Root Impact/Airbnb Partnership
Root Impact has signed a partnership with Airbnb at HEYGROUND. HEYGROUND is a coworking community for changemakers, located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. The partnership is mainly focusing on supporting social ventures and non-profit organizations. Mr. Jaehyong Heo, CEO of Root Impact, and Mr. Mike Orgill, Director of Public Policy APAC from Airbnb attended the signing ceremony. The MOU signing ceremony took place Feb. 27th of 2018.
Root Impact and Airbnb will work together to provide a variety of opportunities for the Changemaker community. Including free accommodations and mentoring skills. Therefore, changemakers who are interested in addressing social issues will be empowered through this partnership. Particularly Root Impact’s education programs would be the first beneficiaries of the partnership. One of the programs is called ‘Impact Basecamp.’ This 8-week problem-solving workshop is to foster young Changemakers. In addition, another program that will benefit will be ‘Impact Career.’ This is an internship matching platform with a 2-week boot camp between young Changemakers and social ventures.
Jaehyong Heo, CEO of Root Impact, said, “Airbnb and Root Impact cooperated in finding and cultivating young Changemakers to make a better world.” “We will expand our social venture ecosystem through the partnership with Airbnb. I’m looking forward to it. ”
“Airbnb is committed to helping Korean society positively.” Through this opportunity, young people outside Seoul will actively participate in Root Impact’s educational programs. I would like to support them to provide free accommodations so that they can have an opportunity to cultivate their capability to become a Changemaker. Also, we are eager to join various impact programs run by Root Impact.” said Mike Orgill, Director of Public Policy APAC from Airbnb.
Jaehyong Heo, CEO of Root Impact, said, “Airbnb and Root Impact cooperated in finding and cultivating young Changemakers to make a better world.” “We will expand our social venture ecosystem through the partnership with Airbnb. I’m looking forward to it. ” Supporting Changemakers
Root Impact is a for-purpose organization. It was founded in 2012 with the belief that everyone is of good will and have the potential to improve the world. Therefore, the organization aims to support Changemakers who are creating innovative solutions to tackle social issues. In order to help young social entrepreneurs and Changemakers, Root Impact has been building an ‘Impact Ecosystem.’ They provide a Changemaker-friendly environment. This includes:
- co-living houses D-Well
- co-working space HEYGROUND
- Learning opportunities
In addition because of the partnership with Airbnb, potential young Changemakers from outside of Seoul will be able to be a part of ‘Impact Basecamp’ and/or ‘Impact Career. Therefore all they would have to do now is to apply for these programs when they open. Finally, anyone in Korea no matter where they live can have a chance to become Changemakers!
