Mangrove Profiles

Articles that spotlight and evaluate problem-solving social enterprises from around the world.


Research and Writing Framework:

Our contributors use the following four-step framework to ensure Mangrove Profile offers a clear view of the problem at hand and how the social enterprise in question is addressing it.

This helps us to deliver balanced and consistent analysis of social enterprises across a wide range of sectors…


1 | The Problem

What is the problem and why does it need to be solved?

Why hasn’t it been solved already?

What are the underlying causes or drivers?

2 | The Solution

What is the organisation’s mission?

How does their system, model or technology work?

What is unique, interesting or inspiring about it?

3 | The Impact

What success have they had?

What are their strengths and weaknesses?

What obstacles do they face?

4 | Call to action

What are the main lessons that can be learned?

What can people do to help?

Where can people go to learn more?