Acknowledgement

This community owes its existence to the vision and purpose of INSEAD. Its unwavering commitment to developing exceptional leaders with a global business perspective has created life-changing programmes that bring together passionate individuals from diverse cultures around the world.
From North to South and East to West, INSEAD fosters an environment where people share the profound value of cultural diversity and work together to make a meaningful difference. From multinational corporations to small businesses, every member of our community plays a vital role, especially in uncertain times.That is why the HWIEC has chosen to retain its colours - as a lasting tribute to our common origins.
We thank the teams at the Hoffman Institute for their dedicated work integrating sustainability principles into educational institutions and promoting alignment with the SDGs - inspiring business leaders to create inclusive prosperity and value.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a cohesive framework for reimagining development to benefit both humanity and our planet.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide a cohesive framework for reimagining development to benefit both humanity and our planet.
Our special thanks go to Katell Le Goulven, Founding Executive Director, Hoffmann Institute and also the programme co-director of HWIEP. We are very gratefull to Maria Fedorova, Partnerships and Projects Manager - and her team - whose work in organising a significant meeting alongside the 2023 ChangeNow event in Paris sparked the recognition of the need for the HWIEC community.
Another special thanks go to Jasjt Singh, Professor of Strategy, The Paul Dubrule Chaired Professor of Sustainable Development
Another special thanks go to Jasjt Singh, Professor of Strategy, The Paul Dubrule Chaired Professor of Sustainable Development
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Years of Service
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Social Impact Entepreneurs
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Impact Projects
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Events

Who was Hans Wahl?
Hans Wahl was a director of the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Initiative. During his 30 years of experience in economic and political development, Hans designed and led a programme of training and capacity building for Paralegals working in post-conflict settings in Africa. He has established UNESCO's Poverty and Human Rights Programme and directed an international penal and criminal justice reform training programme for Penal Reform International as well as holding senior staff positions at Amnesty International and regional community development organizations. Hans has worked as a consultant on strategic planning and organisational change with clients ranging from Siemens, AT&T, Corning, to numerous small & mid-sized organisations in the US and internationally. During his career he has founded several organisations and written about, and worked on, issues of civil society development, human rights, and capacity building in over 50 countries worldwide. He was Austrian-American and hold a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University.
It was collectively decided to name this community after the original inspirer of this movement when it was founded in 2023. They have all participated in the INSEAD Hans H. Wahl Impact Entrepreneurship Programme (formerly named ISEP, INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme)
Frequently asked question
The answer to your question may be found below.
What is the mission of your organisation?
The HWIEC's mission is
1. Build Community Visibility — Bring together our global network and showcase each member's entrepreneurial projects
2. Create Strategic Synergies — Foster collaboration between entrepreneurs based on Sustainable Development Goals or geographic regions.
3. Enable Collective Action — Raise funds to sustain our global community and support concrete initiatives that advance our shared mission
1. Build Community Visibility — Bring together our global network and showcase each member's entrepreneurial projects
2. Create Strategic Synergies — Foster collaboration between entrepreneurs based on Sustainable Development Goals or geographic regions.
3. Enable Collective Action — Raise funds to sustain our global community and support concrete initiatives that advance our shared mission
Who benefits from your programs?
Beneficiaries include members of the community who have participated in ISEP or Hans Wahl Impact Entrepreneurship Programme, but also INSEAD alumni who have specialised in impact-related topics and the potential partners or donors.
Can I make a recurring donation?
We will tell you once everything will be decided and set up.
How can I support projects from HWIEC's community?
For now, by spreading the word !
Later for other way to support, we will tell you once everything will be decided and set up.
Later for other way to support, we will tell you once everything will be decided and set up.
How do you maintain accountability?
We will be organising the legal existence of the community in the coming weeks. We'll keep you posted.
How can I make a donation?
We will tell you once everything will be decided and set up.
Are donations tax-deductible?
We will tell you once everything will be decided and set up.
How can I get involved?
You can get involved with HWIEC in several ways:
As an individual, you can join our community by volunteering your skills, attending our events and webinars, amplifying our work on social media, or becoming a mentor to our entrepreneurs.
For organizations, partnership opportunities include sponsoring specific initiatives, providing pro-bono services, collaborating on joint projects, or hosting HWIEC events.
To begin your journey with us, simply reach out to info@hwiec.org or fill out the "Get Involved" form on our website, and our community coordinator will guide you through the opportunities that best match your interests and capabilities.
As an individual, you can join our community by volunteering your skills, attending our events and webinars, amplifying our work on social media, or becoming a mentor to our entrepreneurs.
For organizations, partnership opportunities include sponsoring specific initiatives, providing pro-bono services, collaborating on joint projects, or hosting HWIEC events.
To begin your journey with us, simply reach out to info@hwiec.org or fill out the "Get Involved" form on our website, and our community coordinator will guide you through the opportunities that best match your interests and capabilities.