 

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Register Now http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/09/19/register-now/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:48:23 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2898 As a supporting organisation to the upcoming Social Innovation in Action Summit, we are pleased to invite you to join us with a 20% discount off the standard rate (Enter discount code SEASIN at checkout).

Join 150+ business leaders, policymakers and social entrepreneurs in Bangkok to explore the case for social innovation.

Like corporate innovation, social innovation creates value by applying new ideas to complex, often intractable global issues. But rather than creating profits for shareholders, it seeks to benefit society more broadly.

Now, more than ever, innovators have a chance to build on the growing awareness of social and environmental in Asia. The emerging social-enterprise sector has huge potential to bring about positive change.

The event will explore pressing questions:

·  Can social innovation generate economic growth?

·  How is social innovation changing traditional businesses?

·  What social innovation will look like by 2030?

Learn more, click here.

Join us at the Social Innovation in Action Summit on October 3rd to discuss how to quicken innovation and learn from those who have succeeded in changing society for the better. Secure your place with code SEASIN and SAVE US$100 (20% off the standard rate). Visit website: https://bit.ly/2mdOOEH.#EconInnov

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Southeast Asian Social Innovation Network 2nd International Conference Bangkok, Thailand 8 – 9 October 2019 http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/09/09/southeast-asian-social-innovation-network-2nd-international-conference-bangkok-thailand-8-9-october-2019/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:00:36 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2506 This conference aims to showcase the best examples of social innovation research and practice throughout the region, especially the work being carried out in and with universities. Our theme for the 2nd South East Asian Social Innovation Network International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand (8>9 October, 2019) is Exploring the Asian Social Innovation Experience – Theory and Practice.

Increasingly, social innovation is being recognized as critical for sustainable human and social development, capable of addressing the major and interrelated challenges facing society. Across Asia, governments, corporations, social organisations and social investment firms demonstrate the extent to which the social innovation eco-system is growing. That being said, significant challenges remain – including a lack of shared definitions and priorities, uncoordinated support, fledgling networks, unclear policy and limited financial provisions – that undermine progress and impact.

The South East Asia Social Innovation Network is a project funded by the European Commission which helps universities to actively engage in social innovation in order to help their communities achieve sustainable and inclusive socio-economic growth, social cohesion and equity in South East Asia. SEASIN’s core objective is to create a new paradigm for knowledge exchange in universities and provide a platform for driven people focusing on innovation, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. We believe that social innovation can solve the most pressing challenges in the world, that youth is the driving force, and in collaboration with a clear purpose – it can all be done. The theme of the 2nd South East Asian Social Innovation Network International Conference underpins our core objective.

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Special Talk on Business Model for Social Changes http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/09/02/special-talk-on-business-model-for-social-changes/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 05:42:48 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2876 TCU SISU conducted the special talk on business model for social changes on 26.8.2019 (Monday). The speaker was Professor Sharmistha Banerjee, Global expert in Social Entrepreneurship, Department of Management Studies, University of Calcutta. Totally 250 students who are interested in social entrepreneurship attended the special talk and discussed with the expert. The main topics were what is social entrepreneurship, difference between social enterprise and commercial enterprise, difference between social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility, identifying opportunity for social business, examples of Social Enterprises in Myanmar and India.

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Social Business Plan Competition Competition 2019 http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/08/27/social-business-plan-competition-competition-2019/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:47:38 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2869 TCU SISU conducted “Social Business Plan Competition 2019” on 16th August 2019.  The competition was done for the following purposes:

  • To plan effectively for the development of new business.
  • To deal with the social issues and problems through creation of social business and social innovation.
  • To develop the teamwork and team building skills of the students.
  • To encourage the social entrepreneurial spirit and mindset among the students.

TCU SISU made call for application for this competition on 6th July 2019. As the first step, the students have formed a team consisting of 5 members from different major specializations. Then they submitted their written plan for the social business. These written plans were screened by the board and select the six finalist teams. These teams made oral presentation on their business idea on the final competition day, 16th August 2019. On that day, the judges from stakeholder organizations evaluate the business plans.

In the final competition, team SOUL Nipa Jucice (Shwe Yee Mya, Kay Khaing Thin, Sann Wai Lhyan, Htet Thu Thu Aung, Than Htike Aung) won First Prize, team Sophomore (Kyaw Kyaw Zin, May Thu Maung Kyi, Nyein Chan Aung, Wint Wah Eu, Phyu Than Sin) won second prize, and team Uni Store (Aye Myat Mon, San Thaw Tar Win, Phyo Kay Khaing Nwe, May Yin Win, Phyu Phyu Phone Tint) won third prize. On the closing ceremony, Pro-rector U Oo Tin Thein awarded the first prize, second prize and third prize respectively.

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2nd Basic Painting and Recycle Art Training Workshop http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/08/02/2nd-basic-painting-and-recycle-art-training-workshop/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:14:51 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2862 TCU SISU supported the project which will encourage and develop the students’ entrepreneurial mindset and idea. Under this project, the second basic painting and recycle art training workshop was conducted from (8.7.2019) to (12.7.2019). The training workshop was conducted with the following objectives;
– To increase the number of SISU users who are interested in social innovation.
– To increase the alternative income sources for the SISU users.
– To recycle the wasted materials by creating the products in an innovative way.
Totally (28) students from Co-operative University, Thanlyin are participated in the training workshop. During the 5 days of training workshop. Artist Ko Ye lead the workshop to share his knowledge and to practice the students in recycle art. As part of the project, TCU SISU conducted the group based competition for recycle art at the end of the training workshop and prized to three groups who get first, second, and third prize in the competition.

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6st Replication of Impact Connect Studio http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/08/02/6st-replication-of-impact-connect-studio/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:08:05 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2856 TCU SISU conducted its 6th replication of Impact connect studio on 30th July 2019. The studio design was developed and previously done by SIX in Myanmar. This studio was conducted as a replication under WP 5 of SEASIN Project in the Uttara Hall of TCU. A total of 42 SISU users (37 students and 5 teachers) were participated in the studio and the participants who attended the workshop by SIX facilitated the studio process. The participants were grouped into six groups and each group discussed and presented the topics on environment, education, youth, governance, public place and health. In the opening of the studio, the Pro-Rector U Oo Tin Thein delivered the orientation speech to the participants. Then, the participants made networking session led by U Thein Than Naing. After that Daw May Lin Aung discussed the concepts on social innovation. In the evening session, each group discussed the social problems and proposed solution to the selected problem.

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Paper Art Training Workshop http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/07/29/paper-art-training-workshop/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:32:37 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2851 TCU SISU supported the project which will encourage and develop the students’ entrepreneurial mindset and idea. Under this project, the second paper art training workshop was conducted from (1.7.2019) to (5.7.2019). The training workshop was conducted with the following objectives;

  • To support the local community development through income generation of students during higher education.
  • To encourage the social entrepreneurial spirit and mindset during higher education.
  • To cascade the the business ideas and technology by students in their respective society and community
    Totally 40 students and teachers from Thanlyin Co-operative University are participated in the training workshop.
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5th Replication of Impact Connect Studio http://www.seasin-eu.org/2019/07/29/5th-replication-of-impact-connect-studio/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:25:28 +0000 http://www.seasin-eu.org/?p=2845
  • TCU SISU conducted its fourth replication of Impact connect studio on 25th July 2019. The studio design was developed and previously done by SIX in Myanmar. This studio was conducted as a replication under WP 5 of SEASIN Project in the Uttara Hall of TCU. A total of 39 SISU users (38 students and 1 tutor) were participated in the studio. The participants were grouped into six groups and each group discussed the project ideas for social innovation in six topics. In the opening of the studio, Pro-rector (admin) U Oo Tin Thein delivered the welcoming speech to the participants. Firstly, the introduction session was led by U Thein Tan Naing (Tutor). Then, Associate Professor Daw May Lin Aung (TCU SISU Member) discussed the concepts on social innovation. In the evening session, the six groups presented their issues such as Game Abuse among youth, Uneducated Persons in Rural Area, Water deficit in some areas, Betel-spittle problems, High stress level, lack of rural development. This session was led by U Zaw Htet Paing. The whole process was facilitated by the former participants of the Impact Connect Studio.


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