Find your purpose
Turn a concern into a clear, community-informed idea for change.
Read the lessonFree learning with Fajer Rabia Pasha
Free social entrepreneurship course.
From Purpose to Impact
A practical introduction to social entrepreneurship: advocate for change, build an organisation and bring people together around a shared purpose.
Start learningExplore the modulesSix written lessons · Practical exercises · Open access
Learn how to turn a social purpose into action.
For people starting a community initiative, developing a social enterprise or strengthening an organisation. Work through the lessons in order, or begin with the challenge you are facing.
Each module gives you a practical task. Together, your answers become the foundation of an organisation and a 90-day action plan.
Learn at your own pace
The written lessons and exercises are free. No account or payment is required.
Video lessons from Fajer will be added when recorded. The written series is available now.
Download the workbookYour learning path
Six steps towards meaningful change.
Advocate for change
Build a clear ask and a practical route to influence.
Read the lessonSet up your organisation
Give your purpose a structure, responsibilities and a workable first programme.
Read the lessonBuild support networks
Develop relationships that provide knowledge, access and practical support.
Read the lessonResource and grow your work
Connect income, evidence and delivery capacity before expanding.
Read the lessonLead through challenges
Turn your learning into decisions and a focused 90-day plan.
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Meet your instructor
Fajer Rabia Pasha
Fajer is a social entrepreneur and education advocate whose work spans women’s empowerment, girls’ education and community development in Pakistan and the UK.
Her journey includes founding Inspired Sisters in Manchester and leading Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education. This learning series explores the practical questions behind starting, sustaining and growing work with a social purpose.
Read about FajerExplore her journeyAbout this free course
What is social entrepreneurship?
Social entrepreneurship means using practical, sustainable approaches to address a social problem. It connects a clear social purpose with activities that create change and a way to resource the work over time. Income may come from trading, grants or a combination of sources.
Who is this course for?
It is an introductory course for aspiring social entrepreneurs, community organisers and people developing a social impact organisation. You do not need previous business experience. The lessons can be used in Pakistan and elsewhere; local registration and legal requirements need local advice.
Is the social entrepreneurship course really free?
Yes. All six written lessons, exercises and the downloadable workbook are free to access. You do not need to register or pay.
How do I study the course?
Read each lesson and complete its practical exercise at your own pace. Start with your purpose, then work through advocacy, organisational setup, networks, growth and leadership. Your final task is a 90-day action plan.
Are videos or certificates available?
The written lessons and workbook are available now. Video lessons will be added after recording. This introductory series does not currently issue certificates.
Your work stays yours.
Exercises can be completed privately. If you choose to save an answer, it stays in this browser on this device. It is not sent to Fajer or stored in a student account. Avoid saving personal or confidential information on a shared device.
This introductory series provides general educational guidance. Seek qualified local advice for registration, legal, financial or safeguarding decisions.