4 R1.T2 – Module 4: Solutions to environmental problems through social entrepreneurship INTRODUCTION Social Entrepreneurship constitutes one of the key business models that are primarily focused on having environmental, social, and economic values integrated within their mission along with their everyday practices. Through social entrepreneurship the youths can address social and or environmental challenges that their communities are facing by providing innovative solutions. In fact, learners will become aware of social entrepreneurship and the possibilities that it provides to the society in general, the advantages that it entails along with the promotion of social innovation and social cohesion and how these could lead to the betterment of their communities. Learning Outcomes Knowledge After the completion of this module, you will: ü Be familiar with social entrepreneurship principles and characteristics ü Be familiar with the term of Social Innovation and its importance ü Be aware of the benefits that social innovation and social entrepreneurship can bring to the community Skills After the completion of this module, you will be able to: ü Analyse a social / environmental problem using the appropriate tools and understand the challenge behind it ü Use design thinking tools and theory of change in order to provide solutions to different social/ environmental problems Competences After the completion of this module, you will be competent to: ü Address environmental issues that could be resolved through social entrepreneurship ü Identify a social and/ or environmental problem and come up with the most appropriate solution ü Inspire your peers presenting them ideas to solve environmental problems through social innovation
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