We invite you to take part in the roundtable “Social Economy as a Response to Community Challenges: from Care to Green Entrepreneurship.”
The Platform for Social Change invites representatives of government authorities, local self-government, educational institutions, social services, civil society and faith-based organizations, businesses, and social entrepreneurs to take part in a roundtable dedicated to the role of the social economy in building resilient communities.
📍 Venue: Khmelnytskyi, Optima Campus Inspire Hotel, 10 Hnata Chekirda Street
📅 Date: April 30
📝 Participation is subject to prior registration.
What will we talk about?
During the meeting, we will discuss how social entrepreneurship, the development of social services, support for youth initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration can become practical tools for responding to the current challenges faced by communities in the Khmelnytskyi region.
Special attention will be given to:
- challenges in the field of care and social services;
- the role of the social economy in community development;
- opportunities for youth green entrepreneurship;
- partnerships between government, education, civil society, and business;
- identifying joint solutions to support vulnerable groups and foster local initiatives.
Purpose of the event
The roundtable aims to create a space for open dialogue among key regional stakeholders, gather needs and proposals, identify opportunities for collaboration, and initiate new partnerships in the field of social entrepreneurship and the social economy.
Who is this event for?
Participants include:
- representatives of regional and local authorities
- local self-government bodies
- social services and institutions
- educational institutions
- civil society and charitable organizations
- faith-based organizations
- business representatives
- social entrepreneurs
- alumni of the Platform for Social Change programs
- everyone working on community development and supporting social initiatives
What will participants gain?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- take part in a strategic discussion on current regional challenges
- present the needs and initiatives of their organization
- find new partners for collaboration
- contribute to building a regional support network for social entrepreneurship
- become part of future joint actions and initiative.
Why is this important?
Today, communities need new approaches to addressing social, economic, and demographic challenges. The social economy offers an opportunity to combine social impact, economic viability, and local collaboration. That is why the roundtable will serve as a platform for identifying practical solutions that can strengthen community resilience and create new opportunities for people.
