NOW THAT’S A SKILLSET.
Experiencing time in an international social enterprise will change you. This has been agreed on by the social entrepreneurs we’ve talked to, they were exposed to new situations and gained a valuable skill set.
GET YOUR SOCIALIZING ON. When your environment becomes social entrepreneurs, consultants, social programme developers and researchers, you’ll eventually catch the bug and adapt their mind set. By involving yourself in an international circle of dedicated colleagues you’ll learn their stories and the characters of the industry. You’ll come to realize the culture of social enterprises on a personal level.
“MOM, I’M GOING ON AN ADVENTURE!”
It’s a guaranteed promise that whatever department you’ll be involved in, the things you’ll see in a social enterprise aren’t the usual. Social enterprises deal with the societal areas that are yet to be developed, hence it’s a journey of exploring the full potential of every social problem. You’ll come across topics that you’ve never considered before, or knew you had any interest in.
I entered the financial department of a social enterprise for two weeks in London. I met inspiring individuals, and gained a supportive mentor. We still stay in touch and meet up whenever I visit. — Nuha AlZamil
While working with a social enterprise aiming to create special canes for seniors, I came into contact with the culture of the elderly on several levels. I’ve never considered the topic before, so the experience was an eye-opener — Firas AlJarrah
Remember, social entrepreneurs need the ambitious attitude, alongside the practical skillset. Once you get on a plane back to Saudi, you will contribute with your knowledge to the rise of the sector and encourage the spirit in others.
I’ve learned from my experience in India the importance of teamwork, timemanagement, impact assessment and accepting colleagues with different backgrounds and ideas. I empathize with people more now, I feel more compassionate than ever. — Bariah Elajou The Author: Tasamy is a nonprofit organization that focuses on finding sustainable solutions to social problems by encouraging and empowering youth, leaders, private and governmental institutions to achieve social entrepreneurship. Web: tasamy.com
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