The Finnish Changemaker Map aims to better understand the local Changemaking field; mapping connections, needs, ideas and emerging trends from the social innovation sector in Finland.
The map concentrates around 3 areas: the personal journey of the Changemaker, the organisational impact and needs, and the ecosystem level that targets the aspects of the sector.
The map results in a set of public available and digital maps, in addition to an in-depth report with recommendations, trends, and facts around how the social entrepreneurship field can be strengthened. The map has engaged 140 Finnish Changemakers and the data has been collected through in-depth interviews and online forms.
Moreover, to assure that the mapping has reached to every corner of Finland, we have utilised the so-called Snowball Analysis Methodology. This methodology is a nomination-based approach that enables the map to move beyond silos and describes the sector from a broader network-perspective.
In the spring of 2021, we have conducted a series of events where Changemakers and relevant ecosystem actors will be discussing, thinking and developing ideas linked to the results of the Finnish Changemaker Map.
More people in Finland should identify themselves as the Changemakers that they are. We should help them create the valuable networks they need and build a culture of courage to
take action.
How are the Changemakers linked in Finland? As a result of the questionnaires, we have produced digital maps showing the network of change agents and the main priorities of their solutions. The maps make it easy for different actors to understand what the Finnish ecosystem of Changemakers looks like. We also use the digital maps to strengthen the links between the different actors.
The Finnish Changemaker Map approached more than 250 Changemakers in the form of in-depth interviews and surveys. Based on this data, we have been able to analyze the prevailing trends and possible development paths in the future of social entrepreneurship across Finland. In addition to trends, we also seek to understand the challenges of the ecosystem and formulate recommendations based on them so that different actors can support Changemakers to achieve sustainable development.
This spring, together with Sitra, we are organising a series of discussion events in which we will delve deeper into the results of the map and the recommendations we have made based on them to strengthen the ecosystem.
Ashoka is the global network for designers of our society who take an entrepreneurial stance and innovative approaches to solve social problems - in partnership with institutions and committed people worldwide.
Ashoka is the global network for designers of our society who take an entrepreneurial stance and innovative approaches to solve social problems - in partnership with institutions and committed people worldwide.
Sitra is Finland’s fund for the future. We collaborate with partners from different sectors to research, trial and implement bold new ideas that shape the future. Sitra has partnered with Ashoka for the Finnish Changemaker Map initiative.
Sitra is Finland’s fund for the future. We collaborate with partners from different sectors to research, trial and implement bold new ideas that shape the future. Sitra has partnered with Ashoka for the Finnish Changemaker Map initiative.
The Louise and Göran Ehrnrooth Foundation supports long-term projects in education, research, environmental protection, culture and societal activities in Finland. The foundation has partnered with Ashoka to support Young Changemakers and their solutions to societal challenges.
The Louise and Göran Ehrnrooth Foundation supports long-term projects in education, research, environmental protection, culture and societal activities in Finland. The foundation has partnered with Ashoka to support Young Changemakers and their solutions to societal challenges.
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