Economic Growth Philippines Project #24500

Social Enterprise Development for Communities

by De La Salle University

Social Enterprise Development for Communities

Project Report | May 4, 2022
LSEED Center expands its programs nationwide

By Norby Salonga | Founding Director, LSEED Center

The Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development Center has successfully implemented the KAagapay sa Yug-yugto at Abot-kayang Negosyo (KAYA) Project and Angat Buhay Young Social Entrepreneurs Program (ABY SEP). These efforts have involved and developed 37 social enterprises nationwide or around 175 social entrepreneurs.

For its curricular courses, it has successfully implemented 20 projects through NSTP-LSEED, 9 projects under service learning, and has recently expanded its engagement with students through 23 more sections of NSTP and 3 groups for SAS 2000.

LSEED Center also recently launched the first batch of its Basic Certificate Course on Social Entrepreneurship in partnership with DLSU School of Lifelong Learning. This certificate course offers an in-depth discussion and learning of the key concept and application of social entrepreneurship. It is a combination of theoretical learning and community of practice as key strategies in balancing the learning process. Students will learn about localizing the Sustainable Development Goals through social entrepreneurship, design thinking, circular economy, community development, theory of change, and basics of SE operations. Specifically, below are the specific expected learning outcomes.

Social Awareness - ability to assess and deeply understand the social realities with high level of consciousness
Communication Skills- communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and articulate ideas in a manner that will be well-understood and well-received by key stakeholders
Bridging Leadership- demonstrate leadership in a multi-stakeholder setting and facilitate inclusive and collaborative discussions in addressing societal divides through social entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset- identify opportunities, process ideas, and develop socially-relevant and innovative solutions.

LSEED Center has also secured an institutional membership with the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (C.E.O) which is the premier entrepreneurship network with over 250 university chapters globally. Its student organizations namely, Hult Prize @ DLSU and DLSU SCALE have both passed the accreditation of the university for student organizations under Lasallian Mission. Several students and groups have been recognized and successfully competed in various competitions local and international.

Finally, the Center celebrated its 6th year anniversary last March 26, 2022 with an online advocacy campaign promoting social entrepreneurship nationwide. It is worth noting that De La Salle University has been included in the 401-600 bracket for SDG 1: No Poverty under the THE Impact Rankings 2022. LSEED is the leading unit promoting and localizing the said SDG in the university.

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Jan 7, 2022
LSEED Center launches new social enterprise programs

By Norby R. Salonga | Director, LSEED Center

Sep 9, 2021
Sustaining social enterprises amidst pandemic

By Norby Salonga | Head, LSEED Center

As part of its commitment to build and sustain social enterprises in partnership with marginalized communities, the Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center has recently developed three new programs in area of social enterprise development. These programs are called Angat Buhay Young Social Entrepreneurs Program, KAagapay sa Yugto-yugto at Abot-kayang Negosyo (KAYA) Project, and Social Enterprise Development for Student Organizations (SEDSO). The first two are national programs while the last one is a university-based initiative.

ABY SEP is a one-year social enterprise development program that aims to train aspiring young social entrepreneurs in the country to develop sustainable and impact-driven social enterprises. ABY SEP also provides funding and mentoring support to twelve (12) social enterprises teams through a comprehensive fellowship and training program.

KAYA Project is a local economic development project of the Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center. It primarily endeavours to provide sustainable income generating and entrepreneurial initiatives, focusing on the mobility and livelihood of selected communities in Metro Manila and Laguna. The project supports 25 community-based organizations/social enterprises or around 125 social entrepreneurs.

SEDSO Program is a social enterprise program for student organizations. The program provides a combined mentorship and social enterprise development experience for Lasallian student leaders by allowing them to create social enterprise projects with select community partners.

At present, LSEED Center also implements LSEED Online Mentoring, an initiative to support the over 50 social enterprises under its porftolio through regular mentoring and coaching sessions.

KAagapay sa Yugto-Yugto at Abot-Kayang Negosyo (KAYA) Project is a local economic development project of the Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center. It primarily endeavours to provide sustainable income generating and entrepreneurial initiatives, focusing on the mobility and livelihood of selected communities in Metro Manila and Laguna.

Angat Buhay Young Social Entrepreneurs’ Program (ABY SEP) is a one-year social enterprise development program that aims to train aspiring young social entrepreneurs in the country to develop sustainable and impact-driven social enterprises. ABY SEP also provides funding and mentoring support to the chosen teams through a comprehensive fellowship and training program.

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