Be The Change

We are looking for social relief actions in Lebanon that share our values and ready to take the first step in their social entrepreneur journeyÂ

Overview

The Action Lab was designed to cater to the emerging need Social Entrepreneurs saw amongst social entrepreneurs in the piloting and early rollout phases of developing their organisations. ÂOur goal for this is to help social entrepreneurs develop as leaders, while offering direction on key challenges as they build the foundations of their organisation.We do this through consultation, workshopping and by maximising the expertise available within our network to help each participant progress towards achieving tangible impact.Â

Training & Support

The programme will facilitate group workshops where participants focus on areas such as strategy, vision and mission, marketing, fundraising and communications. The 2024 Action Lab will connect participants with industry experts within the  community. These community connections will be based on key focus areas tailored to the need of each participant.

Peer Support

A key element of the Action Lab is the peer learning group. The purpose of this group is to encourage collaboration, share insights, and offer peer support outside of the workshops and Social Entrepreneurs mentorship.

FAQ

What is a social enterprise?

Social enterprises are startups or businesses that aim to make a positive change in the world. Social enterprises are for-profit organizations, but what sets them apart is how they choose to make those profits. Such organizations will have social objectives as their primary goal and use a commercial structure to operate the organization.

How does a social enterprise work?

In some instances, social enterprises may donate or reinvest some of their profits to implement this positive social change, or the very nature of their service or product may do so on its own. Social enterprises often aim to have a strong impact on society while simultaneously maximizing their profits and then using that to fund social programs.

What are examples of social entrepreneurship?

Sekem produces herbal, medicinal, aesthetically focused, and gastronomical products that serve the needs of its customer base. Its social impact includes building biodynamic farms, building educational establishments for children, and building a healthcare center devoted to holistic medicine. Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, offered disadvantaged young people a way to create better future opportunities by training in the food industry. Indian startup, Jaipur Rugs, produces socially responsible and high-quality floor coverings and simultaneously empowers local artisans by helping them to connect with the global market.

 

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