Social enterprises surviving in times of crises: When cakes and chocolates do not taste so sweet
Roundabout I The objective of this session is to meet social entrepreneurs and learn how they cope with all challenges brought by the latest pandemic but also how they adopt to new circumstances and try to proactively deal with crises.
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Alemka is a director at social enterprise Hedona d.o.o. chocolate factory in Croatia. She is passionate about bringing together advancement in rural economy and social growth of a community, hiring more people with disability and creating opportunities for those in need. She is actively helping raising funds for social improvement in the small city of Križevci, expanding the current production to a new, larger production site. Thanks to an excellent education she has promptly advanced in the field of Food Manufacturing. Having previously worked as a Technical Manager and a Quality Assurance Technologist, her goal has always been to bring new technologies and higher quality standards into Food Manufacturing. At her current position, she is devoted to an overall development of the company, bringing together many people to create high quality chocolate products. Her impact on the society has been recognized by many local associations, further connecting her vast knowledge and experience to ensure constant growth. Al
Helena Loureiro
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North Region Director
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Kristine Kandelaki
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Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia
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Civil Society Organizations' Development Program Manager
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I am Civil Society Organizations Development Program Manager and leading Trainer/Consultant at the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG). I find extremely inspiring working with CSOs, Community based organizations and Social Enterprises using long term approach which includes in-depth needs assessment and tailored organizational development services. Currently, I am intensively working on social impact management and measurement issues and trying to bring more knowledge to my country.
Psychologist by background, I hold Masters Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology. I have intensive experience in designing and delivering tailored trainings not only for CSOs, but also for business and public organization.
Tim Straight
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Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF)
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Founder/Executive Director
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Development of smaller communities, product development using traditional skill sets, entrepreneur mentoring, female entrepreneur empowerment
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Born in the US, lived 16 years in Norway before moving to Armenia in 2000. Represent both Finland and Norway as their honorary consul in Armenia. Founded the Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF) in 2013, as a reaction to reporting to Helsinki and Oslo on poverty, stunning, domestic violence and more in rural Armenia. Decided to do something about it.
Nathalie Ballan
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GRACE
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BOARD MEMBER
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Sustainable development and social innovation. Created her first social “venture” when she was 12 to organize sports activities for the children of the suburb she was living in. Funded Sair da Casca 25 years ago, the first and leading consulting enterprise focused on social responsibility and innovation. As a volunteer, Nathalie is the General Secretary of Economic French Council in Portugal, AdR Fellow, Board Member at GRACE Portugal and Mentor of several social entrepreneurs in France and Portugal.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalieballan/
Johann Heep
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Erste Group Bank AG- Social Banking
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Social Banking Development
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Neve Mazzoleni
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UniCredit Social Impact Banking
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Communication and Partnership Manager
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Social Innovation, Social Business, Impact, Culture, Art, Philosophy
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Selina Haeny
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Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC
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Gender and Private Sector Policy Advisor
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