The True Value of Forests: insights from Switzerland
In the Emmental Valley in Switzerland, 35 experts from diverse sectors came together to address the pressing issues around the value of forests and how to balance their role in supporting human needs with environmental health, particularly in the context of Switzerland’s Energy Policy 2050.
Ardook’s mission to transform lives through sustainable employment for single mothers
Ardook, founded by Shogher Atanesyan, is an Armenia-based social enterprise dedicated to providing sustainable income to single mothers caring for disabled children by offering flexible employment opportunities through laundry services. Ardook has quickly made an impact by empowering these mothers with jobs that allow them to balance work with caregiving responsibilities.
Building a thriving Armenia through sustainable tourism: the journey of ONEArmenia
Founded in 2012, ONEArmenia (1A) has been on a mission to build a thriving Armenia by funding sustainable projects with radical transparency at the heart of their efforts. Among the first organisations to join Impact Hub Yerevan in 2016, 1A and its community of over 100,000 supporters have successfully implemented more than 35 socio-economic projects in rural Armenia.
Three decades of impact: Sair da Casca’s journey to sustainability
Since its inception in 1994, Sair da Casca has been at the forefront of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development in Portugal. As the first consulting firm in the country to specialise in these areas, Sair da Casca offers comprehensive analyses and innovative strategies to help businesses navigate their societal impact.
Saghar Hamidzade’s inspiring journey of empowerment at Impact Hub Lisbon
Saghar Hamidzade, a dedicated entrepreneur in the social sector, has found her home and community at Impact Hub Lisbon since joining in 2022. With a background in technology consulting and humanitarian work, Saghar co-founded Nectar Consulting, a women-led firm offering tech services to social impact organisations, and SOMA Cultura, an association supporting migrant musicians in Lisbon.
Pearl Jars: Crafting sustainable solutions in Lisbon’s entrepreneurial hub
Lukas Boettger, Director of Pearl Jars, has found a home for his innovative lifestyle brand within the vibrant community of Impact Hub Lisbon. Since joining in 2020, Lukas has spearheaded Pearl Jars’ mission to deliver healthy and eco-friendly packaging solutions for everyday household products. Through collaboration and dedication to sustainability, Pearl Jars has become a beacon of innovation in Lisbon’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Navigating new horizons: Filiboosta’s collaborative success at Impact Hub Florence
Cesare Manni, Annarita Bonanata, Valentina Cangiamila, and Eduardo Bartali, digital specialists and proud members of Impact Hub Florence since 2019, formed Filiboosta. This collective of web artisans combine their diverse skills to create customised software, interactive portals, and compelling web designs, exemplifying the strength of teamwork in overcoming freelance isolation.
Cultivating change: SoilBiom’s revolutionary approach to sustainable agriculture
SoilBiom, co-founded by Deniz, Osman, Atakan, and Umut, develops tailor-made microbial fertilisers that boost plant growth while maintaining soil quality. Their journey, intertwined with Impact Hub Ankara through the Empowering Women in Agriculture (EWA) Programme, has seen them grow from a co-working membership to establishing a laboratory.
Empowering civil society: Digital PRO’s commitment to digital transformation
Digital PRO, co-founded by Özgür Kurtuluş and Özgür Mehmet Kütküt, equips civil society organisations (CSOs), cooperatives, and social enterprises with customised digital solutions.
Empowering women entrepreneurs: insights from CAPSULE 2024 Bootcamp
CAPSULE is an Erasmus+ project organised in 3 EU countries, Romania, Croatia and Hungary by Impact Hub Bucharest, Career Shift, Impact Hub Zagreb and Impact Hub Budapest to promote young people’s initiatives in the area of entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, with a focus on social inclusion and diversity in fields such as education, training, youth and sport, and also to increase the degree of employability among young people.
