The Role and Impact of Social Entrepreneurship. Case Study: St. Dumitru – Mavrogheni Kindergarten

Social entrepreneurship has emerged as a transformative approach to addressing societal challenges using innovative business practices. This article explores this concept, emphasizing its role in fostering positive social impact. The paper aims to provide a brief definition of the concept of social entrepreneurship and to highlight the case of St. Dumitru – Mavrogheni kindergarten. the author analyzes the key characteristics that differentiate social entrepreneurship from traditional entrepreneurship using a comprehensive review and qualitative analysis. The case study of a church kindergarten illustrates the practical application of social entrepreneurship. The analysis highlights how this social enterprise effectively mobilizes resources, engages stakeholders, and measures impact, despite challenges such as funding constraints and scalability issues. The findings highlight the role of social entrepreneurship in driving social and economic change, particularly in underserved areas, emphasizing the potential for significant social impact. Recommendations are offered to support the development of social entrepreneurship, ensuring they can tackle some of the society's most pressing problems.