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Parenting and Social Entrepreneurship

The Parenting and Social Entrepreneurship Collaboration of Catalyst 2030 began during the last Catalysing Change Week in May 2023. Catalyst members interested in mental health and wellbeing held a meeting on Parenting and were delighted, and perhaps a little surprised, at the number of people who attended. There was real enthusiasm for the topic and the many stories shared about the joys and difficulties of bringing up children whilst championing some of the most demanding challenges of the day. As the discussion progressed it seemed as if at times the gruelling challenge of running a social organisation is overwhelming and takes up all the space in a person’s life some of which should be reserved for children and, indeed, family and friends more widely. Some of those attending were managing their family as single parents, others were yet to begin the parenting journey but were thinking of it, others came to the meeting as grandparents. The meeting was blessed with folk from diverse regions of the world and so the question of parenting and social entrepreneurship is clearly strongly influenced by culture and this was shared to some extent. The Collaboration will focus on practical matters, for example how to share, with your child if you work in domestic violence or how to travel with your kids whilst at the same time being “at work”. Knowing that this is not a “one size fits all” kind of question we are keen to create a safe space for sharing anxieties, worries, ideas and practical solutions. The Collaboration is currently co-chaired by Rosemary Gathara, Hannah Morillo, Kate Sachs Leventhal and Chris Underhill.

Collaboration stage

Ideation

Categorisation

Member Facilitated

Number of members

47

Chairs

Chris Underhill Hannah Morillo

Collaborators

Chris Underhill Erla Magnusdottir Hannah Morillo Lauren Magoun Saundra Williams Kate Leventhel John Wabwire SHIKUKU Pradeep Mohapatra James Mugume [...]

Coordinators

Lana Koubaitary

SDG Focus

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Issues addressed

Diversity & Inclusion

Collaboration needs

Mentoring and Other Soft Skills Policy & Advocacy Support

Chairs

Coordinators

Collaborators

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