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Going Global - Krochet Kids

Kohl Crecelius, Krochet Kids

04-Sep-15 10:00

Going Global - Krochet Kids

Before the term ‘social enterprise’ was ever part of the business lexicon, Krochet Kids were already hard at work to create sustainable change in the world. Kohl Crecelius, CEO of Krochet Kids, tells us the story of how 3 high schools boys transformed their hobby of crocheting into a well developed business model, with the sole focus of fostering empowerment and creating a lasting impact for women in Uganda and Peru.

 


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