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Neighborhood Heroes

Learn essential changemaker competencies and how small actions can lead to significant social impact.

In this week, we delve into the skills, attitudes, and mindset necessary to become an effective changemaker.

While systems thinking and design thinking are valuable tools, true changemaking is about understanding people, acting with empathy, and building resilience.

We’ll look at real-life examples, like Germany’s energy-independent village, to show how even small actions can grow into impactful change through collaboration and persistence.

What you’ll learn in this video:

  • Key competencies needed to be a changemaker, including adaptability and self-motivation
  • The importance of empathy and resilience in driving social change
  • Steps for starting small, meaningful innovations in your community
  • How to plan, pilot, and expand impactful ideas for long-term success

Consider how you can apply these changemaker competencies in your own context. Join us on this journey to create meaningful social change, one small step at a time.

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