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As part of this project, we organised the following activities:
- International Round Table Discussion
- Online workshops in the Netherlands and Bulgaria
- Webinar where participants shared their digital stories for social impact
We invite you to evaluate your experience in these activities. Your feedback is anonymous and will be used only for project evaluation, reporting, and improvement of future learning activities.
Stories of our participants
Maya Zupnik, educational expert and teacher trainer, dedicated Cambridge-qualified English Teacher, IB Teacher of Theory of Knowledge. In 2025, her company became a coordinator of an Erasmus+ Project Empowering Volunteers With Ai-Powered Tools For Refugee Language Proficiency (2025-1-NL01-KA210-ADU-000354139)
Dr. Valerii Momot, a Ukrainian displaced professional with a master’s degree in engineering and a PhD in management. With over 20 years of experience in research and education, he specialises in organisational development and economic governance. In 2025, he founded NL-UA Consulting to help displaced Ukrainians build their lives and careers in the Netherlands.
Anika Brain is an EdTech entrepreneur and co-founder of PlaySEND. With over 20 years of experience in language education and inclusive learning design, she has helped create digital learning environments used by more than 300,000 students. Anika develops innovative educational projects that combine new learning formats using digital platforms such as Roblox and Minecraft while bringing a strong cross-cultural perspective to education initiatives.
Ivaylo Georgiev is the founder at Entrepreneurs Night Out, a series of monthly live networking events focused on bringing people together through real conversations, in-person meetings, and long-term community building. Over the years, the initiative has grown into one of the most established live networking formats in Bulgaria, with a strong focus on consistency, quality, and meaningful connections.
Elizabet Nentcheva is enthusiastic UX Design student with a passion for blending creativity with functionality. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Design, and Multimedia, with a focus on exploring the intersection of technology and human experience.
Results and Impact
- Enhanced Digital Storytelling Skills: Social enterprises gain the ability to effectively communicate their missions through engaging digital stories, increasing their reach to clients, investors, and partners.
- Increased Visibility: Sustainable businesses 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 foster greater support for sustainable business models and practices within the EU.
- Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups: Social enterprises that support vulnerable groups see increased economic participation, contributing to a more inclusive and resilient society.
- Cross-border Collaboration: The partnership between the Netherlands and Bulgaria provides 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 sets a benchmark for the use of digital storytelling to scale the impact of sustainable enterprises.
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