--- title: "Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Special Opportunity for Brigaders - Global Brigades Blog" description: Global Brigades Community Exclusive Opportunity Students in the Global Brigades network are invited to apply until April 15 (special extended) deadline – Apply today at www.thinkimpact.org/global-brigades Students, Step Up Your Social Entrepreneurship Training in Rural Africa with ThinkImpact Do you have what it takes to live in rural Africa, immerse yourself in a community, assess its […] image: https://blog.globalbrigades.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/afria-300x75-Nov-01-2021-09-24-05-37-PM.jpg --- [![Global_Brigades_logo_blue_gray_primary-3](https://blog.globalbrigades.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Global_Brigades_logo_blue_gray_primary-3.png?width=189&height=74&name=Global_Brigades_logo_blue_gray_primary-3.png "Global_Brigades_logo_blue_gray_primary-3")](https://www.globalbrigades.org/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.globalbrigades.org/get-involved/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.globalbrigades.org/get-involved/) ![Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Special Opportunity for Brigaders](https://blog.globalbrigades.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/afria-300x75-Nov-01-2021-09-24-05-37-PM.jpg) Mar 31, 2011, 3:15:26 PM | # Social Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Special Opportunity for Brigaders Global Brigades Community Exclusive Opportunity Students in the Global Brigades network are invited to apply until April 15 (special extended) deadline – Apply today at www.thinkimpact.org/global-brigades Students, Step Up Your Social Entrepreneurship Training in Rural Africa with ThinkImpact Do you have what it takes to live in rural Africa, immerse yourself in a community, assess its \[…\] Share - [mailto:?&subject=Social%20Entrepreneurship%20in%20Africa:%20A%20Special%20Opportunity%20for%20Brigaders&body=Social%20Entrepreneurship%20in%20Africa:%20A%20Special%20Opportunity%20for%20Brigaders%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.globalbrigades.org%2Fsocial-entrepreneurship-in-africa-a-special-opportunity-for-brigaders)](mailto:?&subject=Social%20Entrepreneurship%20in%20Africa:%20A%20Special%20Opportunity%20for%20Brigaders&body=Social%20Entrepreneurship%20in%20Africa:%20A%20Special%20Opportunity%20for%20Brigaders%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.globalbrigades.org%2Fsocial-entrepreneurship-in-africa-a-special-opportunity-for-brigaders)) - - - **Global Brigades Community Exclusive Opportunity** Students in the Global Brigades network are invited to apply until April 15 (special extended) deadline – Apply today at [www.thinkimpact.org/global-brigades](http://www.thinkimpact.org/global-brigades) ***Students, Step Up Your Social Entrepreneurship Training in Rural Africa with ThinkImpact*** Do you have what it takes to live in rural Africa, immerse yourself in a community, assess its strengths and work on a business plan? [ThinkImpact](http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=43797513&msgid=119583&act=YHYM&c=834539&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fthinkimpact.org%2F) inspires innovation to end poverty in rural Africa by taking people like you to live and work with community entrepreneurs. We host a 10-week [Innovation Institute](http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=43797513&msgid=119583&act=YHYM&c=834539&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fthinkimpact.org%2Fscholars-program%2F)in rural Kenya and South Africa, taking America’s brightest university students and young professionals to be immersed in the community and inspire social innovations. You will learn through an asset-based community development curriculum, and unleash the potential at the base of the pyramid creating jobs, products and services that change lives. Benefits of the Institute include: - Guidance from experienced mentors - Access to rural Africa and the base of the pyramid – the complete immersion experience - Exciting excursions highlighting Africa’s natural beauty (including a Safari!) - Academic credit opportunities (inquire for more details) - Access to Social Enterprise networks and career paths - Work with Product Engineers when you return - Innovation Institute alumni network - Differentiate yourself from the pack, be among a select group of scholars who have gone on to win Fulbright, Truman and Rhodes scholarships Final Deadline to Apply to ThinkImpact as a member of the Global Brigades family is April 15! Apply today at  [www.thinkimpact.org/global-brigades](http://www.thinkimpact.org/global-brigades) Have any questions? Contact Jessica at [jessica.10@thinkimpact.org](mailto:jessica.10@thinkimpact.org). 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