2024 Social Entrepreneurship Year In Review Social Impact

2024 in a glance

2024 has been quite a year - with more than half of the world’s population going to the polls, and volatile conflicts and humanitarian crises feeding instability and worry. At Reach for Change, our solution to these anxious times is to rely on trust, community, and conviction that there are social entrepreneurs out there who can tackle these uncertainties with innovation and powerful solutions. Additionally, with a smart, brave, and passionate team, we overcame these uncertainties and could rely on our community of entrepreneurs and new and committed partners who have joined us.

Sofia Breitholtz

Sweden impact story

Building a more equal and inclusive Sweden by strengthening young women’s physical and mental health

Susan Dahlbeck grew up in Järva just outside Stockholm, where many people struggle with unequal opportunities and exclusion. She herself experienced how local gyms and sports activities were dominated by men and lacked safe places for young women. Over time Susan realized this was not just a personal frustration but a systemic problem. In 2019, she decided to act. She founded Healthy Women, a network empowering young women through physical activities and social connections.

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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

Baltics news projects 2024

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.

Ethiopia climate programs

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.

education news Ethiopia programs

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.