— Social Entrepreneurship —

The Social Entrepreneurship track will encourage collaboration among U.S. Exchange Alumni who would like to enact positive change within their respective countries and local communities.

Part 1: Introduction (8 min)

• Introduce yourself: full name, professional occupation, U.S. Exchange Program, etc.

• Short description of your country: history, culture, language, religion, geography, etc.

Part 2: Context (6 min)

• What major event happened in your country or geographic region over the past several years?

• What impact or significance did this event have within your country or local community?

Part 3: Challenges (8 min)

• Which of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do you want to successfully address?

• What are the structural barriers blocking change within your country or local community?

Part 4: Civil Society (8 Min)

• Have you worked on a community project or grassroots initiative within your country?

• What important lesson did you learn from this experience (regardless of project success)?

Part 5: Collaboration (8 min)

• What is your plan to enact positive change within your country or local community?

• What social or cultural norms do you need to take into account when addressing this issue?

Part 6: VISION (8 Min)

• What is your optimistic vision for the future of your country or local community?

• Do the majority of citizens in your country or local community support this vision?

Part 7: Reflections (6 Min)

• What did you learn about the values, beliefs, and life experiences of your conversation partner?

• What similarities and differences did you notice with your conversation partner?

Part 8: Discussion (8 min)

• How should U.S. Exchange Alumni navigate a populist backlash against globalization?

Total Duration: 60 Minutes