Case Studies Community Learning For Local Change

A. SE4LC 2018

Video Case Studies

• "Kuchentratsch", German start-up based in Munich
• "Umtüten", German start-up based in Kiel
• "Uuskasutuskeskus - Re-used Center", Estonian second-hand shop based in Tallinn
• "Blind Masseuse Center", Estonian start-up based in Tallinn

Cases presented in the Live Sessions

• 20.03.2018 | Katri-Liis Reimann | Estonia | The Skill Mill
• 27.03.2018 | Kwabena Danso | Ghana | Boomers
• 17.04.2018 | Teresa Inclan, CAU Kiel, School of Sustainability | Germany | YooWeeDoo

Case Studies presented by Students

Romania

• "Cutia Țăranului", Online Platform fostering local farming
• "Lemniko", Nonprofit association making premium wooden toys and selling them online
• "Funky Citizens", Citizens build online advocacy tools for education

Scotland

• "Edinburgh Festival of Cycling", Social Event around cycling

Germany

• "Sponsort", Crowdfunding platform
• "IntegrAIDE", JobCoach training
• "Erlebnistage", Promotion of adventure education
• "Unverpackt", Promoting Zero Waste lifestyle
• "AfB gemeinnützigewn GmbH", provide IT services and products with training employees with and without disabilities
• "CAP Market", Offering jobs at food markets to disable people
• "Raupe Immersatt", Food sharing coffe shop
• "HPZ Wolfgang Fahr", movement with physiotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding for everyone
• "EWS ElektrizitätsWerke Schönau", Access to environmentally friendly energy
• "Hobbyhimmel", Offering workshops for everyone to produce, repair and work together
• "Sozialunternehmen Neue Arbeit GmbH", non-profit limited liability company offering job to long-term unemployed people
• "Eyd Humanitarian Clothing", fashion that is humanitarian and produce in workshops that target victims of trafficking

Netherlands

• "BuurtApp", Promote and facilitate contact between people living in the neighborhood
• "VIA Assen", providing professional guidance and training employees with different backgrounds
• "Hacron Groen", Creating nicer and greener environment in Achterhoek
• "MyBoo", Making sustainable bikes from bamboo
• "De streekboer", Order online local food or other services from the farmers in the areas

Australia

• "Clean Coast Collective", Not-for-profit lifestyle brand, funding beach clean ups in remote

United Kingdom

• "The Big Issue", offering employment opportunities to people in poverty and supporting enterprise to drive social change

B. SE4LC 2017

Cases presented in the Live Sessions

• 21.03.2017 | Riinu Lepa | Estonia | Estonian Social Enterprise Network
• 28.03.2017 | De Zorgimkerij moderated by Daan van der Linde | Netherlands | De Zorgimkerij
• 06.04.2017 | Manuela Plapcianu | Romania | Education for All
• 06.04.2017 | Daniela Staicu | Romania | Atelier Merci
• 18.04.2017 | Anamaria Vrabie | Romania | Odaia Creativa - The Creative Room
• 18.04.2017 | Shai Hoffmann | Germany | Startnext Crowdfunding
• 25.04.2017 | Clara Péron (Value for Good) | Germany | Balu und Du SROI-Analysis

Case Studies presented by Students

Germany

• "Cucula", Empowering refugees to build a professional future for themselves
• "MyBoo", Production of bicycles made of bamboo, revenues are used for student scholarships in Ghana
• "Upcycling Deluxe", Creating quality products from recycled materials
• "Ecosia Search Engine", Plant trees while you searching the web
• "Regional development of organic food with local society ", Provide housing space, keep low price
• "Gemeinnützige CLIMB GmbH", Equity in educational system for children
• "Über den Tellerrand", Empower people to create projects for cross-cultural exchange
• "DIALOGUE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE", Facilitate social inclusion of disabled, disadvantaged and elderly people on a global basis
• "The Marine Stewardship Council", MSC Standard for fish
• "Start with a Friend: Freundschaftliche Flüchtlingshilfe", Support refugees
• "Prinzessinnengärten", Educate people about organic food production and sustainable living
• "Ethno-Medical Centre Association", Health care and educational system for refugees

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• "Mozaik Foundation", Providing financial and advisory support to civil action

Brazil

• "Moradigna", Change and improve the lives of Brazilians
• "Foundation of entrepreneurship development for women and youth", Developing and promoting the creative thinking and productive activities

Romania

• "MamaPan", Production of healthy and nutritious bread without chemical additives
• "Atelierul de Pânză", Integration of disabled people into labor market
• "Greenpeace Romania", Protection and preservation of the environment
• "SC MADE IN ROȘIA MONTANĂ SRL-D", Hand made merino wool clothes
• "ECOPOLIS", Quiet and clean cities
• "Remesh", Fashion product from upcycling of advertising meshes
• "Creating Jobs For Elders", Jobs for Elders
• "RECICLETA", Recycle paper, plastic bottle and aluminium cans
• "Make a point", Regeneration and re-conversion of industrial spaces

Netherlands

• "The Ocean Cleanup", a Non-profit organization which developing advanced technologies to get rid of the world’s oceans of plastic
• "Ms. Nail", Acquiring knowledge and skills for women to solve everyday housework
• "AIESEC", Platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential
• "BioArt", Using cow manure to create bio product
• "Mud Jeans", Jeans production
• "Buurtboerderij Ons Genoegen", Work on the farm
• "De streek boer", Promote local farmers and local food

Canada

• "Elton Energy Cooperative", Developing community-based renewable energy

Austria

• "Edible Town Andernach", Improving socialization through Social Entrepreneurs

Mexico

• "Sistema Biobolsa", Creating value from waste

India

• "m.Paani", Mobile based loyalty programmes

Vietnam

• "I-nature", Organic produces

Iran

• "Raad al Ghadir Institute of Charity", Enhancing the capabilities of the disabled
• "Imam Ali’s Popular Student Relief Society", Enhance the life situation of the children and women affected by war
• "The Charitable Educational Complex of Tavanyaban", Enhancing the capabilities of the disabled

Colombia

• "Retorno al campo", Promotion and development of service activities
• "BAKONGO", Social integration through experiential education

Egypt

• "Sekem", Sustainable production

Bangladesh

• "JITA", Empowering women bringing market to the communities
• "Waste Concern", Recycling, environmental improvement, renewable energy, poverty reduction through job creation, and sustainable development

China

• "iBakery", Hire people with disabilities
• "Shanghai Young Bakers", Teach bakery and social skills for youth

Jordan

• "SEP Jordan", Hand embroidered fashion and home accessories
• "Educate kids how to draw and paint", Educate kids how to draw and paint specially who's with visual disabilities
• "Zikra Initiative", Urban and marginalized community residents may engage, interact, and exchange resources

Chile

• "TriCiclos", Recycling company

Russia

• "OGOROD", Development of the urban environment through festivals

United States

• "Support a classroom. Build a future", Connecting the public to public schools
• "Kick start", Lift millions of people out of poverty quickly, cost-effectively and sustainably
• "Alma Backyard Farms", Empowering and reintegrating the former prisoners

Kazakhstan

• "Training Cafe", Improvement of quality of life of people with mentally disabled

Bulgaria

• "The Bread Houses Network", Unite people from different ethic and social groups

Portugal

• "Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation", Improve quality of life through science, arts and education

C. SE4LC 2016

Cases presented in the Live Sessions

• 05.04.2016 | Corina Angelescu | Romania | The Alternative University Bucharest
• 12.04.2016 | Dieter van den Broeck | Belgium / South Africa | Commonland - 4 Returns from Landscape Restoration
• 26.04.2016 | Riinu Lepa | Estonia | Targupidi Lavka
• 14.06.2016 | Jaan Aps | Estonia | Estonian Social Entreprise Network Impact Analysis and Communication in Practise

Case Studies presented by Students

Romania

• "ViitorPlus ", Economic activities that integrate environmental and social considerations
• "CONCORDIA", Care and education for children and young people in family homes
• "Biohrana", Producing bio products to obtain profit for a disadvantaged social group
• "Santhe Teahouse", Serving coffee
• "Cafe Therapy", a space dedicated to those looking for a contemporary

Estonia

• "Ökokratt ", Increasing the environmental consciousness and sustainable lifestyle
• "Rosma Haridusselts ", General education school as a citizen initiative
• "Capture Estonia ", Offering one day nature tours, birdwatching tours, wildlife safaris and photography workshops
• "Capture Estonia ", Offering one day nature tours, birdwatching tours, wildlife safaris and photography workshops

Germany

• "Lemonaid ", Making soft drinks and using the benefits in variety of social projects
• "Das Kieler Tretwerk ", Facilitate social participation on the way to a sustainable society through educational work
• "Green City Solutions ", creating living conditions that allow a healthier life for everyone
• "Pestalozzi ", A place for children and adolescents in need
• "Association for Vertical Farming ", Leading and advancing the sustainable growth and development of the vertical farming movement
• "Gefangene helfen Jugendlichen ", supporting prisoners in their reintegration into society by being able to take action with them
• "Leonhard Unternehmertum für Gefangene ", making prisoners fit for professional life
• "Foodloop ", Application solution for the food retail industry and the consumer with helping people shop sustainably, reducing food waste, while saving you money

Mexico

• "FAIRTRASA", Empowers small-scale farmers to lift themselves out of poverty
• "Concentrarte", The integral education and resilience of the child through art

India

• "Sahaj ", Socio-economic empowerment of the women through art and craft based activities to secure her position in society

Latvia

• "Eagle's Wings", Christian Center that brings People Together for Faith, Friendship and Fun

Denmark

• "Specialisterne", Enable jobs for people with autism and similar challenges

France

• "fermes d'avenir", Accelerate the agricultural transition

Netherlands

• "Peerby", Mobile application that let you borrow everything you need from people in your neighborhood.