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?
Empowering amputees with affordable and accessible prosthetics.
Empowering amputees with affordable and accessible prosthetics.
Using biotechnology to “grow” low-emission concrete.
Using biotechnology to ‘grow’ low-emissions concrete.
Harnessing the power of soil and plants for lighting.
Harnesses the power of plants and soil for lighting.
The little iron fish fighting anaemia in rural Cambodia.
The little iron fish fighting anaemia in rural Cambodia.
The Ukrainian startup turning fallen leaves into sustainable paper products.
Using fallen leaves to make sustainable paper products.
These car tyres reduce pollution and improve EV range.
These car tyres reduce pollution and improve EV range.
Blending ancient wisdom and modern precision to cool buildings and reduce energy consumption.
Blending ancient wisdom and modern precision to cool buildings and reduce energy consumption.
Energy-generating “nests” for big buildings in cities.
Energy-generating “nests” for big buildings in cities.
Fighting livestock methane emissions with seaweed.
Fighting livestock methane emissions with seaweed.
Harnessing indigenous knowledge to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in the Amazon.
Using indigenous knowledge to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in the Amazon.
Merry-go-rounds that generate electricity for schools in Ghana.
This non-profit installs merry-go-rounds that generate electricity for schools in Ghana.
