CretanSCENT: Experts in rural Social Economy for Crete and Beyond

CretanSCENT, the Secondary Union of Social and Solidarity Economy Entities for the Region of Crete, represents 163 active SSE organizations across the island. Our mission is to advocate for and empower social enterprises that drive inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and community resilience particularly in rural, remote and marginalised areas and populations.​

We are actively offering our expertise with EU and international stakeholders to co-develop projects, share best practices, and foster innovation in the social economy sector. Our areas of expertise include:​

• Community-led development and participatory governance

• Social entrepreneurship and cooperative business models

• Sustainable rural revitalisation and development

• Digital transformation and capacity building for SSE entities

• Policy advocacy and ecosystem strengthening

CretanSCENT is committed to contributing to the European Green Deal, the Social Economy Action Plan, and the Sustainable Development Goals. We invite partners interested in collaborative initiatives that promote social innovation, economic democracy, and territorial cohesion.​

For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, please contact us.