Impact Days 2025

12–13 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

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Laura Tietz

SIA Austria Coordinator

Social Impact Award

Wien, Austria

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I’m passionate about empowering Youth to make a difference. Fostering safer, braver, and more accountable spaces where young people can grow and take action.

My organisation

Social Impact Award (SIA) empowers youth to make a difference in 15+ countries across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa. We support their development into active agents of change that build social ventures and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. We do so by hosting local events and organizing workshops on social entrepreneurship, running incubation programs to help validate and prototype impact and business models, and nurturing this global community of resilient social entrepreneurs whose stories raise awareness about the field and inspire local youth to take action. This all gets us closer to a world where all young people realize their potential as agents of change.
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About me

Passionate About Social Impact | Program Coordination & Community Building | Advocate for Structural Change

I am passionate about driving social change by creating spaces for learning, collaboration, and innovation. With a background in social sciences - focusing on gender, sociology, and cultural studies - I have developed a deep understanding of structural inequalities and systemic challenges. My academic journey has shaped the way I approach complex societal issues and strengthened my ability to think critically and act strategically.

As Country Coordinator for Social Impact Award Austria, I lead the program’s implementation in Austria. My role includes:
➡️ Designing and executing workshops, events, and incubation programs that empower young changemakers
➡️ Managing partnerships and volunteer collaborations to strengthen Austria’s social impact ecosystem
➡️ Representing SIA Austria in public and within the global SIA network

My work is driven by a commitment to diverse, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable social innovation. I believe that systemic change happens through collective action, and I enjoy bringing together people, ideas, and resources to create meaningful impact.

Beyond my professional role, I am actively engaged in feminist advocacy as part of feminist Attac, where I contribute to discussions and actions on gender justice and social equity.

✨I’m always open to connecting with like-minded individuals, exchanging ideas, and exploring new opportunities in social entrepreneurship, community building, and impact-driven work. Let’s connect and make a difference together!

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