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A full-time and dedicated team is critical to the success of various aspects of a project. Technical capacity to implement the project might be available; however, a focus on other employment opportunities to support livelihoods will take precedence if volunteerism is the only avenue available to implement a project.
A fear of change among traditional leaders of business sectors, political bodies and the general public; can also be a hindrance to the speed at which a project is implemented. Hence, public sensitization around a project to properly educate stakeholders about the problem and benefits that a solution can have for all involved, will be required to alleviate effects associated with fear of change among beneficiaries.
Adequate financial resources to fairly support tasks associated with implementation can also contribute significantly to a smooth implementation.
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A change-maker as we are, belongs to a category of social entrepreneurs, organizations or enterprises confronting the following characteristics or challenges within solving a specific problem as listed by Changemaker Communities:
“1. SOCIETY AND INSTITUTIONS HAVE NOT KEPT UP WITH THESE CHANGES.
The ‘Digital Age’ and radical global transformation demands new skills that did not exist two decades ago. Yet, many are still largely stuck in a 20th century industrial model that values hierarchical models, competition over collaboration, and compliance over creativity.
2. CURRENT SOLUTIONS FAIL TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM.
Many solutions to societal problems don’t consider the complexity of the problems, don’t engage all the key players, and fail to integrate the perspectives of multiple stakeholders at the same time. The result: narrow solutions for a narrow selection of stakeholders. Often those most affected are not consulted or engaged in solutions.
3. LACK OF WELLBEING IS INCREASINGLY A BIG CHALLENGE.
Social inequality is increasing. Lack of mobility and access to resources can cause both physical and mental stress for individuals. Jobs are a major source of stress… We need to ensure that people have the skills and the opportunities to thrive in a fast-changing world.
4. INTENTIONS AND ACTION DON’T NECESSARILY LEAD TO TRANSFORMATION.
The mission of most organizations assumes that social transformation will lead to personal transformation. But it’s not always clear how to get from one to the other, or it’s not clear what the mechanics of changing the world for good even is. And so, most organizations’ work has not always had the kind of impact that’s required for transformation.”
~ 🔹(Source: ChangemakerCommunities.org)