South Africa

CREATE

Connect to the creative energy of a new South Africa

Johannesburg 19-24th May 2009 Introduction Social Entrepreneurship is an emerging field in South Africa and an exciting new avenue to address socio-economic needs in Africa. Innovation is essential for progress; particularly in these economic downturns. In the midst of our current challenges there is a new generation of social entrepreneurs practicing innovative solutions and determined to create a better future for our country. The CREATE Social Innovation Tour in Johannesburg focuses on what is working in our communities to drive positive change. We will visit projects, aim to learn from these solutions and each participant’s experience while building partnerships to scale up or replicate innovation. Purpose This programme provides participants the opportunity to:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of the amazing changes taking place in today’s South Africa

2. Share knowledge and experiences in working in communities, building social businesses and other forms of social innovation

3. Obtain an informed framework for corporate social investment 4. Explore opportunities that exist for developing partnerships between:

- South African social entrepreneurs and those visiting from abroad - the corporate sector - government

Participants This social innovation tour invites a rich diversity of participants who are: - Social entrepreneurs from around the world - Investors and financiers - Senior executives in corporations - Media and communication specialists - Government officials in commerce, community or environmental portfolios

Participation rates Corporate: R16 800 NGO: R10 000 Individual: R7 700 Participation rate includes two nights accommodation at a bush lodge in the Cradle of Mankind (22nd and 23rd May) and all meals and transport during the programme. For more detailed information on the programme, and in order to apply, please contact: lesley@africaplusplus.org. * SA CREATE will be followed by a tour to Zimbabwe from 26th-29th May as an optional extra. Contact lesley@africaplusplus.org for further information. Your hosts: Africa++ is a development firm that promotes collaborative action with local communities, the African Diaspora and friends of Africa to address socio-economic needs across Africa: http://africaplusplus.org i-genius is a World community of social entrepreneurs with members in over 90 countries: http://www.i-genius.org In creating this valuable experience; we are proud to be in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science: www.gibs.co.za