In Malta, Pilot 1 of the RevitaLESE project took place in March. Skills Zone Malta (project partner) decided to conduct an interview to assess the actual impact of the training sessions on our participants and their organization. Therefore, the goal is to see whether...
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Project RevitaLESE aims to empower and strengthen longer established social economy organizations across Europe. Up until now a website revitalese.eu has been developed and the project and the project partners are piloting the training modules that they developed over...
In today's fast-paced digital world, the path to success for changemakers in the social economy lies in acquiring essential digital skills. With technology playing a pivotal role in driving social change, it is crucial for social entrepreneurs and actors in the social...
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in business practices that are both sustainable and socially responsible. The charity retail industry has been particularly successful in achieving this, with one example being the "Otrā elpa" charity shop in...
Turas Nua was formed was formed in 2015. Turas Nua was established in Ireland to deliver employment services to jobseekers in Ireland through the JobPath program, which was designed to provide personalised support to jobseekers and help them to find sustainable...
In today's digital age, technology has become an essential part of our daily lives, and for changemakers, it has become a powerful tool for advancing social initiatives and causes. From conducting research to creating compelling visuals, technology can help streamline...
When marketing is done right, brands can have incredible impact for organisations. Think of the likes of Nike and Ben & Jerry’s. The mere mention of these names can conjure vivid images of who they are and what they stand for— and this branding has translated to...
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,...
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...
A press release is an effective tool to disseminate information to the media and the public about important events, developments, and initiatives. With the right approach, a press release can be a powerful tool to achieve social impact and bring attention to critical...
The social economy is an essential field in promoting gender equality. In most countries, women often make up more than 60% of the workforce, and gaps in leadership and pay have been reported lower. It is because social economy organisations prioritise people over...
In recent years, we’ve seen a pretty revolutionary cultural shift from consumers, from one of securing the best product for the lowest price to one of searching out products that they know are kind to both people and the planet. Additional to that, consumers have been...
Photo by Toa Heftiba on UnsplashThe term ‘Social Economy’ is one that is being used more and more these days when it comes to implementing the just transition. The European Union has shown itself to be a global leader in the space in recent years, with many...
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As a part of RevitaLESE project, a new platform will inform, educate and connect social economy actors in the whole EU. Besides telling more about the project, it also features interactive map, blog posts, case studies and podcast episodes relevant to social economy...
Over the course of several days, three trainers from each of the project partner countries learned about presenting the created five modules of the RevitaLESE training course. In the coming months these will be tested in the local environment, promoting the...
Marking the midpoint of the project, the project partners from six countries discussed the achievements made so far – the needs analysis, the training modules created and the plans prepared to foster networking of social entrepreneurs. Some of the greatest...
Despite the many obstacles posed by COVID for a face-to-face meeting, the RevitaLESE partnership managed to come together on 28-29 March 2022 for the official kick-off meeting in beautiful and sunny Athens, Greece. These were fulfilling and very productive 2 days for...
In February 2022 RevitaLESE EU project was launched. This Erasmus+ funded project addresses a problematic gap in the training offer available to social economy organizations, which currently rarely includes ongoing support beyond the start-up phase. The project aims...