El impacto del emprendimiento social en el bienestar del sector de San Rafael valle de Los Chillos en el periodo 2022-2023

Abstract

Social entrepreneurship is characterized by addressing challenges with limited resources in a community, transforming social needs and problems into business opportunities that, in turn, aim to generate a positive impact on collective well-being. In this context, social entrepreneurship in the San Rafael sector of Valle de los Chillos has emerged as a key alternative to address social and economic issues, offering innovative solutions that promote the well-being of the local population. The objective of this study is to analyze how social enterprises have influenced the wellbeing of the San Rafael community during the 2022-2023 period. To this end, a quantitative methodology with a descriptive approach was adopted, applying surveys to 36 local entrepreneurs to collect data on aspects such as job creation, income growth, and social inclusion. The results reveal that these social enterprises have had a positive impact on several aspects of community well-being, highlighting improvements in employees' economic situations and social integration through various activities. Despite these advances, one of the main challenges identified is the lack of access to financing, which limits the growth capacity of many of these ventures. Nevertheless, social enterprises in San Rafael have proven to be a valuable tool for local economic and social development