About Us
The Global Centre for Social Enterprises and Civil Society (GCSECS) emerges from the need to support and strengthen social enterprises and civil society organizations that play a vital role in addressing societal challenges, promoting social innovation, and fostering community development. As traditional business models evolve to prioritize social and environmental impact, there’s a growing demand for resources and collaboration to enhance the effectiveness of these entities.
Mission:
The mission of GCSECS is to empower social enterprises and civil society organizations to create positive social change and sustainable impact. The center strives to provide them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and connections to amplify their efforts and contribute to the betterment of communities worldwide.
Vision:
GCSECS envisions a global landscape where social enterprises and civil society organizations are recognized as powerful agents of change, driving economic growth with a focus on social and environmental well-being. The center aims to be a hub for learning, collaboration, and advocacy that fosters a culture of social entrepreneurship and active citizenship.
Objectives:
• Capacity Building: GCSECS focuses on building the capacity of social enterprises and civil society organizations through training, mentorship, and resources that enhance their organizational skills, management, and impact measurement.
• Impact Measurement: GCSECS emphasizes the importance of measuring and reporting the social and environmental impact of organizations, enabling them to showcase their contributions and attract support.
• Policy Advocacy: The center advocates for policies that create an enabling environment for social enterprises and civil society organizations to thrive, advocating for legal frameworks and incentives that support their work.
• Innovation Hub: GCSECS serves as an innovation hub, promoting the development of new ideas, technologies, and business models that address pressing social and environmental challenges.
• Resource Mobilization: The center assists social enterprises and civil society organizations in accessing funding, investment, and resources needed to scale their initiatives and increase their impact.
• Awareness and Education: GCSECS raises awareness about the role of social enterprises and civil society in driving social change, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for their contributions.
• Ethical Business Practices: The center promotes ethical business practices, transparency, and accountability within the social enterprise sector, ensuring that social impact remains a core focus.
• Community Engagement: GCSECS encourages active community engagement by facilitating participatory processes that involve local communities in the design and implementation of projects.
• Scaling Impact: The center supports social enterprises and civil society organizations in scaling their impact while maintaining their social and environmental goals.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: GCSECS encourages collaboration between social enterprises, civil society, academia, private sector, and government entities to create holistic solutions to complex societal challenges.
In summary, the Global Centre for Social Enterprises and Civil Society (GCSECS) addresses the growing importance of social enterprises and civil society organizations in creating positive social change. Its mission is to empower these entities, its vision is a world where they drive impactful change, and its objectives encompass capacity building, networking, impact measurement, policy advocacy, innovation, resource mobilization, awareness, ethical practices, community engagement, scaling impact, and cross-sector collaboration.
