When documents help drive social change

What if a payslip, an invoice, or a rent notice could help ensure more children receive the support they need in school, more young people find pathways out of exclusion, and more creative talents are given the opportunity to grow?

Kivra and Hogia have established a business model that makes exactly that possible. Every time a payslip, invoice, or rent notice is sent through a combination of our services, a contribution is allocated to initiatives that drive positive social impact. One such initiative is our support of Reach for Change, which empowers social entrepreneurs working to improve the lives of children and young people.

Three of the entrepreneurs who have taken part in Reach for Change’s incubator program are Lars Lundqvist from FCV, Susanna Cabander from Prolingus, and Yusuf Hussein from Rise and Shoot. They operate in very different fields – from literacy development and creative expression to pathways out of long-term exclusion – but share the same driving force: contributing to a society where more young people have the opportunity to succeed.

Entrepreneurship with social impact at its core

For Susanna Cabander, it all began with research into children’s language development. During her training as a speech and language therapist, she saw how clearly research shows what children need to succeed in reading – but also how many still don’t receive the right support in time.

This became the starting point for Prolingus, where she develops tools that help children understand speech sounds and build a foundation for reading.

For Lars Lundqvist, founder of FCV, the idea emerged from more than 20 years of working with young people in education and the labour market. He saw how many young people in long-term exclusion are never reached by existing interventions. That led him to develop methods using games and digital environments to build self-confidence and make competencies visible.

And for Yusuf Hussein, founder of Rise and Shoot, it was about creating a space where young people in Järva could develop their creative expression through photography, film, and art – while also finding pathways to education, assignments, and employment.

Young people inspire other young people in a way no one else can, says Yusuf Hussein.

A context that brings clarity and the power to grow

When the entrepreneurs joined Reach for Change’s incubator program, they were at different stages of their journeys but shared similar needs. All describe how the program provided something often missing for social entrepreneurs: a sense of context and belonging.

Through the incubator, they gained access to a network of fellow entrepreneurs, coaching, knowledge, and connections that helped them further develop their organisations.

For Susanna Cabander, it also meant a shift in perspective:

I went from being immersed in my own entrepreneurial bubble to stepping back and seeing the broader social impact I actually contribute to.

For Lars Lundqvist, the change was about being able to articulate the true value of the organisation:

Today, we talk about FCV based on the results we actually deliver. We clearly see the impact we have – and that has changed how we describe our role in society.

Yusuf Hussein also highlights how the program helped him move from volunteer-driven work to building a more long-term organisation:

Reach for Change helped us think more strategically and build something sustainable over time.

When ideas become real change

The impact of their work is visible in everyday life.

At FCV, young people who once lived in isolation return and want to give back to others. At Prolingus, educators describe how children begin to recognise the building blocks of language and start playing with sounds and words. And at Rise and Shoot, young photographers and creators take their first steps into the creative industry.

What they share is that change often starts small – an idea, a method, a community – but can have a profound impact on people’s lives.

A better world – one send at a time

When companies send payslips, invoices, or rent notices via Hogia and Kivra, they are also contributing to initiatives like these.

It’s a simple way to make something bigger possible.

Because behind every entrepreneur is an idea that can change lives – and behind every idea are people who need support to take the next step.

Together, we can make that happen.

One send at a time.