Fireside Chat Archives - Catalysing Change Week

Innovative Model for System Change Philanthropy

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:32 +0000

Systems change to achieve the SDGs requires a change in funding models. We showcase an innovative model of systems change strategy for funding as a collaboration between funders, UN agencies and local social entrepreneurs.

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Fireside chat with Richard Edelman

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:31 +0000

Through his work as the CEO of global communications firm, Edelman, Richard Edelman has advocated on the importance of social leadership and responsibility as key values in today’s corporate world. As the creator of the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, widely recognized as the leading piece of research on trust, Richard has become one of the foremost authorities on trust in business, government, media, and NGOs. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer found that the world is locked in a vicious cycle of distrust, fueled by a growing lack of faith in media and government, with nearly 1 out of 2 respondents viewing the two institutions as divisive forces in society. Now, there’s an expectation of business to step up and fill this leadership void. But this is not a job that companies can do on their own. Business must partner with all institutions to foster innovation and drive impact, especially NGOs, which are now considered to be the most ethical institution. Join us for this fireside chat with Richard Edelman, moderated by Matthew Bishop, to discuss the latest findings from this year’s Barometer, its implications for NGOs and civil society, and how NGOs can build trust across their stakeholders.

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Becoming Net Positive: in conversation with Paul Polman

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:29 +0000

It is undeniable that the transition to a net positive, carbon-neutral society is a tough challenge for all of us and requires much of the current inter-sectoral collaboration and maximised efforts to be achieved. Following the COP26 in Glasgow, we call on Ministers of Environment, organisations, businesses and individuals around the world to take part in the transition to net positive by co-creating and committing to tackle the pressing issues of climate change and eradicate its global effects. We welcome you to take part in this session with Paul Polman, a renowned author, investor, businessman, and co-founder of Imagine, a foundation that helps CEOs and the corporate world to tackle some of the most prominent social and environmental challenges.

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Empowering Mothers via Entrepreneurship – Gender Equality today

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:26 +0000

From Empathy to Gratitude is the theme for Hong Kong Momtrepreneurs in 2021/22 to demonstrate that empathy and gratitude – traits commonly found in mothers – can be the quality that makes mothers better leaders not only at home but also at workplaces and the community. Do mothers make better leaders at work? In this session, we will share our findings and thoughts on this topic. We will examine and discuss from the contexts of biological / psychological, social, cultural and historical perspectives from an Asian point of view.

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Who is responsible for quality education in India?

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:23 +0000

Civil society and governments can do so much. When talking about change in a country as large as India in terms of population, need and diversity, we need all hands on deck. This session focuses on identifying stakeholders that are beyond governments, schools, educators and students when it comes to systemic education change. The session will entail a discussion about learnings and experiences from Adhyayan’s various projects and experiments such as the Peer Learning Project, Discussions with Donors, The Professional and Governance Learning Circles that have been aimed at trying to include more people at the table when it comes to bringing about catalytic change for the collective good.

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Artisan Digi-preneurship – The New Formal?

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:17 +0000

The event will propose an emerging model that Creative Dignity ( CD ) is developing with Digital Empowerment Foundation ( DEF ) to nurture artisan youth at the cluster level in building digital services that link self-organised artisan units to a digital community of stakeholders. The event will draw on DEF’s experience in digital empowerment of 20 years, along with CD’s vision of building agency for artisan communities. Given that 90% of artisans are self-organised micro entrepreneurs, this could be a model to position as the new formal. The event proposes a discussion around the challenges and opportunities as well as a soft launch of this model.

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Older or Elder?

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:11 +0000

Key topics: Eldership and what it means. You are invited to a conversation with the co-founders of the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs. They look back over the last two years of deep conversations with Elders from around the world to share what they have learnt about being an Elder and the whole question of getting older. What does society propel older people towards? Are these experiences universal? Is aging different for men as opposed to women? What is the view of young social entrepreneurs about eldership and succession? What part does money play in planning for transition and eldership? Is planning for eldership at the beginning of your social enterprise an unrealistic idea or a great plan? Can integrating succession planning into your whole organisation be an exciting and interesting part of your strategy or are you a ‘dead duck’ as soon as succession in mentioned?

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Energy Sovereignty

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:08 +0000

An example of a collaborative ecosystem with different organisations coming together representing Government (+200 municipalities Spain & Portugal), Social entrepreneurs, Consulting and Innovators co-creating a shared circular self managed energy-based economy. A hybrid participative session with screening, presentations and open dialogue available in English and Spanish language. Don’t miss it!! Un buen ejemplo de ecosistema colaborativo con varias organizaciones representando tanto la parte púbilca (+200 municipios de España y Portugal), emprendedores sociales, consultoras y empresas de > innovación, con el objetivo de crear de manera conjunta una nueva economía circular compartida basada en la autogestión de recursos energétivos. Una sesión híbrida participativa con víeos, presentaciones y diálogo abierto disponible en inglés y en español. No te lo pierdas!!

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Redefining Education

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:06 +0000

A Fireside Chat on how strategic cross-sector collaborations can shift education. How can different stakeholders work together, what are the principles needed for redefining education and how can collaboration make this a reality?

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Harness the unique contribution of young people to solve social problems

Ajit Vahadane — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:06 +0000

You will hear directly from young people how they have created projects and are following their passion to address local, national and global issues related to the Global Goals. The session will cover: real world case studies shared by young people; how to support young people to take action on the SDGs; principles of quality social action.

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