Specially with the current international crisis since the invasion of Ukraine and the confussion created by the new administration in US, time has come to change the economic model of mass consumption. But as a first principle, politicians must engage with honesty and telling the truth, in public and in private. And respect the others, more than ever. We must tend to attain the Sustainable Development Goals. Everyone has to cooperate in order to address the social issues. Environment is our main concern to act at this moment to create momentum against climate change.
The vehicle is a social enterprise?
Not exclusively. Individuals also have an important role to play. Most of the social businesses get started by engaged citizens who want to make a contribution solving a social problem. Nowadays is important to work to defend the international order, after the meeting between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine nor Europe.
What can I do as a citizen?
Choose one of the Development Goals that resonates within you and start acting: You can join a non for profit organization or an NGO’s if you like. A non economic activity can be the beginning like starting a campaign or helping someone in need. Criticizing the attacks against democracy or the independence of the courts is another one.
What if I have a social business idea?
If you have an idea for a profit or a not-for-profit there are plenty of organizations to help with your business plan. There are legal differences and requirements to be met and different tax consequences regarding your legal structure. For example, charities can receive donations which have tax deductions for the donors.
Keep always in mind the social issue and the beneficiaries of it. Your project has to be financially sustainable but the social goal is the key.
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