Case Studies Community Learning For Local Change

Community Learning for Local Change Online Course 2021

Case Studies Presented by Students

Bangladesh

• "Green Savers", To maintain the city's green spaces from declining due to urbanization and climate change
• "GARBAGEMAN", Cleaner and Greener Bangladesh by introducing a modern and scientific approach towards an efficient waste management system

Belarus

• "The AUB Neighborhood Initiative", To create connection between people, to involve neighbours in the life of neighborhood, to make the life better

Canada

• "Brinkman Reforestation", Setting a trend for a better life, a cleaner air and a friendlier Environment

Colombia

• "Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour", Show to the world a different face of Medellin through the “Comuna 13 Graffititour”

Estonia

• "Petiole", help to measure plants in real time with a smartphone
• "SLAK Ateliers", Providing housing for visual Arts
• "EcoVrede", To realize the sustainable living and human and above all natural society in the 21st century

Ethiopia

• "Cultivaid", Empower farmers through knowledge sharing and building infrastructure of local expertise to support the process

Egypt

• "SEKEM, Egypt", Established Biodynamic agriculture as the competitive solution for the environmental social and food security challenges of the 21st century

Germany

• "Solidarische Landwirtschaft - SoLaWi", Solidarity-based agriculture
• "Freunde und Förderer des Stadtpark Fischeln", Realize largest green space in Krefeld with the help of members and donations
• "UGF Farms", Nutrition via the ‘Zero Carbon Food’
• "Prinzessinnengärten", Creating Green space in the heart of the community which is simultaneously a place of learning
• "Stadlücken e.V", Finding gaps in the urban system and making them accessible and useable for the whole urban society
• "Vision Hope International e.V.", To bring hope to desperate areas, providing emergency relief and long-term, integrated development assistance
• "HobbyHimmel", Provide tools, machines and affordable space “open workshop” that easily accessible

Honduras

• "educate", To empower children and youth in Honduras through community-driven projects that focus on education

India

• "Sadhana Forest India", Water conservation, afforestation, food security and people
• "Mangrove Boardwalk, Panjim, Goa, India", Integrate Ecosystem & Biodiversity values in development Process
• "Govardhan Ecovillage", Living in harmoney with Nature
• "Forest Creators", To bring back lost forests
• "Khamir Craft Resource Center", To create a Democratic and empowering space through the exchange of ideas and collaboration
• "Hyderabad Biodiversity Protection", Bringing open spaces under greenery by raising different types of plantation models
• "ONganic Foods", To build a sustainable organic resilient community in Rural India

Indonesia

• "Measuring disaster-resilient communities", The importance of hazard preventions

Iraq

• "The Iraqi Children Foundation", Intervenes with love and hope in the lives of children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by criminals, traffickers, and extremists

Jordan

• "ORENDA", To raise awareness on social issues through art
• "JORDAN RIVER FOUNDATION", To engage Jordanians to realize their full economic potential and overcome social challenges, especially child abuse
• "MEDA", Creates business ventures and solutions to poverty around the Globe
• "7hills Park", JORDANIAN NON PROFIT USING SKATEBOARDING AS A TOOL FOR GENDER EQUALITY

Lebanon

• "Himaya", To prevent violence against children and offer the support needed for abused children on a psychosocial and legal level
• "Beit el Baraka", To ensure dignity to hard working Lebanese citizens by assisting them in their struggle with the increasing cost of living
• "Compost Baladi", To promote the recovery of valuable resources from bio-waste
• "Baban Gon", To end insecurity, help make smallholder farmer members more money
• "Catalytic Action", To empower vulnerable children and their communities through participatory built interventions

Morocco

• "The RIAM", RIAM works for the emergence and development of agroecology in Morocco

Netherlands

• "BlauweWijkEconomieis", Ideals about sustainability and circular Economy
• "Foodforest Ketelbroek", To combine nature and agriculture
• "Milieudefensie Arnhem", A clear and Climate proof Society
• "The BlauweWijkEconomie", A sustainable and circular neighborhood with citizen participation
• "De Moestuin", Creating a work and learning place for people with addiction, psychological problems
• "Rotterdams WeerWoord", Make Rotterdam a city safe from climate change with the people from Rotterdam
• "Hoeve Klein Mariëndaal", Increasing the quality of life for people with Disabilities
• "De Lichtenvoorde", Providing help for people with disabilities, from children to elderly people
• "Urban Garden Dieren – West", Create an abundant food for people in need by planting gardens on unused land and space
• "Urban Garden Kweekland", To use entrepreneurial skills for the right goals

New Zealand

• "Gap Filler", To design and create the conditions for engaging, experimental and playful encounters to connect people to place
• "Share an Idea", Gather ideas on how to rebuild and redevelop the city

Palestine

• "CANAAN INSTITUTE", Providing appropriate educational and health environmental conditions for children
• "BuildPalestine", To build a global community of supporters and connect innovative
• "TAAWON ORGANIZATION", trives to make a distinguished contribution toward furthering the progress of Palestinians, preserving their heritage and identity
• "Dalia Association", mobilize and properly utilize resources necessary to empower a vibrant, independent, and accountable civil society, through community-controlled grant-making
• "The Red Cross", Provides emergency assistance, Disaster relief and Education

Poland

• "The Reconstruction of Warsaw after WW2", Preserving their identity and their culture as well as Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development

Romania

• "ADEPT Foundation", To protect high nature value farmed Landscapes
• "Fundația Noi Orizonturi (New Horizons Foundation)", To inspire Youth to lead and to produce social change
• "MumaPădurii", To reforest Romania
• "MaiMultVerde", To build a new culture of volunteering for the environment in Romania
• "AGENT GREEN Association", To promote solutions for the conservation of Biodiversity and ensuring the well-being of future Generations
• "THE ROMANIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION", Promoting sustainable development through the strengthening of environmental NGOs and civic participation
• "Skanska", Provides innovative and sustainable solutions to create a sustainable future for its employees, customers, shareholders and communities
• "RECICLETA", To promote recycling in a creative and eco friendly way
• "The MaiMultVerde Association", To leave a legacy for their children by providing access to clean water
• "Mira Rehab", Motivate people to get better in a faster, easy and fun way through physical therapy
• "Sheida Café", Providing medical Insurance for people in need and access to Education for Children
• "Eco Herbal", Produces, collects and processes medicinal and aromatic plants
• "Mesteshukar ButiQ", working on revaluing traditional Roma craftsmanship
• "AGENT GREEN ASSOCIATION", Environmental protection

Singapore

• "Edible Garden City", To Promote Urban Farming

Sri Lanka

• "Barefoot Ceylon", Facilitating the elevation and empowerment of women in the workplace

Syria

• "Molhem School", To provide aid to internally displaced persons in Syria and to Syrian refugees living in camps of neighboring countries
• "Catalytic Action", To empower vulnerable children and their communities through participatory built interventions
• "Jusoor", To educate Syrian refugee youth, and cater to children with disabilities

United Kingdom

• "Oxfam International", Towards a just and sustainable world; fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice
• "Redlees", a diverse co-operative of artists formed to organize and promote the collective and individual work of the residents of Redlees Studios

USA

• "CAFF", To build sustainable food and farming systems that create more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems
• "Green city growers", Transforming underutilized spaces into biodiverse productive landscapes
• "Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation", Fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world
• "charity:Water", To end the water crisis and provide help for millions of people who are lacking basic access to clean water
• "Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)", Disaster relief and serving communities
• "Miracle", To make all children feel included on the playground

Yemen

• "ADRA", Provides HEALTH FACILITIES, EDUCATION, LIVELIHOODS and EMERGENCY response

Zimbabwe

• "Kufunga Ndiye Munhu Community Grassroots Smart Village", Stopping depopulation of rural areas and overburdening of cities

Community Learning for Local Change Online Course 2020

Case Studies Presented by Students

Afghanistan

• "TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN", To preserve historic areas and communities with rich cultural heritage

Algeria

• "Collectif Torba (Soil)", To help people living in respect of the Earth, the nature and environment

Canada

• "Philips Farevaag Smallenberg & The Planning Partnership", Bring life back to abandoned areas

Central America

• "Planteterra", To support community owned enterprises

China

• "Gehl Architects", Cities for People' Changing the paradigm in planning and design towards cities that are made for people

Cyprus

• “Urban Gorillas”, Bringing sustainability to urban areas through the community

Estonia

• "The Paper Mill Asssociation", Being a focal point in synergy between people, Crafts and Art
• "Project KODU", Creating sustainable and mindful tourism
• "THE LAHEMAA HERITAGE HOUSE", To keep tradition and cultural heritage alive

Ethiopia

• “Urban Gorillas”, To inspire people to stand up for nature through collective action

Germany

• "The German organisation NABU", To inspire people to stand up for nature through collective action ages
• Der bunte Kreis (Schwäbisch Gmünd)", Help and assistance for families with severely sick children
• "Weltladen Metzingen", Selling goods from southern parts of the earth to fair prices
• "Basic Bio", To Create a fair-trade chain
• "Help e.V.", provides help for people in need
• "Cleanup Network e.V. Stuttgart", To make the world a better place and to protect nature
• "The Kressbronn Toril Education Program", provides school money for needy children from the Davao slums
• "The Alumni portal Deutschland", Creates an active networking point for the worldwide exchange of knowledge
• "Bonding studenteninitiative", Providing students skills and experiences
• "ZORA", To shape a better future for professional women
• "Jourvie", Lift the stigma around eating disorders
• "Educat e.V", Supporting children and teenager in their needs and talents
• "Oekogeno", Housing to improve the living condition of the people
• "Bürgerstiftung Nürtingen", To set visible points of focus for interaction in the city
• "Corporate Learning Community", To innovate the way of learning in organizations
• "Prinzessinnengärten", Urban gardening project
• "(B) Energy", Building a bio gas plant with bio gas backpack
• "Social Home Help GmbH", Bring homeless people as a part of society
• "STADTACKER URBAN COMMUNITY GARDEN", To communicate to all interested people
• "Urban Agricultural Systems", Creates value through organizing workshops

Iran

• "Solar Energy cells", Provision of electricity

Israel

• "Ariel Sharon Park Company Ltd", Managing the largest metropolitan park in Israel

Italy

• "Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity", Raising awareness of Biodiversity and its cultural, ecological, social and economic value

Jordan

• "The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI)", Transforming tourism into a force for biodiversity conservation and sustainable community development
• "The GEF Small Grants Program (SGP)", To help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental, economic and social problems, which are the three pillars of a sustainable system
• "GEF Small Grants Program", Providing financial and technical support to projects that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people's well-being and livelihoods
• "Natura 2000", Proposes polices and legislation that protect natural habitats and birds
• "The Human Center For Animal Welfare (HCAW)", Promotes Animal Welfare issues
• "Zikra Initiative", To diminish the socio-economic gap
• "Plan International Jordan", To address the biggest inequalities and violations of children’s rights
• "Bilforon App", Creating a positive impact on the community by empowering women and reducing unemployment rate
• "The Jordan River Fondation", To empower society, especially women and children
• "The Mercy Corps", Helping build secure, productive and just communities
• "The Dana cooperative", Develops a community owned, sustainable tourism
• "FAO", Provides sustainable water supply

Lebanon

• "Ocean Conservancy", To protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges
• "Green Hand Organization", To create an awareness of biodiversity
• "Economic empowerment of rural", To make more sustainable and environmental community

Mexico

• "Community Development Center Centéotl A.C.", To promote in a professional and participatory manner, based on cultural identity

Myanmar

• "Waste Management Strategy", To reduce waste generation

Morocco

• "Planeterra", Provide capacity training in the form of English language skills, conversation aids for travelers
• "ICARDA", To reduce poverty and enhance food, water, and nutritional security and environmental health in the face of global challenges

Netherlands

• "Wetlands International", Dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands
• "DOSS-program for Sustainable Development", Sustainable Development of Urban Systems in Breda city
• "The Buurtgroenbedrijf", To make a completely self-sufficient neighborhood
• "Spijkerbed", Tourism with home experience
• "Veerhuis", Social (green) entrepreneurship
• "BOOST Arnhem", Safe place for integration
• "Kweekland", Food forest
• "Starters4communities", Create social impact in projects and businesses

Nepal

• "HattiHatti", To educate women from marginalized communities

Palestine

• "Women Supporting Women", Empowering women in rural societies and giving them a voice
• "Karama Organization – Dheisheh Rooftop Gardens", To develop the abilities, skills and creativity of People

Peru

• "Planeterra", Empowering the local women of the Community

Romania

• "Bine Boutique", Increase socially responsible consumption of clothing
• "Atelierul de Pânză", Making environmentally and human-friendly textile products
• "SOMARO Social Supermarket", Help people threatened by poverty
• "Mesteshukar Butiq", To connect people ethnically, culturally and socially
• "MaiMultVerde", To create an active community of volunteers that will make sustainable changes for the environment in Romania
• "UtilDeco", To create jobs to people with disabilities and vulnerable groups

Russia

• "The Imperial Gardens", Nature in collaboration with art

Saudi Arabia

• "Wadi Hanifah", To rehabilitate and restore the site for agricultural stability, recreational and tourism development

Slovenia

• "Beyond a Construction Site (KUD Obrat)", Encouraging urban gardening

South African

• "Livestock Wealth", To add greater impact on small scale farmers

Uganda

• "COBATI", Creates tourism potential within their mindset & leading to a better life

United Kingdom

• "UKHarvest", To solve the food poverty

United Arab Emirates

• "Al Wathba Wetland Reserve", To provide more diversity, both of habitat and of the species

United States of America

• "The Social Enterprise Alliance", Empower social enterprises and social entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to succeed
• "OneSeed Expeditions", Invest in the communities that make the places we explore great
• "Pacific Institute, USA", Creates and advances solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges
• "California Agriculture Water Stewardship Initiative", Developed a corporate water management in California
• "Bix Tex Urban Farms", Sustainable Urban Agriculture
• "Danny Woo Community Garden", Traditional Asian methods of urban farming
• "The Distributed Urban Farm Initiative", Use local agriculture to encourage healthy food choices

Community Learning for Local Change Online Course 2019

Case Studies Presented by Students

Cyprus

• “Urban Gorillas”, Bringing sustainability to urban areas through the community

Estonia

• “The Onion Route (Sibulatee), Network connecting cultures and entrepreneurs
• “Luke Manor”, Preservation of historical, natural, and cultural values through rennovations

Finland

• “Luckan Integration”, Support for immigrants

France

• “Graines de Joie”, Provides assistance to underprivileged children around the world
• “Getaround (Drivy)”, Car sharing

Germany

• “Kulturgrenzenlos”, Tandems for students and refugees
• “More Than Shelters”, Housing for refugees
• “Flüchtlingsrat Baden-Württemberg“ and their project, “Welcome to BW” , Support for refugees
• “Etzelfarm”, A space for youth development regardless of social background
• “Artur”, A space for the student community
• “Ecosia”, A sustainable online search engine that plants trees
• “Green City”, Working to create a sustainable, environmentally friendly city
• “Soulbottle”, Sustainable water bottles and providing clean water
• “Weltladen Metzingen“, Sustainable, fair trade shop supporting multiple causes including environmental protection
• “Prinzessinnengarten”, Bringing the community together, improving the environment
• “HOBBYHIMMEL”, Providing workshops, tools, and space for people to learn how to make things with their hands
• “Frents”, A platform to share items

India

• “Anthill Creations”, Creates sustainable public spaces, particularly play spaces for children
• “Paani Foundation”, Working to fight drought

Jordan

• “The Zikra Initiative”, A skill exchange program
• “Jordan Green Building Council”, Environment and green concepts
• “Center for the Study of the Built Environment”, Enhancing the quality of urban life through classes and projects
• “Jabal al-Qal’a Community Park Project”, A Park for the community
• “Enhancing Civic Responsibility of Youth in Schools Project”, Empower youth in school projects
• “The Orenda Tribe”, Empowerment (particularly youth empowerment), community and sustainability through art and story-telling
• “Arab Group for the Protection of Nature”, Environmental protection
• “Mazraati Farmer’s Market”, Healthy, local food as well as community events and community integration

Lebanon

• “Live Love Recycle”, Recycling initiative
• “SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon”, Providing children with family-based care
• "Children's Village", Part of the international organization
• “Arcenciel”, Supporting underprivileged and marginalized communities
• “Haven for Artists”, Promotion of the modern underground art scene

Netherlands

• “Groene Rijders / Green Riders”, Distribution of goods through the use of bicycles
• “Le Compostier”, Composting through the use of “worm hotels”
• “Bambook”, Reusable notebook
• “PUURland”, Sustainability through food and employment
• “T-Huis“, Employment opportunities
• “Boerderij't Paradijs”, Farming and healthcare (“social care farm”)
• “BuurtGroenBedrijf”, Neighborhood improvement
• “Resto van Harte”, Stimulate community cohesion and providing employment for those in need through a restaurant

Palestine

• “RIWAQ”, Preserves/restores Palestine’s architectural heritage, supports social enterprises such as:
• “Rozana Association for Rural Tourism”, Promotes sustainable development in rural Palestine

Romania

• “ More Green” (MaiMultVerde), Environmental protection and sustainability
• “Upside-Down”, Upcycling initiative
• “Somaro Supermarket”, Food waste management and social supermarket
• Bine Boutique (Good Boutique)”, Charity shop working to reduce textile waste and provide clothing to those in need

United States of America

• “Friends of the High Line”, Hybrid public space
• “Forge Portland”, A hub for entrepreneurs
• “Included”, Working toward inclusion of migrants in cities
• “Stockbox Neighborhood Grocery”, Bringing food and community together
• “NYC Parks and Recreation”, Responsible for the preservation of the natural areas of New York City

Social Entrepreneurship for Local Change Online Course 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

Written Case Study

• Urban Challenge Example on Urban Pastoralism by Roxana Triboi

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
• "Asociația Ivan Patzaichin", Aims at the realization and promotion of sustainable development projects of local and regional interest

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 gemeinnützige GmbH", provide IT services and products with training employees with and without disabilities
• "CAP Market", Offering jobs at food markets to disabled 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 jobs to long-term unemployed people
• "Eyd Humanitarian Clothing", fashion that is humanitarian and produced in workshops that target victims of trafficking
• "Oceanbasis", specializes in making marine natural products for the health of people available

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

Social Entrepreneurship for Local Change Online Course 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

Social Entrepreneurship for Local Change Online Course 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", A cozy place to Serve coffee while socializing
• "Cafe Therapy", a space dedicated to those looking for a contemporary
• "Uleiosul", Urban pilot project for the collection of household oil and fats
• "Asociatia Komunitas", An interdisciplinary socio-anthropological and educational laboratory, a space of constant experiments in urban life
• "GEAC", Education and Citizenship Action Group
• "Quib", Workshop to promote the principles of circular economy and cradle-to-cradle design
• "Universitatea Alternativa", Alternative University that has an impact on the growth of students
• "Let's Do It Romania", participating volunteer in cleaning waste

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
• "Metsanurme ", A non-profit association consists of local residents and representatives of summer residents who actively participate in various events
• "K6K ", Provides legal analyses on environmental law and its application
• "MTÜ Sänna Kultuurimõis ", providing guests with the environment and activities that inspire, harmonize, and give a positive impulse to finding the way for themselves

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
• "ZBBS ", A place of intercultural encounter, exchange and learning supported by volunteers
• "Code for Germany ", A program supported by the Open Knowledge Foundation Germany to promote developments in transparency, open data, and civic technology
• "Hack your city", To enable people to solve problems in their city
• "Green wall Tec", transforming cities into green lungs, becoming the oases of a new, urban lifestyle
• "Regionalwert AG", organizing the interaction of investors and partner companies to build a sustainable regional economy around Freiburg
• "PariSERVE", Execution of the payroll and financial accounting as well as the business consulting
• "HEMPELS", to help those in need to overcome poverty and social exclusion, and to promote measures and projects that help people to overcome the consequences of an emergency
• "Lokalportal", An application that tells you What's new in your neighborhood
• "Tausche Bildung für Wohnen", Transferability of exchanges Housing education to other neighborhoods (social franchise model)
• "Deine Straße", foster the community between neighbors and enable them to discover unimaginable abilities and offers to citizens

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
• "Zup de Cp", promoting the academic success by giving opportunities to thousands of students from disadvantaged families to study

Netherlands

• "Peerby", Mobile application that let you borrow everything you need from people in your neighborhood
• "ASC", Making Amsterdam a smart city
• "Fair 2", A social enterprise with the aim of contributing to economic development and self-empowerment
• "Water for life ", A foundation that fights for the ability of poor people to provide safe drinking water for them
• "Esdege reigersdaal ", An organization for services to people with disabilities
• "Arnhem voor Vluchtelingen ", links social initiatives to the needs of refugees and acts as a point of contact for COA and the municipality

Portugal

• "Patronato", A institution for protection, promotion, development and personal and social reintegration by guiding children, youth and disable people

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• "Nesto Vise", promoting positive changes in society by providing the opportunity for individuals and groups to build formal and non-formal education and work