Business models such as that used by Salem’s Ethiopia, are the reason we need social entrepreneurs and projects such as the arc initiative. Even if the UN was fully funded, it would be difficult for an organization of this size to help meet the needs of all the communities around the world. Social entrepreneurs bring a breath of fresh-air into the business world, as these individuals are not only concerned about making profit, but also bettering the lives of the people in their communities. It would be important for a fully funded UN to help support such causes. Social entrepreneurs prove that one person can make a change!
Projects such as the arc initiative are also important, as they help guide social entrepreneurs, in less developed countries, with strong business advice. It allows individuals with good business ideas, to talk to other professionals, and understand how they can transfer their idea into a strong business plan, that not only helps their community, but themselves as well. In Salem’s case, she was able to get strong advice on how she could expand her business and that not only helped her business, but also allowed her to offer more jobs to those in her community.