DANPER FOSTERS EDUCATION FOR CHANGE IN KUNAN 2022 CHALLENGE

1 June, 2022

To further promote and  recognize the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Peru, Kunan launched the eighth edition of the prestigious social entrepreneurship award the “Kunan Challenge”, to identify innovative entrepreneurs. All Kunan Challenge contestants vie to reach the finals and win the 50,000 soles grand prize. All industries, regions and topics can join.

Awards are also distributed in eight separate  categories with prizes of 15,000 soles.

  • Danper will reward participants in the “Educate to Transform” category to recognize social enterprises in vulnerable rural and urban areas that promote access to quality education and personal, professional and/or technical development.
  • In the “Adultos Imparables” category, for the fourth consecutive year, AFP Integra seeks to recognize social entrepreneurs aged 55 and over, and initiatives to empower adults aged 55 and over.
  • Cálidda joins in the “Sustainable Cities” category to reward social enterprises that create sustainable and inclusive urban spaces for city development for the benefit of the people.
  • Parque Arauco is committed to sustainable retail in the “Emprende Retail” category for ventures with innovative and impactful products or services that can be marketed in a shopping center.
  • Belcorp Foundation seeks to recognize ventures led or co-led by women that create economic development opportunities for vulnerable women in the category “Impulsa Mujer”.
  • Tasa corporation sponsors the “Circular Economy” category to reward social enterprises that mitigate the environmental footprint through changes in production, consumption and disposal of goods and resources from the Peruvian sea and related economic activities and  reduce, transform and recycle waste for the benefit of vulnerable people.
  • Delosi and Sodexo sponsor the “Alimenta Perú” category to reward enterprises contributing to the struggle against hunger and malnutrition.
  • Hardware and hone improvement companies that promote sustainable construction and decent housing conditions for vulnerable people can join in the “Contruyendo Juntos” category sponsored by Sodimac and Maestro hardware stores.

Learn more at: https://desafiokunan.pe/