Several important reasons exist that suggest a rights-based approach to social
enterprise is needed. First, many social enterprises inherently operate within the context of human rights. By this I mean their actions directly affect human rights outcomes in
terms of economic, social or cultural rights like water, natural resources, food, livelihoods
etc. This is certainly the case with Pure Home Water and Community Water Solutions,
whose interventions can help to secure the human right to water, the right to selfdetermination
and the right to livelihood. Other social enterprises work in other areas
governed by rights. Click Diagnostics and Aravind Eye Hospitals attempt to achieve
affordable and accessible healthcare for those in developing areas and SELCO attempts
to assure an adequate standard of living through renewable energy16. Both of these areas
are outlined in article 25 of the UDHR.