Sparking a Generation of Social Entrepreneurs
One Hen
It all started with a book about microfinance and a vision to inspire kids to global citizenship
Teach Entrepreneurship via Microfinance, to Harness Kids
as a Force of Hope in the World
The Vision
…and a website so kids could learn through participation www.onehen.org
Through interactive games and lessons plans, kids are able to discover, first-hand how they can be agents of change with no more
than their lemonade-stand earnings
A teacher and volunteer movement grew quickly around these resources
Our intended impact…
Financial responsibility
Personal initiative
Youth Philanthropy
Global Awareness
SuccessGiving
back
To help kids become global citizens who marry success to giving back
….and theory of change
Financial responsibility
Personal initiative
Youth Philanthropy
Global Awareness
Website creates interactive online community for teachers
and students
Curriculum offers resources for innovative activities aligned to core
subjects
Trainingsequip volunteers &
educators to adopt & adapt learnings
One Hen equips educators with stories and interactive
media to help kids learn, play and make a difference for others and for themselves
Financial responsibility
Youth Philanthropy
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Let’s look at a one of the modules - How Business Works: What was Kojo’s Business?
Chicken Farmer: Dr. Kwabena Darko (Kojo)
How Did Kojo’s Business Work?
Got a Loan
Bought a Hen
Paid Back Loan
Sold Eggs
Bought More Hens/ Started Loan Fund
Saved Money
Cared for Hen
What Are Business Terms for This?
- Costs
- Interest
= Profit
+ Revenue
Questions:
How should you set your price?
How does your revenue connect to GDP?
How can you estimate revenue?
What Can You Do With Profit ?
- Spend/Invest
-|+ Give
+ Save
What Will You Do With Your Profit?
Picture of Concord Academy kids?
Businesses With Social Purpose Address World Issues
Food/Nutrition
Child Health
Microfinance
Low cost infant warmer to help at-risk newborns
Low cost irrigation to help farmers
Microloans to help working poor grow businesses
This is the pocket money market of kids 4-12 in North America.What could .5% of this do for good?
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What One Hen Classrooms Funded
Hazel’s shop in Philippines
Estefani’s laundry biz in Colombia
Athumani’s kiosk in Tanzania
Local Needs:
Food banksHomeless sheltersSchool foundationsHealth centersAnimal protection
Phase 1 Kids learn the story
and key lessons
Phase 2 : Kids learn how business works, form a
Company and explore the needs in their community
One Hen Academy Today
Phase 3: Kids produce, market and
sell
One Hen Academy Today
Phase 4: Tally profits, repay loans, & give to a good cause
Wants v. Needs
Wantsv.Needs
Spend, Save, Give
How did Alba spend, save, and give her profits?How did Kojo spend, save, and give his profits?
Whose Pain Do You Feel? Explore the online profiles and videos of real-life
micro entrepreneurs from around the world. Click on “Meet Real People” on www.onehen.org
The broader movementImpact of
One Hen Academy Programs
2009
2012
5,00+• Doubling of Business Math
Comprehension• 80%+ of Students Feel Confident About
Starting a Business After Program Participation
• Up to 5 fold rise in plan to give profits away
• Average donation per class = $350!
Scaling viaTechnology
How are we increasing our impact?
Scaling via Networks of Educators
Network- to -Network
School-to-School
Teacher-to-Teacher
Student-to-Student
…Around the globe
Scaling via Networks of Volunteers
Peninsula Bridge
In action at home…
Students at Dever McCormack School in Dorchester fill out their business plans with E&Y professionals
…and abroad
Students at Concordia International School of Shanghai marketing their products
CREATING
PRESENTING
PRESENTING
SELLING
Good Luck!
Growing Good!
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