Abstract:This study examined the Cão Terapia (Dog Therapy) project, developed by a civil society organization, in order to verify how it generates social innovation based on practices focused on animal welfare. It is a qualitative case study, with an exploratory and descriptive approach. It consists of literature review, documentary research, participant observation, and interviews with volunteers and managers of the Bem-Animal organization. Bem-Animal seeks to promote the welfare of animals rescued by the government a… Show more
“…Some concepts of social innovation focus on the process and the result of innovations [60,61]. The concepts that guide social innovation toward a result of the solution applied to a social demand seem to emphasize the utilitarian character of innovation, without the need to commit to structural changes about the major problems that plague today's societies [18,36,62]. In turn, there are concepts based on the mechanisms that permeate the process of social innovation [12,[63][64][65], which include training, mobilization, and effective strategies for social inclusion [66,67].…”
Section: Social Innovationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The impact of social innovation requires an understanding of optimal practices and a pedagogical approach: (1) Successful projects emphasize creating new human interactions, social structures, and relations aimed at enhancing human and natural quality of life, advocating for the sustainable preservation of the natural world and dignified human life as guiding principles [34][35][36]. (2) Unlike traditional education models, social innovation promotes a reciprocal teaching-learning process, valuing knowledge from all participants, including inherited and experientially gained insights.…”
This study aims to analyze the actions of the Invisible Cities Project (ICP) as an example of social innovation and as a way of giving visibility to vulnerable communities. Initially, a theoretical framework was established to understand the possibilities of the visibility of isolated and poor communities located within the urban setting. This framework was established based on the literature that addresses the role of social innovation in cities. Then, participant observations were made in a community to analyze the initiatives that are part of the ICP. Finally, semi-structured interviews were conducted; these interviews reported the lived experiences of participants involved in the project through the narratives of the community members. Drawing from the specialized literature, it was found that this project carries out various aspects of social innovation, such as social visibility, empowerment, the articulation of different actors in society, social inclusion, and the improvement of the urban public space. The project also addresses a variety of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as eradicating poverty, promoting health and well-being, reducing inequalities, and fostering more sustainable cities and communities.
“…Some concepts of social innovation focus on the process and the result of innovations [60,61]. The concepts that guide social innovation toward a result of the solution applied to a social demand seem to emphasize the utilitarian character of innovation, without the need to commit to structural changes about the major problems that plague today's societies [18,36,62]. In turn, there are concepts based on the mechanisms that permeate the process of social innovation [12,[63][64][65], which include training, mobilization, and effective strategies for social inclusion [66,67].…”
Section: Social Innovationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The impact of social innovation requires an understanding of optimal practices and a pedagogical approach: (1) Successful projects emphasize creating new human interactions, social structures, and relations aimed at enhancing human and natural quality of life, advocating for the sustainable preservation of the natural world and dignified human life as guiding principles [34][35][36]. (2) Unlike traditional education models, social innovation promotes a reciprocal teaching-learning process, valuing knowledge from all participants, including inherited and experientially gained insights.…”
This study aims to analyze the actions of the Invisible Cities Project (ICP) as an example of social innovation and as a way of giving visibility to vulnerable communities. Initially, a theoretical framework was established to understand the possibilities of the visibility of isolated and poor communities located within the urban setting. This framework was established based on the literature that addresses the role of social innovation in cities. Then, participant observations were made in a community to analyze the initiatives that are part of the ICP. Finally, semi-structured interviews were conducted; these interviews reported the lived experiences of participants involved in the project through the narratives of the community members. Drawing from the specialized literature, it was found that this project carries out various aspects of social innovation, such as social visibility, empowerment, the articulation of different actors in society, social inclusion, and the improvement of the urban public space. The project also addresses a variety of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as eradicating poverty, promoting health and well-being, reducing inequalities, and fostering more sustainable cities and communities.
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