Since its creation in 1863, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is known for being on the frontline of humanitarian crises. Yet, for decades, National Societies (NS) have also been exploring social entrepreneurship to amplify their capacity to empower communities and bolster resilience, building bridges with external actors like governments, businesses, or social entrepreneurs. Indeed, National Societies are uniquely positioned to catalyse local development and fortify community resilience. By embracing social entrepreneurship as a catalyst for community empowerment, sustainable organisational development, and financial resilience, National Societies can chart a course towards more inclusive, self-reliant, and resilient communities.

This report, developed by the French Red Cross, the Austrian Red Cross, and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent examines successful examples of how social entrepreneurship can be operationalised within the NSD and the National Society Financial Sustainability frameworks, spotlighting best practices, case studies, and actionable recommendations for galvanising stakeholders towards collective action.

• Organisation: French Red Cross, Austrian Red Cross, IFRC
• Pages: 57
• Année de publication: June 2024
• Droit d'auteur: French Red Cross and Austrian Red Cross
• Site Web: https://red-social-innovation.com