Monthly Archives: March 2017

Afrika Tikkun

Afrika Tikkun is an organization dedicated to the development of children in the slums in South Africa. The community in Johannesburgs is focusing on literacy and healthcare. A perfect opportunity to make impact together with our trusted partner Rhiza. Rhiza provides the community with nutrition meals, at least three a day. We are going to provide the community with 470 Correctbooks.

We are going to make many kids happy!

My name is Sam van Tol and I am the founder of Correctbook. In this blog, I will explain 5 reasons why I started my social business. Social entrepreneurship is an upcoming form of entrepreneurship and I truly believe it will takeover this decennia of entrepreneurship. To get better understanding what social entrepreneurship actually is: social entrepreneurs solve a social problem using a commercial business model. But why I am so fascinated about this?

1. Social impact could be drastically increased using a business model

Earning money by doing good is considered wrong for a long time, which is ridiculous. A charity, using all their money for the greater good, is dependent on donations and gifts. People do not like to give money, because they get nothing in return. Social entrepreneurs use the powerful force behind commerce, a business model, to solve a social problem. People buy products and services, which will