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Change is happening every day, all around us. Every small step, action or idea takes us one step further to a more equitable, sustainable and purpose-driven world. The global movement of social entrepreneurship and innovation never stands still. Browse our latest news, heartening stories and key learnings. To reach for change.
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Social Entrepreneurship Systems Change Impact Measurement
Measuring What Matters: Our Approach to Impact Measurement and Management
In the dynamic world of social entrepreneurship, where every action is designed to create a meaningful impact, measuring and managing that impact becomes crucial. It goes beyond simply quantifying results; it's about ensuring our efforts resonate with our mission and lead to tangible improvements in the lives of those we serve.
Shifteh Malithano
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Scaling Catalyst Initiative Announced to Boost Support for Social Entrepreneurs Across Europe
Reach for Change, ACT GRUPA, GROUPE SOS Pulse, Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia, and ScaleChanger have joined forces on a forward-looking initiative aimed at empowering social economy support organizations (SESOs) with the tools they need to help social entrepreneurs scale their impact across Europe.
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Unlocking potential for the future of learning in Africa
Africa is on the verge of a digital revolution, and education is no exception. With a growing young population and an increasing recognition of the potential of technology, educational technology (EdTech) is becoming a transformative force.
Shifteh Malithano
2024 Community Event Baltics Sea Impact Network
30 Baltic Sea Impact Network members from 6 countries meet in Tallinn
This month, we welcomed 30 Baltic Sea Impact Network members from six countries to Tallinn for our Community Event! As a bonus, we invited the members to join the largest sustainability festival in the Baltics - Impact Day. Members traveled from as far as Kyiv, Ukraine to finally get to know each other face-to-face.
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Tailored financial tools for social entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurs face unique challenges in balancing profit and purpose, requiring specialized financial tools to drive both social impact and sustainable growth. This article explores several tailored financial solutions available for social entrepreneurs in the Baltics and Northern Europe, designed to help these mission-driven ventures thrive.
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Partnering for Change 2024: Innovation for a more inclusive Sweden
On Thursday, September 26th, we celebrated the 14th edition of our event series, Partnering for Change, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Andréa Råsberg
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When online meetings lead to real-life collaboration: Baltic Sea Impact Network members meet in Riga
An exciting collaboration is taking shape as Baltic Sea Impact Network members take advantage of the mobility opportunity and meet in Riga.
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Empowering Ethiopia’s EdTech Founders: Insights from the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Immersion Week
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ethiopia brought together 12 pioneering EdTech enterprises committed to transforming educational outcomes for underserved youth across the country.
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Reach for Change kicks off the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship with an Inaugural Cohort of 12 Enterprises
After an eight-week call for applications, Reach for Change Ethiopia has announced the first cohort of 12 EdTech entrepreneurs who will join the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
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20 mental health innovators were mindfully selected for the Next in Mind incubator program
After an extensive selection process, Reach for Change, The Inner Foundation, and the Tim Bergling Foundation now reveal the 20 Nordic social entrepreneurs who are selected to the new incubator program Next in Mind. Next in Mind will invest in and support solutions for mental health for emerging adults, aged 18-29. They will all receive an initial investment of 300,000 SEK and in depth business development support until the end of 2025.
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Ten Ethiopian entrepreneurs to revolutionize the waste and circular economy with support and funding from Reach for Change and the IKEA Foundation
Reach for Change and the IKEA Foundation are announcing ten social entrepreneurs focused on building waste and circular enterprises in Ethiopia to get capacity building and funding through a customized support program.
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The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Seeks EdTech Enterprises in Ethiopia
Reach for Change and the Mastercard Foundation have joined forces to support and scale innovative growth-stage EdTech enterprises, specifically targeting initiatives that enhance inclusive learning in Ethiopia.
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Alternative Finance Roadmap: Guide to Navigating Funding Opportunities for Baltic Social Enterprises
The IBESI project has created the “Alternative Finance Roadmap”, which consolidates the most relevant funding sources for Baltic social entrepreneurs.
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Empowering entrepreneurs with disability to build sustainable businesses
We collaborated with Fidelity Bank Ghana to pilot an entrepreneurship bootcamp to empower 53 entrepreneurs with disability in Ghana to develop and grow their businesses.
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2023 in a glance
2023 was a year that put a spotlight on the challenges we all face. We’ve witnessed devastating conflicts, deepening inequalities, and frightening climate change. Yet, within this complexity, we find everyday heroes offering solutions to these seemingly insurmountable problems. Our mission is to empower them to create a world where all children reach their full potential. We equip them with the tools, skills and vital networks they need to develop their impactful solutions. Here’s a glimpse into some of the programs and activities we implemented in Europe and Africa last year.
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The social entrepreneurs who won our Pitch Day in Sweden
On December 5, in our annual Pitch Day in Sweden, we selected the 6 new social entrepreneurs who will join our Incubator program in 2024, and the entrepreneurs graduating from the Incubator pitched for 200 000 SEK in funding.