Module 2 is based on Cycle 2 of the EmpoweerNEET training in Lebanon, which focused on social entrepreneurship and community problem-solving.

What you will learn. By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• explain the principles of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and how it differs from traditional business;
• identify and analyse a specific challenge in your community and the opportunities it holds;
• use the “5 Whys” technique to separate symptoms from root causes;
• design your own Problem Statement & Early Solution Concept.

Inside the module: six sections (Foundations of the SSE · Mission-driven entrepreneurship · Social impact · Community challenges and opportunities · Root causes · Your output), short videos, and the story of FabricAID, a Lebanese social enterprise that turns clothing waste into affordable clothing.

What you will produce: your Problem Statement & Early Solution Concept.

Time and language: about 60 minutes, plus optional “Go deeper” content, in English.

Downloads: Module 2 (PDF, 1.7 MB) · Output Template (Word)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nwIAq938SGOZQ9UbUcVorrudeL1GoSMH?usp=drive_link

Part of the EmpoweerNEET free learning series

1. Employability and Professional Readiness

2. Social Entrepreneurship and SSE Foundations

3. Entrepreneurial Skills, Business Planning and Financial Literacy

4. Digital Skills, Self-Branding and Impact Communication

5. Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Transition Pathways

The EmpoweerNEET MED project is funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of BCTS and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.