Vick Bernadet Research Paper

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Social entrepreneurship is the use of market driven techniques as key elements to address the social and economic problems that affect society.
Vicki Bernadet in Spain founded FADA (Fairy Godmother)—the only organization in Spain that provides support to adults sexually abused during their childhoods. FADA helps renew self-esteem and psychological stability to those still recovering from traumatic experiences. We choose Vicki Bernadet because she decided to make a change and draw attention to a topic that has been veiled in secrecy. She is helping kids and adults recover from traumatic experiences and while doing this she is helping other victims overcome their fears and seek the help they need. She is helping those who have gone through what

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