# Building Benevolence Youth entrepreneurship training focuses on social change. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jul 18, 2012 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/building-benevolence ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.2/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Building Benevolence trend? **Building Benevolence:** Social organizations are recognizing that to spread a message concerning social change, it's a good idea to start young. Not only do young consumers provide a springboard for making a message go viral, as we've seen in intense social media campaigns like Kony 2012, they possess the dedication and courage to develop and implement projects that tackle the social issues they believe in. Thus, the number of social business education programs for youth are on the rise, promoting social entrepreneurship among aspiring young business owners and building a foundation of social purpose in our future leaders. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 4 to Jul 7, 2012 - Published: Jul 18, 2012 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Building Benevolence trend ### Youth Social Entrepreneurship Social organizations recognize the benefits of promoting social entrepreneurship among aspiring young business owners. ### Social Change Education Colleges and universities are fostering and rewarding innovative ideas rooted in social purpose and entrepreneurialism. ### Benevolent Business Education Training programs empower the next generation of business and nonprofit leaders with social and environmental impact missions. ## What the Building Benevolence trend means for industry ### For Social Entrepreneurship Businesses making a positive social or environmental impact by creating innovative products or services. ### For Education Higher education institutions offering programs and curricula focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship and social change. ### For Information Technology Industry Companies using technology to promote education, entrepreneurship, health and community involvement initiatives. ## Trend signals for Building Benevolence Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 21%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 36% - Activity: 21% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Building Benevolence trend 7 featured examples from Jan 4 to Jul 7, 2012. - [Youthful Entrepreneur Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-enterprise-africa): 'Social Enterprise Africa' Trains Ethical Changemakers (Category: Social Good) Implication: There is a need for innovative online education programs that teach ethical changemakers and social entrepreneurship to young people. - [Globally Involved Enterprises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-global-social-innovation): HP Global Social Innovation Benefits the World Through Community (Category: Social Good) Implication: The education sector can capitalize on technology-driven solutions to enhance instructional methods and engage students in new and innovative ways. - [Benevolent Business Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-purpose): On Purpose is a Program for Tomorrow's Social Enterprise Leaders (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized training programs and workshops for the social enterprise sector, focusing on developing leadership skills and fostering inno… - [Social Change Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-generation-social-entrepreneurs): The Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students Supports (Category: Social Good) Implication: Universities can create social entrepreneurship programs that teach students how to think creatively and enact social change through entrepreneurship. - [Campus Innovation Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovacracy-org): Innovacracy.org Partners with Universities Creating Positive Social Change (Category: Social Good) Implication: The higher education industry can explore opportunities to create supportive platforms and networks for academic innovators. - [Business-Building Education Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-entrepreneurs): The Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University (Category: Social Good) Implication: Providing technology solutions and platforms to support online and immersive education programs that equip aspiring social entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to build their b… - [Campus-Based Social Action Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-hubs): Student Hubs Helps Pupils Connect with Meaningful Causes (Category: Social Good) Implication: Post-secondary institutions can implement programs that support and encourage student-led social action initiatives within their local communities. ## Recent trend clusters - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Engineered Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/engineered-layers) (Fashion) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) - 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