The Educational Association of Athens "Hfaistos", named after the ancient Greek God of fire, Hephaestus, is a venerable non-profit organization with a long history dating back to its inception in 1935. "Hfaistos" has consistently maintained a cornerstone in the domain...
In an ever-changing world where tradition and innovation frequently collide, cultural heritage protection and promotion are critical. The efforts of the "Branding Heritage" Culture Organization, a beacon illuminating the route between Greek tradition and modern...
Aelia started assisting different individuals in diverse business disciplines and across multiple professional contexts in 2013. It began as a social venture to build capability. Aelia is a Learning & Development Agency that creates challenge-focused, modular...
The association (NGO) was founded with the purpose of gathering and supporting marginalized groups, especially women, children, and people with disabilities, for their rehabilitation, social and societal inclusion, and improvement of their quality of life. OUR...
ACT PRINTLAB d.o.o. grew in 2007 from the project of the association Autonomni centar - ACT as an interesting, innovative and necessary tool in the context of the development of civil society, into a studio for design and printing. As a social enterprise owned by an...
Delta Sensory Gardens located in Carlow Town, Ireland, provides a safe place and a therapeutic outlet for people within the Delta Centre and other visiting groups with sensory issues. The adjacent Café and shop supports local small business’ by offering an outlet for...
The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. We are a registered charity in Ireland and are unique in our role as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for anything related to the charity and nonprofit sector....
In a world where social and environmental challenges continue, the social economy offers innovative solutions to complex problems. At the heart of this sector lies the spirit of voluntary work, which drives transformative change in communities around the world....
Hub Nicosia is an educational NGO. The vision was for Hub Nicosia to become the first incubator for social enterprises in the country and it has succeeded in becoming not only that, but a prominent stakeholder in youth entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and...
There is a prominent need to provide tailored support and physiotherapy services to segments of the population that tend to be marginalized (for example senior citizens, people suffering from dementia or other cognitive illnesses), but the public health care system...
The Cyanotype Workshops are an initiative with a dual scope: to maintain and preserve the art and technique of cyanotypes and use the artistic activity as a tool to promote cultural and social integration, as well as social bonding and collaboration. Cyanotype...
The unyielding power of environmental disasters is a grave reality of our world, with its devastating effects echoing through our ecosystems, economies, and the lives of countless individuals. They are not just isolated incidents, but harbingers of an escalating...
According to the "Social Business Initiative" of the European Commission launched in 2011, a social enterprise is an operator in the social economy whose main objective is to have a social impact rather than make a profit for their owners or shareholders. More...
Personal elements, personality attributes, and life outlooks that can contribute to a long-lasting social enterprise. Social entrepreneurship harmoniously blends the intense passion for addressing social issues with the pragmatism of business acumen. The individuals...
In Malta, Pilot 2 of the RevitaLESE project took place in June. Skills Zone Malta (project partner) decided to interview four participants to assess the actual impact of the training sessions on them and their organisations. Therefore, the goal is to see whether the...
DOTS Foundation for an Open Society unites people devoted to strengthening the quality and culture of democracy in Latvia. Their work is worth highlighting because of their annual open-air LAMPA Conversation Festival. Over the years it has become a key...
BJMK or Children and Youth Music Club (Bērnu un jauniešu mūzikas klubs in Latvian) was founded in 2004 as an NGO, and then a privately owned rock-school was founded additionally in 2008. After the law of social entrepreneurship was implemented, the rock shool applied...
The sales plan is a key tool of any company and is of particular importance to long-term established enterprises and startups. Anyone planning to start their own business, or already doing business, should have a planned sale at least 12 months in advance. Reading the...
There is a saying that all plans are a bit useless after all because there is always something unforeseen, but that is why the activity of planning itself is the most useful practice for our business. It’s about dealing with unknowns, and making decisions when so...
Marketing is your relationship with the market. No matter what specific sector, activity you are engaged in, marketing should always be seen as a relationship development and not a side activity. If we want a relationship to succeed, we have to work hard and bring...
Every business responds to some need. If no one needs what you offer then you are out of work. If someone wants or needs your offer, it means that you are valuable to that person – you make their lives easier or better. When you go to start a business, the first item...
The social cooperative Humana Nova was founded in 2011 as part of the ESCO project – “Education for social cooperatives – new opportunities for people with disabilities” implemented by Act Grupa. Over the last 12 years, Humana Nova has employed people with...
Change management is a vital process for social economy organizations aiming to address social issues, drive sustainable change, and maximize their social impact. By effectively managing change, these organizations can navigate transformative initiatives, adapt to...