ISEN is a platform that disseminates information and provides insights to the social enterprise community in Indonesia. The main aim of social enterprise is to empower not only the business, but also the community around it. This concept is gradually gaining momentum due to the growing awareness of the social and environmental impacts in society. Social entrepreneurs face various challenges in balancing the dual responsibility of keeping their business profitable while also sharing its benefits with the community.
Indonesia Social Entrepreneurship Network (ISEN) recognizes that social entrepreneurship is a collective responsibility, not an individual one. In 2021, ISEN aims to support and strengthen the social entrepreneurship ecosystem by increasing awareness and building open networks with other stakeholders.
To achieve this goal, ISEN partners with PLUS to provide insights into social entrepreneurship via their Instagram page. Through this platform, ISEN shares short, concise materials on how to increase the capacity of social enterprises and create real impacts. Additionally, the page serves as a forum for disseminating information about social enterprise-related events, such as online seminars and talk shows.
The collaboration between PLUS and ISEN has resulted in the creation of the ISEN Talk podcast program, which aims to increase awareness of social entrepreneurship among young people. This is because both organizations understand that spreading awareness is crucial in supporting the social enterprise ecosystem.
The ISEN Talk podcast is a continuation of the radio broadcast program called Indika Talk, which ended earlier this year. It is a talk show that features various social businesses sharing stories and experiences related to their businesses. The podcast also invites supporters of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, such as investors and consultants, to participate and share their knowledge and insights.
ISEN Talk hopes that by featuring a diverse range of participants, they can expand social business networks and provide more information about social businesses.