Episode 1: Sara Rajabli | Azerbaijan | Founder BUTA ART & SWEETS and Social Business Youth Center

Sara is an award-winning social entrepreneur.  She is the founder of BUTA Art & Sweets which aims to increase the employment levels of women with special needs through the sale of homemade sweets. BUTA Art & Sweets is the first social business to represent Azerbaijan at the UN Level and gives women with special needs financial independence. The Social Business Youth Centre (SBYC) promotes social entrepreneurship amongst young people in Azerbaijan using non-formal education. This takes the form of free or low-priced masterclasses, training sessions, long term courses and meetings with experts. In just 8 months, with zero budget, SBYC has run 20+ programs and projects which have seen 2500+ applicants, 800+ participants and 30+ partners. Sara has been a One Young World ambassador since 2018. 

In this very first Co.Cast - Creating the Future Together episode Sara will share with us her story and views on how COVID-19 can enable a positive transformation for both, individuals and businesses