Social Innovation Across the Baltic States and Sweden: Four Countries, Four Unique Approaches
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Social Innovation Across the Baltic States and Sweden: Four Countries, Four Unique Approaches

As social challenges evolve, countries across Europe are taking innovative approaches to strengthen social entrepreneurship and address community needs. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden demonstrate how tailored strategies can support social innovation while reflecting unique national priorities. Estonia: A “Thin State” Model for Social Innovation Estonia focuses on efficiency by working with local organizations and…

WEBINAR: Enhancing Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship in the Baltic Sea Region
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WEBINAR: Enhancing Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship in the Baltic Sea Region

Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how technology and artificial intelligence can drive social innovation and create positive societal impacts What to Expect: Part 1: AI & Social Impact – Organizational Implementation: Get a glimpse of AI for good strategies, explore impactful AI projects, and access resources tailored for non-profits and social enterprises. –…

Case studies on civil society making sustainability transitions
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Case studies on civil society making sustainability transitions

We collected a variety of inspiring success stories from six Baltic Sea region countries! We make transition! project engages local authorities, civil society actors and businesses in co-creative processes to enhance cooperation for eco-social sustainability. One of the core aims is to improve understanding of the role and added value of active civil society for…

Case studies on civil society making sustainability transitions
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Case studies on civil society making sustainability transitions

We make transition! collected a variety of inspiring success stories of “civil society making sustainability transitions”. Case studies are related to social sustainability, circular economy, biodiversity, sustainable food and lifestyle from the Baltic Sea region. The case studies provide an outlook on the power of creative people and initiatives revealing the fundamental value of active…

 About the We make transition! project
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 About the We make transition! project

Local and regional authorities have a crucial role in driving resilience – societal ability to adapt and react. Due to the complexity of sustainability challenges, there is a need to mobilise all levels of society to create and implement solutions that enable systemic changes in our unsustainable practices. Civil society actors – associations, social entrepreneurs,…

BSR vision of sustainable life
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BSR vision of sustainable life

We How does sustainable future 2035 look like from the point of view of various civil society actors? We make transition! project invited a group of change agents from BSR countries to co-create an inspiring sustainability vision and recommendations on empowering the cooperation between local authorities and civil society actors to enhance ecological and social…

New educational modules for social entrepreneurs are available
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New educational modules for social entrepreneurs are available

The social economy is a business model that works for the future of Europe. Within the RevitaLESE project, we have developed several educational models to strengthen European social enterprises, offer inspiration to the next generation of social entrepreneurs and educate about the necessary steps needed to ensure a more sustainable society.  Closing the RevitaLese project (https://revitalese.eu/), we would like…

Staying Resilient: 8 Ways to Prevent Burnout Working in Social Economy

Staying Resilient: 8 Ways to Prevent Burnout Working in Social Economy

Staying resilient while working in a social enterprise requires adopting unconventional strategies to avoid burnout. While social entrepreneurs often face unique challenges that can lead to burnout, including working with limited resources, managing complex projects, and balancing multiple stakeholders, there are many ways to prevent burnout beyond taking breaks and practicing self-care. Here are eight strategies to help social entrepreneurs stay energized and motivated while making a positive social impact! 1. Connect with Nature  Social entrepreneurs can benefit from spending time in nature, whether it’s going for a walk in the park, hiking in the mountains, or simply spending time in a garden. Research has shown…

How does Social Entrepreneurship relate with Sustainable Development Goals?

How does Social Entrepreneurship relate with Sustainable Development Goals?

Social entrepreneurship is the process by which individuals, startups and entrepreneurs develop and fund solutions that directly address social issues. Organizations that are active in the social economy sector are sometimes confused with non-profit organizations, but in fact they are not profit-driven but focus on creating social or environmental changes.   In this context, the key parameters…