Reach for Change

📣 We are searching for our next PR and Communications star to join our team in Stockholm, Sweden! 🇸🇪 🤔 Are you passionate about creating a better world for children and youth? Do you believe that PR and communication are essential to achieving this goal? If your answer is "YES!" then this role might be for you. 💪 👥 You will be responsible for planning and implementing PR, social media, and external communication activities in Sweden, as well as supporting the global communication team when needed. Learn more and apply on our Teamtailor platform 👉 link in the comments. 🔗 #JobOpening #PublicRelations #Communication #SocialEntrepreneurship #Hiring

As part of our newly launched #ChangeTalks series, the entrepreneurs graduating from our incubator programme will take to the stage on December 12th to share their stories and ambitions. They will pitch their ideas in front of the audience, and a jury will help us decide the winners of the prize sum of 175,000 SEK. 🤝 Join us on December 12th to cheer on the entrepreneurs and celebrate the power of social entrepreneurship. Claim your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dV-um3R8 Entrepreneurs that will be pitching are: - Jasmin Nasser, founder of Studiegården - Josefine Hölling & Maria Svahn, founder of Funki - Fatima Grönblad, founder of Världen Finns Här The Jury:  - Christine Frostmark, Partner Bain & Company - Kristofer Arwin, founder TestFreaks & Pricerunner - Amir Mazroui Sebdani, Project Manager BLING Capital - Annika Sten Pärson, founder The Inner Foundation - Fredrik Blomquist, founder Fundforward - Rustan Panday, Independent Marketing & Advertising Professional - Faduma Aden, Equity, Impact & Innovation, Ex-Spotify Full programme 👉 https://lnkd.in/djfQkK6M PS. Please note that this event will be held in Swedish.

🎉 We’re Celebrating 10 Years of Reach for Change Latvia! This International Social Enterprise Day, we invited all three of our former country managers - Olga Harding (ex-Dmitrijeva), Jevgenija Kondurova and Kristīne Vērpeja - to share their thoughts on the organisation's achievements and vision for the future. 🌍✨ 💬 Olga says Reach for Change's support has helped social enterprises not only get off the ground successfully, but also establish themselves in the long term, making them strong role models for other new entrepreneurs. "The existence of such examples is important because it shows that social entrepreneurship can be both impactful and sustainable." 💬 Jevgenija also believes that Reach for Change's work has made a significant contribution to promoting social entrepreneurship in Latvia, showing that business can add value and inspiring more and more entrepreneurs to choose this path. 💬 Kristīne, our current Country Manager, emphasises that Reach for Change was one of the first organisations to support social entrepreneurship in Latvia and that starting work in a new sector means growing and developing with it. "Being a pioneer is not easy - you have to do a lot of educational work and reach out to those who need support, while working on your own development." 🔮 Looking ahead, Olga envisions building a strong innovation ecosystem. Jevgenija wishes us many more successful years, while Kristīne urges us to stay adaptable and continue as a thought leader in the field. To all the social entrepreneurs we’ve worked with—you inspire us! Here’s to the next 10 years of making a difference together. 💪 Happy #SocialEnterpriseDay 🎉🥂

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all joining yesterday when we as a part of our Nordic initiative Next in Mind arranged a side event during #SLUSH24. We discussed the potential of investing in social entrepreneurs within mental health. It felt fantastic to gather investors, social entrepreneurs, NGO’s and supporters where every conversation is needed and a step closer to create radical change and real impact in our most pressing societal challenges. A special thank you our partner Illusian Founder Office for letting us host the breakfast there and Liban Ismail for sharing why you invest in social entrepreneurs, our social entrepreneur Markus Raivio for your inspirational Change Talk and our insightful panelists Thea Messel founder of Unconventional Ventures, Johanna Kronstedt, Team Leader Sekasin Kollektiivi, Anna Juusela, founder of We Encourage and Laura Meyer vice-chair of our knowledge partner Eva Ahlström Foundation. A few takeaways: 🚀 We need to think disruptive Nothing will change if we do the same thing over and over again, we need to go out of our comfort zones and try new things, and dare to make mistakes. 💖 We need to put as much focus on social innovations as green innovations The potential in social innovations is huge and it needs as much investment and spotlight as green innovations. 💰 We need different kind of capital In order to make a real impact different capital needs to come in on different stages. We need to acknowledge the different roles between public and private capital in order to support social entrepreneurs in the most effective way.   ↗ We need different scaling strategies There are many ways to scale social innovations and we need to also think beyond traditional scaling models, and always put impact first. Collaborations between social entrepreneurs, and scaling through bigger organizations are just a few things to explore further. #NextinMind #mentalhealth #socialentrepreneurship #emergingadults The Inner Foundation Tim Bergling Foundation

What is it that can make or break an investment? In a conversation between Sofia Breitholtz, CEO of Reach for Change, and Georgi Ganev, CEO of Kinnevik, we will explore success factors and pitfalls to consider when you are pitching your idea. Georgi will also share how, as a founder and company builder, you should be guided by your 'North Star' to succeed. Join us on December 12th to end the year on a hopeful note. Help us celebrate the power of social entrepreneurship and mingle with others in the impact community. Claim your spot today, and we encourage you to pass the invitation on - the more the merrier: https://lnkd.in/dV-um3R8. Full programme: https://lnkd.in/djfQkK6M PS. Please note that this event will be held in Swedish.

💥 We are excited to present the culmination of insights and best practices from 2024 IBESI Nordic-Baltic policymaker workshops. This essential guide highlights practical models, strategies, challenges, and solutions shared by key ecosystem stakeholders from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Sweden. 💡 The report also features diverse policy-driven and community-based solutions, illustrated through real-life case studies from each country. These examples demonstrate how sustainable and collaborative frameworks can effectively address social challenges. 📖 Dive into the full report and explore the ideas 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddaRAvuT 🤝 The report was created as part of the Integrated Baltic Ecosystem for Social Innovation (IBESI) project by Reach for Change, Baltic Innovation Agency, Katalista Ventures, Social Enterprise Estonia and funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). #baltics #socialinnovation #socialimpact #socialentrepreneurship #casestudy

🥳 The time has come for the entrepreneurs graduating from our Swedish incubator program to pitch for a total of 175,000 SEK! On December 12th, we invite you to join us in cheering them on and celebrating their remarkable work. We will also announce the entrepreneurs who have secured a spot in next year's incubator program. To round out the event, we will host a mingle and networking bingo, allowing you to connect with others in the impact community. Reserve your spot today, and feel free to share the invitation – the more, the merrier: https://lnkd.in/dV-um3R8. For the full program, visit: https://lnkd.in/djfQkK6M. P.S. Please note that this event will be held in Swedish.

Many social entrepreneurs understand the importance of measuring their impact. However, high costs often create significant barriers to developing sustainable and replicable structures or hiring experts for this task. As a result, other priorities, such as addressing the needs of their beneficiaries and securing funding, often take precedence in their social enterprises, making it challenging to maintain effective impact measurement. In this month's Letter of Change, we are featuring Shifteh Malithano, our Director of Programs and Impact, who shares valuable tips and insights on how social entrepreneurs can leverage our approach to measuring their impact. In addition, you will find some exciting announcements and calls to action. Share your thoughts with us after the read, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Letter of Change for updates from Reach for Change! 🛎 #LetterofChange #ImpactMeasurement #SocialEntrepreneurship

Exciting News from Euclid Network! We are thrilled to welcome Sofia Breitholtz to the Euclid Network Board! 🎉 With her unparalleled passion for building partnerships that connect people and resources, Sofia is a true innovator in tackling global challenges. As CEO of Reach for Change since 2017, Sofia has empowered over 3,000 social enterprises across three continents, scaling innovative solutions to today’s most pressing issues. Her impressive journey includes: 💼 Business development at EY 🌍 Development work in Africa for the EU 🌱 Deputy CEO of Solvatten 🍦 Advisor for Ben & Jerry's on community engagement ♻️ Supporting sustainability agendas for global companies Sofia also serves on the Swedish National Impact Advisory Board and the European Commission Expert Group on the Social Economy and Social Enterprises, showcasing her dedication to driving systemic change. Join us in welcoming Sofia to the Euclid Network board! Her wealth of experience and visionary leadership are bound to inspire transformative action. 🙌 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d3G9XdQb

📦 Using cardboard boxes to encourage children to think creatively. 🌍 In today's challenging world, many children face struggles that significantly shape their lives. Recognizing this, Judith Jønsby founded Papmor (also known as Boxmom) in 2015 to provide children with tools to reimagine their futures. "I felt that someone had to do something," she states. 👧 Based in Denmark, Papmor offers themed workshops to help vulnerable children dealing with trauma take ownership of their stories. One workshop theme is “Monster Feelings,” which creates a safe space for children to express their emotions and articulate their feelings through creative activities. 🎨 Initially focused on refugee children from the Middle East, Judith has expanded her support to Ukrainian refugees. The visual nature of the workshops helps bridge language barriers. Evidence shows that her work has a genuine impact, leading Judith to remain committed to expanding her influence internationally. ✨ Judith’s mission is clear: “If I can help just one child feel good about themselves and replace some of their negative stories with positive narratives about who they are, it makes it all worthwhile. I feel so blessed to have more than one story today.” 💪 The journey has been challenging, but Judith tries to "take her own medicine" and view obstacles as learning opportunities. It helps to have a network of people on a similar journey who understand what you are going through without needing explanations. 🎞️ Watch the full video for Judith's advice to those just starting out. – 🌐 Papmor is a member of the Baltic Sea Impact Network, a peer-learning network supported by the Svenska institutet. This network gathers social entrepreneurs from Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Ukraine.