We unleash the power of local social entrepreneurs for children and youth.
About us
We choose change
Change can be scary and uncomfortable, but it can also be incredibly rewarding and lead to positive growth and progress. We choose change because we believe it will help us to build a better and more sustainable world for ourselves and future generations. It requires courage and a willingness to step outside our comfort zones, but the potential rewards are great. By embracing change, we can become more adaptable, resilient, and empowered to create social impact in the world around us.
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People behind change
Unlock the potential of social entrepreneurs
The world is full of remarkable people who carry brilliant solutions to social problems. We empower these people to create a world where all children and youth reach their full potential.
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Our impact
Since 2010, we have been empowering local social entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions that improve the lives of children and youth. We aim to tenfold our impact by 2030 and thus minimize inequality, poverty and climate effects around the world.
4.7M
children and youth reached
Over 1600
social entrepreneurs supported in our different programs
90%
of the supported social entrepreneurs are still in business
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Strengthening social enterprises focusing on inclusion and diversity
Reach for Change incubator program in Sweden aims to help social entrepreneurs further develop and build their organizations/businesses with the purpose of making life better for as many youths and children as possible. Typically the program works with ten entrepreneurs at a time offering capacity development, connections and publicity opportunities among many things.
WITH Kinnevik, Tele2, Kivra & Hogia
An incubator program and systematic advocacy initiatives to improve mental wellbeing for emerging adults, Nordics
We empower scalable and impactful solutions in mental wellbeing for emerging adults. Next in Mind is co-founded by Reach for Change, The Inner Foundation, and the Tim Bergling Foundation as a response to the rising mental health challenges of emerging adults in the Nordics.
WITH The Inner Foundation, the Tim Bergling Foundation
An acceleration program designed to bridge the education gap for underserved young people in Ethiopia
Within this 3-year catalytic program we will support 3 cohorts, each comprising 12 growth-stage enterprises with tech-enabled solutions designed to increase access to inclusive learning opportunities for children and young people in Ethiopia to scale their impact.
WITH the Mastercard Foundation
A catalytic program supporting the growth of waste management and circular enterprises in Ethiopia
A 3-year program consisting of two main components: the Green Business Incubator and the Green Innovation Lab. The program aims to develop an ecosystem that can support the growth of waste management and circular enterprises. Each component has specific focus areas and delivery approaches.
WITH the IKEA Foundation
Featured entrepreneurs
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Susan Dahlbeck, Sweden
Healthy Women offers training and social gatherings to improve the physical and mental health of young women in the suburbs.
Daniel Achamyelew & Yemisrach Sisay, Ethiopia
Duna Energy solves energy poverty with a stove generating electricity from cooking heat.
Hamere Mulugeta, Ethiopia
Nu Chika Enabuka is a centre, where children develop their talents in various creative and artistic works and plant vegetables that are enough to feed the whole family at home.
Silvena Hristova & Krasimir Lambov, Bulgaria
Life with Down Syndrome changes society’s view on children with Down Syndrome through strengthened family bonds.
Latest news
What happens at Reach for Change around the world.
Emerging adults experience lacking support for their mental health
In the Nordics, 70 percent of all emerging adults aged 18-29 have experienced mental health issues, while 5 out of 10 choose not to seek help due to stigma. Among those who do seek help, a majority (65%) feel that the support they receive is of poor quality, they are misunderstood or not taken seriously. This is highlighted in a new survey, the first of its kind that ensures representation of emerging adults (18-29) in Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. The survey was conducted by Perspetivo on behalf of Reach for Change, The Inner Foundation, and the Tim Bergling Foundation.
Boosting Youth Employability through Cross-Sector Collaboration In Liepaja, Latvia
Reach for Change will together with House of Hope (HoH) and Liepaja City Municipality Central Administration (LCMCA) increase youth employment by strengthening the collaboration between social entrepreneurs and the municipality. Funded by the European Social Fund Agency’s Social Innovation Initiative, the partners of the new Joining Forces project are coming together to co-create a training program for disadvantaged youth.
A venture-building program aimed at creating a sustainable and resilient entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa
With support from Norad - the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - Village Capital (VilCap) is delivering the Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) program. This transformative ecosystem-building initiative aims to strengthen the capacity and impact of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and climate-focused early-stage startups in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
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.
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