How social entrepreneurship creates opportunities for social participation
Democracy thrives on participation - and participation needs spaces in which people can act, shape and contribute their own ideas. In addition to traditional educational institutions, entrepreneurial initiatives are also making an important contribution to democracy education today: they combine economic activity with social responsibility and show that entrepreneurship is not a contradiction to democracy, but a driving force for its further development.
What exactly distinguishes social entrepreneurs from traditional entrepreneurs and how do they succeed in using entrepreneurial means to promote political education and make democratic values a practical experience?
After a classification of social entrepreneurship and a look at the sector, the session will focus on a discussion with social entrepreneurs from the region. We will hear reports from their practical experience, add the academic perspective to the mix and discuss entrepreneurial ideas for a vibrant, sustainable democracy.
On the podium:
- Bernhard Lorig, start-up coach at RPTU & HS Kaiserslautern start-up office.
- Dr. Johanna Rothmann, Chairwoman of the Social Innovation Center and spokeswoman of the regional group of the Social Entrepreneurship Network Germany e.V.
- Pauline Wittkowsky, Social Entrepreneur of incalor UG
- Adina Krauß, Entrepreneur and employee at Wertzeug e.V. - Association for Democracy Education
- N.N.
When? 18:00 - 20:00
Where? Audimax, RPTU Campus Landau