This is a global organization with more than 40 years of experience in entrepreneurship and innovation with a social impact. They proudly recognize their network of social entrepreneurs as the largest in the world with more than 3,700 members in 95 countries. Their network strives to create conditions in which every individual can maximize their abilities and knowledge and are given the necessary tools to become agents of change.
The methodology that the Global Organization for Social Entrepreneurs uses to create the aforementioned conditions consists of:
Teamwork: They believe that working as a team within the network is crucial to enact social change seeing as every person acts as an agent of change by providing a unique perspective.
Systematic Change: They aim to reform social dilemmas at their core by working at various levels to modify the institutions that perpetuate social and environmental issues.
Social Innovation: There are multiple strategies for social change and new focuses are a key component to resolve complex issues. In this context, social innovation is a form of addressing social change that includes new strategies, concepts, and ideas.
Finally, the Global Organization for Social Entrepreneurs also focuses on children and imagines a world in which all children have empathy and are prepared to be future leaders.
Industry: Business Development; Entrepreneurship & Startups
Sector: Nonprofit Organization
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Possible Intern Roles:
COORDINATION & SERVICE INTERN
The intern will be responsible for mapping out youth organizations in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, assisting in the coordination of youth programs, and creating profiles of interesting young people in the region.
Suggested Spanish level: Fluent
Candidate requirements: The ideal candidate will be interested in education and social sciences and have prior experience with digital platforms such as Microsoft Outlook and Google.
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