The Social Solidarity Foundation

The inaugural initiative of The Social Solidarity Foundation identified a group of small, newly established businesses vulnerable to crises primarily due to their instability yet possessing the potential to positively impact social and economic solidarity in the country. This project aims to provide financial growth grants to support these businesses. In an innovative approach within the philanthropic field, businesses were selected through peer selection. Approximately 8,000 business owners who applied for grants were given the opportunity to anonymously and randomly nominate other deserving businesses based on their own judgment and expertise. Through this process, approximately 2,500 business owners  were chosen by majority vote to receive grants. 

During the ongoing management of the We19 project, accompanied with an evaluation and measurement process, The Social Solidarity Foundation recognized the inherent power and necessity of community support in bolstering its members and ensuring economic sustainability. This realization led to the development of a community tool aimed at aiding and nurturing small business owners.  

The WeR1 project's small business community currently comprises over 13,000 owners of diverse businesses nationwide. At the heart of the project lies the WeR1 app, which equips business owners with a suite of tools and solutions to address challenges, enabling them to pursue their objectives through fostering social solidarity, forging partnerships, offering support and guidance, and facilitating access to essential business information in an innovative and efficient manner.