“I believe more in the ability of the small person to make big changes”: innovation and social entrepreneurship to promote public health in Israel

• Keren Dopelt ^[2] ; Nila Mordehay ; Shir Goren ; Aviya Cohen ; Paul Barach ^[1]
  1. [1] Thomas Jefferson University

     Thomas Jefferson University

     City of Philadelphia, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Ben Gurion University of the Negev
• Localización: EJIHPE: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, ISSN 2174-8144, ISSN-e 2254-9625, Vol. 13, Nº. 9, 2023, págs. 1787-1800
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13090130
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  • Social entrepreneurship has grown worldwide in recent decades as it attempts to create and implement innovative solutions to social and environmental issues through business strategies.

    The aim of this study was to explore what motivates public health social entrepreneurs to act, the challenges and barriers they face, achievements, and competencies required for success. As such, we interviewed 15 social entrepreneurs in Israel. Budget issues, regulatory barriers, and struggles against powerful companies were the frequent barriers to success. The interviewees indicated several achievements at the health policy level by positioning and becoming an authority in the field, positively influencing other people’s lives. They highlighted the importance of creativity, determination and courage, leadership, and the ability to persevere in the face of overwhelming adverse odds as essential for the social entrepreneur’s success. Social entrepreneurship in public health is essential when struggling with health disparities. Nevertheless, recognizing that social entrepreneurship is not a substitute for methodological government planning and accountability is crucial.

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