Social INTRApreneurs – How Do They Contribute To The Common Good?
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Social INTRApreneurs – How Do They Contribute To The Common Good?

In order to achieve the SDGs, it is very clear that we need an economy built on the principles of accountability, inclusivity, and sustainability. We believe that companies can remodel business into a force for good, even beyond the model of stakeholder capitalism. But it takes strong individuals and changemakers from within powerful organizations to ignite and drive real change….

Why empowering female social entrepreneurs is key to economic recovery?
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Why empowering female social entrepreneurs is key to economic recovery?

We highly recommend reading the article below, which is a part of the Davos Agenda. “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that no institution or individual alone can address the economic, environmental, social and technological challenges of our complex, interdependent world. The pandemic itself will not transform the world, but it has accelerated systemic changes that…

Listen and learn – podcast “Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities”
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Listen and learn – podcast “Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities”

Welcome to “Social Economy Talks”, a new podcast from Social Economy Europe about the most relevant upcoming issues in the social economy sphere. This is yet another chance to learn from the best practitioners and experts on social economy in Europe! It will follow a journey of discovery (narrated by team member Nicholas Clark) aimed at…

19 EU states signed Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy
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19 EU states signed Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy

In December 2020 the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy organised a summit in Toledo. Nineteen EU member states have committed to promoting the social and solidarity economy through, during a summit organised by the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy. The European confederation of industrial and service co-operatives (Cecop) welcomed the Toledo Declaration,…

Linking Social Impact with Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competence Building
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Linking Social Impact with Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competence Building

There are different understandings of social impact, which covers “a common good”, “common actions for social good”, “engaging people into social campaigns”, “helping/caring for people”, anything that makes communities prosper. The need of boosting the social impact is explained by the concept of Doughnut Economics, which recognizes the inseparable connection between the economy and environmental and…

“Unravel Tomorrow” MOOC Available for Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators
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“Unravel Tomorrow” MOOC Available for Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators

The “Unravel Tomorrow Learning Journey” offers learning resources to support educators, empowering new social entrepreneurs and social innovators to think about and learn from the experiences of changemakers, strengthen skills and develop ideas to take action. This digital course invites Learners to investigate new perspectives, think about what is emerging, be inspired by and learn…

Guide to Social Entrepreneurship and Cultural Events – Youth in Focus
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Guide to Social Entrepreneurship and Cultural Events – Youth in Focus

The project “Prosoa Rural – Promoting Social Awareness in Rural Area” aims to develop materials that support educators in rural training centers so that they can transmit these values to young people. The materials prepared are based on a methodology focused on the promotion of active participation and social entrepreneurship linked to the conservation of Cultural…

Reporting Innovation: Act to Inspire & Inspire to Act 2020
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Reporting Innovation: Act to Inspire & Inspire to Act 2020

Over the past two years, Axfoundation has created alliances and collaborations with some 225 partners including private sector as the main driver, contributing to positive development in society by exploring new solutions. By using business as an accelerator to drive long-term change, Axfoundation has tackled sustainability challenges related to the things we buy, the food…

Koch Internship Program for Careers in Social Entrepreneurship
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Koch Internship Program for Careers in Social Entrepreneurship

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid dynamic experiential internship program in U.S. It blends educational opportunities with real work experience. While participating in KIP, interns are placed at non-profit organizations and spend their week working on important issues that affect our world. Every week, interns attend professional development sessions that build the skills needed to contribute effectively in the workplace.   Through KIP, interns learn…