In the face of global challenges such as climate change, transitioning from a linear to a circular economy is crucial. Social enterprises, often operating in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly tourism, upcycling, and repair services, play an important role in fostering these changes. Additionally, these businesses contribute to inclusivity by creating opportunities for vulnerable groups like migrants, seniors, and people with disabilities.

However, social enterprises face significant competition from larger corporations, and many lack the skills to communicate their mission and impact effectively. This project focuses on equipping these enterprises with digital storytelling skills to amplify their social mission and attract more support from stakeholders.

Project partners are proud to receive the support of Erasmus+ Cooperation partnership program (Project No: 2024-1-NL01-KA210-ADU-000254862).

We expect to achieve the following results:

• Enhanced Digital Storytelling Skills: Social enterprises will gain the ability to effectively communicate their missions through engaging digital stories, increasing their reach to clients, investors, and partners.
• Increased Visibility: Sustainable businesses will experience heightened visibility and recognition across international markets, boosting their opportunities for collaboration and growth.
• Advancement of Sustainability Goals: By raising awareness of the social and environmental challenges these enterprises address, the project will foster greater support for sustainable business models and practices within the EU.
• Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups: Social enterprises that support vulnerable groups will see increased economic participation, contributing to a more inclusive and resilient society.
• Cross-border Collaboration: The partnership between the Netherlands and Bulgaria will provide mutual learning opportunities, encouraging the sharing of innovative business practices and technological solutions that promote sustainability.
• Setting a benchmark: By sharing the results with educators, businesses, and social enterprises across the EU, this project will set a benchmark for the use of digital storytelling to scale the impact of sustainable enterprises.

In October 2024, we meet for the first time to discuss general project timeline, activities and dissemination. We are looking forward to working together!