Social Entrepreneurship - Thematic Project Development Workshop

Social Entrepreneurship - Thematic Project Development Workshop

Workshop Date: January 11, 2025
Workshop Time: 12:00-15:00
Trainer Name: Ahmet Ali Sevim

Workshop Objective

The aim is to equip participants with the skills to identify societal problems in specific thematic areas (e.g., environment, education, health, climate crisis) and to develop social entrepreneurship projects addressing these issues. This process aims to enable participants to perform root cause analysis, create effective and sustainable solutions, develop innovative approaches, and learn the ways to acquire the knowledge and resources needed to implement these projects.

Workshop Importance

This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that increase their awareness in the field of social entrepreneurship while fostering the creation of creative and sustainable solutions needed in today’s world. By focusing on thematic areas, the problem analysis and solution development processes enhance participants’ innovative thinking and strategic decision-making abilities. Furthermore, this interactive and hands-on workshop strengthens skills in teamwork, leadership, and project management, thereby increasing the potential for impact on both individual and societal levels. It offers a unique experience for those starting their social entrepreneurship journey or aiming to take stronger steps in this field.

Workshop Content

• Introduction to the workshop's goals and expectations
• Icebreaker activity
• Introduction to the concept of social entrepreneurship
• Identification of thematic topics (Environment, education, health, climate, etc.)
• Group activity: Analyzing problems
• Root causes and solution proposals
• Social entrepreneurship project design
• Project presentation and feedback

Workshop Outcomes

• Gain the ability to identify societal problems and perform basic analysis.
• Acquire foundational knowledge of social entrepreneurship concepts.
• Develop creative and solution-oriented thinking skills.
• Gain the competency to devise short-term, actionable solutions.
• Strengthen effective communication and collaboration skills through group activities.
• Learn the process of developing and initiating a project idea.
• Enhance sensitivity toward social entrepreneurship and societal issues.

About the Trainer: Ahmet Ali SEVİM

Ahmet Ali Sevim is the Key Partner of FairBnB Turkey, one of the pioneers of sustainable and community-focused tourism models. As the Turkey representative of the Europe-based cooperative platform FairBnB, he supports a tourism approach prioritizing community over profit. Combining over 15 years of MICE and tourism sector experience with social impact, Ahmet Ali is the founder of Aliskon Tourism, specializing in congress and event management. He brings his managerial experience from international hotel chains like Hilton and Marriott into the field of social entrepreneurship, sharing his expertise in inspiring projects for young entrepreneurs.

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