Arthur Guinness Projects Wave 2 Kicks Off @ Publika Solaris Dutamas

Over 200 people came from all over the city to explore what it means to “Buy with Heart”, the first Arthur Guinness Project (AGP) social enterprise Marketplace held in Publika where consumers could learn more, as well as purchase social enterprise products and services. The event also marked the kick off to Wave 2 of the Malaysian Arthur Guinness Projects which is organised in partnership with British Council Malaysia.

Arthur Guinness Project (AGP) social enterprise Marketplace @ Publika.

The crowd at The Square, Publika paying much attention during the Dutch auction.

The event which serves as a brilliant platform for people to turn ideas into reality showcased 4 social ventures that received funding from the Arthur Guinness Projects – British Council “Entrepreneurs for Good” Wave 1 program and The highlight of the evening was the Dutch auction where several one of a kind, up-cycled products from social enterprise Biji Biji Initiative were auctioned off to eager consumers at a steal! The pallet coffee table, bike wheel clock and the bottle bedside lamp were some of the most popular items auctioned. For those who are interested in getting their hands on some of these exciting items, log on www.arthurguinnessprojects.com.my and see how you can BID your favourite items online!

Several of the one of a kind items on auction made by Social Entrepreneurs of Wave 1, Biji Biji Initiative. These items will also be online to bid, log on to www.arthurguinnessprojects.com.my to find out how :)

Members of the public at Social Entrepreneurs, Recovr Initiative’s booth, getting to know a little more about the recycling process and products.

Gavin Anderson, Country Director of British Council and Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad meet with all smiles at the event.

The visionary Arthur Guinness Project works in partnership with British Council Malaysia here in Malaysia with the aim to inspire people to contribute towards the community in a variety of ways. The Arthur Guinness Projects - British Council’s Entrepreneurs for Good program supports social entrepreneurs in making positive changes in  their communities by offering skills training and mentoring, along with access to UK expertise, peer networks and start-up funding. Wave 2 of the program will see another 6 local social projects awarded with funding as well as mentoring and business support. For interested applicants who wish to contribute to the society, call for applications will close on the 21^st of March 2014 so >Click HERE< now to download the application form and send in your applications. In determining successful applicants, an expert panel will be looking for projects that will inspire everyone across Malaysia; those that deliver on innovation, creativity, achievability, as well as cultural and social good. Also the general public will vote online for the projects that they believe can truly make a difference in the Malaysian community starting from early May to 23^rd of May 2014.

Public attracted to the interesting items at the Social Enterprise Marketplace.

Eager to contribute and support our Social Entrepreneurs, bidders quickly bid for their favourite items :)

Bid for Chance. Entrepreneurs for Good. (From L to R) Rashvin Pal Singh, Biji Biji Initiative; Low Shao Lyn, Eats, Shoots, Roots; Christopher Tock, EYE Project Management; Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of GAB; Faiz Arshad, Recovr Initiative; Gavin Anderson, Country Director of British Council.

Winner of the tyre swing which was auctioned off. The tyre swing is a standard tyre transformed into a stylish yet comfortable swing. b^^d

Clock at home too small to tell the time? Tell that to the lucky winner who won the bike wheel clock. A stylish and functional ornament every household must have.

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