partnership Nordics mental health 2025

Emerging adults experience lacking support for their mental health

In the Nordics, 70 percent of all emerging adults aged 18-29 have experienced mental health issues, while 5 out of 10 choose not to seek help due to stigma. Among those who do seek help, a majority (65%) feel that the support they receive is of poor quality, they are misunderstood or not taken seriously. This is highlighted in a new survey, the first of its kind that ensures representation of emerging adults (18-29) in Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. The survey was conducted by Perspetivo on behalf of Reach for Change, The Inner Foundation, and the Tim Bergling Foundation.

Baltics news projects 2025

Boosting Youth Employability through Cross-Sector Collaboration In Liepaja, Latvia

Reach for Change will together with House of Hope (HoH) and Liepaja City Municipality Central Administration (LCMCA) increase youth employment by strengthening the collaboration between social entrepreneurs and the municipality. Funded by the European Social Fund Agency’s Social Innovation Initiative, the partners of the new Joining Forces project are coming together to co-create a training program for disadvantaged youth.

Norad ESEA-Program Village Capital

A venture-building program aimed at creating a sustainable and resilient entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa

With support from Norad - the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - Village Capital (VilCap) is delivering the Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa (ESEA) program. This transformative ecosystem-building initiative aims to strengthen the capacity and impact of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and climate-focused early-stage startups in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

Baltics news impact projects 2025

Impact Baltic: Building a new impact fund for social enterprises

Impact Baltic, a newly launched European Social Fund + (ESF) project, aims to fill the gap in social finance for Baltic social enterprises by establishing a new impact fund and increasing the investment readiness of these social enterprises.

expertise partnership Europe 2025

Launch of DIGI SEII Project: Empowering Social Enterprises through Digitalization

The DIGI SEII (Digital Scaling for Social Enterprises: Empowering Impact and Innovation) project is a three-year initiative, co-funded by the European Union under the SMP-COSME 2023-SEED program. It sets to transform the digital capabilities of social enterprises (SEs) and their support organizations (SESOs) across Europe.

social innovation Södertörn ungdomssysselsättning

Ska främja social innovation med fokus på ungdomssysselsättning på Södertörn

Reach for Change ska tillsammans med Södertörns Högskola, SE Forum, Changers Hub och Fabege främja ungdomssysselsättningen på Södertörn genom stöd och coachning till blivande sociala entreprenörer i regionen. Det treåriga projektet finansieras av Svenska ESF-rådet och görs i samverkan med Flemingsberg Science, Södertörnskommunerna och Huddinge kommun.

2024 Social Entrepreneurship Year In Review Social Impact

2024 in a glance

2024 has been quite a year - with more than half of the world’s population going to the polls, and volatile conflicts and humanitarian crises feeding instability and worry. At Reach for Change, our solution to these anxious times is to rely on trust, community, and conviction that there are social entrepreneurs out there who can tackle these uncertainties with innovation and powerful solutions. Additionally, with a smart, brave, and passionate team, we overcame these uncertainties and could rely on our community of entrepreneurs and new and committed partners who have joined us.

Sofia Breitholtz

Sweden impact story

Building a more equal and inclusive Sweden by strengthening young women’s physical and mental health

Susan Dahlbeck grew up in Järva just outside Stockholm, where many people struggle with unequal opportunities and exclusion. She herself experienced how local gyms and sports activities were dominated by men and lacked safe places for young women. Over time Susan realized this was not just a personal frustration but a systemic problem. In 2019, she decided to act. She founded Healthy Women, a network empowering young women through physical activities and social connections.

blogpost Social Entrepreneurship Systems Change Impact Measurement

Measuring What Matters: Our Approach to Impact Measurement and Management

In the dynamic world of social entrepreneurship, where every action is designed to create a meaningful impact, measuring and managing that impact becomes crucial. It goes beyond simply quantifying results; it's about ensuring our efforts resonate with our mission and lead to tangible improvements in the lives of those we serve.

Shifteh Malithano

expertise impact Europe

Scaling Catalyst Initiative Announced to Boost Support for Social Entrepreneurs Across Europe

Reach for Change, ACT GRUPA, GROUPE SOS Pulse, Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia, and ScaleChanger have joined forces on a forward-looking initiative aimed at empowering social economy support organizations (SESOs) with the tools they need to help social entrepreneurs scale their impact across Europe.

expertise blogpost Africa EdTech

Unlocking potential for the future of learning in Africa

Africa is on the verge of a digital revolution, and education is no exception. With a growing young population and an increasing recognition of the potential of technology, educational technology (EdTech) is becoming a transformative force.

Shifteh Malithano

2024 Community Event Baltics Sea Impact Network

30 Baltic Sea Impact Network members from 6 countries meet in Tallinn

This month, we welcomed 30 Baltic Sea Impact Network members from six countries to Tallinn for our Community Event! As a bonus, we invited the members to join the largest sustainability festival in the Baltics - Impact Day. Members traveled from as far as Kyiv, Ukraine to finally get to know each other face-to-face.

Baltics impact investing Northern Europe Financial Solutions

Tailored financial tools for social entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs face unique challenges in balancing profit and purpose, requiring specialized financial tools to drive both social impact and sustainable growth. This article explores several tailored financial solutions available for social entrepreneurs in the Baltics and Northern Europe, designed to help these mission-driven ventures thrive.

Sweden partnering for change Social Entrepreneurship Innovation

Partnering for Change 2024: Innovation for a more inclusive Sweden

On Thursday, September 26th, we celebrated the 14th edition of our event series, Partnering for Change, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Andréa Råsberg

Baltics news projects 2024

When online meetings lead to real-life collaboration: Baltic Sea Impact Network members meet in Riga

An exciting collaboration is taking shape as Baltic Sea Impact Network members take advantage of the mobility opportunity and meet in Riga.

education news Ethiopia programs

Empowering Ethiopia’s EdTech Founders: Insights from the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Immersion Week

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ethiopia brought together 12 pioneering EdTech enterprises committed to transforming educational outcomes for underserved youth across the country.