1. Welcome Note2. Partners 3. Programme Brief 4. Participation Criteria 5. How to Apply?6. Selection Process7. Project Timeline8. FAQSTA

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We would like to welcome you to the Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP) delivered by Badiri Education & Development, one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment's entities in collaboration with the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE).

This information pack explains a little more about the programme, our partners and application process. We hope that you will find a useful to guide you through the initial stages of the application process.

Badiri Education & Development and SSE look forward to receiving your applications for this exciting and challenging programme.

Welcome Note

Badiri Education and Development, the youngest of NAMA’s five entities, aims to boost, reward and showcase the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst women locally and globally. Badiri builds the capacity of women entrepreneurs to participate in various sectors of the economy, and provide them with the skills and knowledge to reach their potential. It also focuses on entrepreneurship development, which it encourages through programmes such as Badiri Women’s Enterprise Development Virtual Academy, Badiri Social Entreprenuership Programme (BSEP), Badiri Business Entreprenuers Programme (BBEP), in addition to ongoing short workshops, seminars, and short courses that are geared towards creating the next generation of women entrepreneurs.

Established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. Our core philosophy at NAMA is to raise awareness that women are an indispensable human resource for the development of every nation. NAMA was conceived to go beyond the remit of supporting women and ensuring gender equality to a broader scope that aims to see women become influential key members of society, thereby enabling them to climb the ladder of success.

It encourages policies and legislation to support women and actively pursues programmes that support gender integration into all sectors and abolishes unjust practices and policies that discriminate against the advancement of women.

Sharjah Business Women Council, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, NAMA Fund, Badiri Education and Development, and Anwan, fall under the umbrella of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment.

Partners Brief

SSE’s vision is of a society which values and actively supports those who seek to engage in innovation and enterprise for the benefit of society.

The SSE philosophy is simple. We believe that individual social entrepreneurs are key to providing effective solutions for community challenges. Through a unique action learning programme we actively seek to support, reassure, value, legitimate and guide individuals in their efforts to realise their goals and potential. We work with the help of an ever-growing network made up of a wide range of skilled people.

At SSE, we look for students with high levels of energy, persistence and tenacity who relish change and embrace new ideas. We create a climate and structure that is developmental and practical rather than academic.

It all started in the 1990s with an amazing man called Michael Young. Michael was a serial entrepreneur who founded and co-founded dozens of organisations, including the Open University, the Consumers’ Association, and the Young Foundation (originally called the Institute of Community Studies).Michael realised he could multiply his impact by equipping the next generation of social entrepreneurs to start up brilliant organisations to create social and environmental change. He started talking to people with curious minds and passionate hearts, who also believed that society.

Today the SSE has 10 schools operating across the UK and a further two international schools in Canada and India. SSE has works with 1000 social entrepreneurs each year by educating, guiding and supporting them with the knowledge they need to start-up their social enterprises.

Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP) delegates will be the first cohort of SSE collaboration expanding across the Arab region.

About SSE

At SSE, we know that entrepreneurs favor action. They know what they want to achieve and want to get on with it. They are willing to explore their environment for opportunities and resources, they are people-powered individuals, they learn as they go.

Our courses understand that students come from diverse backgrounds, with a broad range of values, opinions and objectives. This course will offer the opportunity to question and analyze the experience of other social entrepreneurs across the UAE, the UK and India.

Action Learning

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Badiri Education and Development, one of NAMA's entities, and The UK-based School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) are partnering on a 10 month programme for creating a cohort of UAE-based female social entrepreneurs.

Twenty women will be chosen for this first of its kind programme in the region, which incorporates profitable business ideas with projects that have a positive social impact.

The programme has a customised curriculum and will expose the participants to experiences in three countries: The UAE, The UK and India, and will give them a chance to get first-hand experience of what it is like running a social enterprise, and get inspired by expert social entrepreneurs and previous SSE graduates.

The process of application and selection for the BSEP programme will take place in the first quarter of 2018, and the programme will start in the second quarter of 2018.

In addition, the programme will give the participants access to the extensive SSE Alumni network. SSE was founded in East London in 1997 and has since grown to become a global network. SSE now has 12 schools across the UK, Canada and India, and reaches people even further afield than that.

SSE helps more than 1,000 leaders of social change every year through courses, connections and support. They develop their impact, networks, business skills and emotional resourcefulness. Their learning approach focuses on peer-support and taking action.

Programme Brief

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Emirati or expat women residing in the UAE.

At least 20-years-old or older.

Have an established start-up business or intending to step up a business before the end of the programme's duration.

Has good command of the English language.

Selection ProcessParticipantApplication Criteria Stage 1

Online application received before April 20, 2018

Stage 2Shortlisted applicants from stage 1 will be invited to complete a psychometric test and face-to-face interview.

How to Apply?

Stage 3Selected candidates will be invited to a dynamics team workshop in the UAE.

Stage 4Finalist will be notified by May 2018 to sign policy of admission and enroll in the programme.

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Projects & Webinars Action Learning

FAQsFAQs What is BSEP?Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP) is a collaboration between NAMA’s Badiri Education and Development and the UK’s School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). The 10-month programme incorporates profitable business ideas with projects that have a positive social impact.

The programme will expose the participants to experiences in three countries: The UAE, the UK and India, and will give them a chance to get first-hand experience of what it is like running a social enterprise, and get inspired by expert social entrepreneurs and previous SSE graduates.

What’s the difference between Social Entrepreneurs and Business Entrepreneurs?Private Business Entrepreneurs are similar to Social Entrepreneurs in the essence of starting and managing their business. However, Social Entrepreneurs have broader goals, as they aim to benefit their community and society and have a social impact, in addition to making a profit.

What are the benefits participants will gain after attending BSEP?BSEP delegates will receive guidance from experts in the field of social entrepreneurship, enabling them to start their own social enterprises with confidence. The delegates will also get to learn from successful social entrepreneurs abroad and receive coaching and training from SSE representatives.

Who is SSE?School for Social Entrepreneurs is a UK-based school that works on providing guidance and education on social entrepreneurship. They operate in multiple areas across the UK, in Canada and in India, and have advised over 1,000 successful social entrepreneurs globally.

How long is BSEP?The programme will take place over 10 months.

Do I need to have a business degree to join the programme?No. However, the applicant must have a business enterprise or is planning to start her own enterprise.

What will happen after finishing BSEP?After finishing BSEP, the delegates will have acquired important skills that will help them establish their own social enterprises or enhance the operation of their existing enterprises.

What are the requirements to complete the programme and graduate?

1. Participant should attend at least 85% of the course in the UAE, this includes the classes, workshops, and events. 2. Participants should attend both field missions (UK and India). 3. Participants should submit their project’s assignments and plan.

Do I need to pay to be part of the programme? The courses, workshops and webinars are fully sponsored by Badiri Education & Development, however, participants are expected to cover their travel and lodging costs during field trips. However, NAMA and SSE will provide travel and lodging options, to help with the process.

In addition, selected participants will have to pay a refundable AED 5,000 deposit to show their commitment to the programme. The AED 5,000 will be returned in full upon completion of the programme.

What language is the programme conducted in?The entire programme is conducted in English. Applicants need to have a good command of the language to partake and benefit from the experience.

Programme Plan

Recruitment opens and Application submission

Tests and interviews held

Introductory course set for participants

Workshops and seminars in the UAE for a week.

3 Webinars to be held

3 Webinars to be held

Participants arrive in India for a one

week programme.

Participants arrive at the United Kingdom for the 10-day programme

Week 1 - London, UK: Introduction Boot camp in London, and firsthand experience of what is a social enterprise, and learn about the variety of this sector in the UK.Week 2 - Cornwell, UK: Getting a contrasting perspective of the social enterprise sector in a rural setting in the UK.

Participants will work on their project for three months.

Submission of projects and graduation ceremony