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Romanian autism non-profit launches social franchise

October 17, 2024

Romanian non-profit Help Autism, which works with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has launched a social franchise aimed at increasing the number of therapy centers for people with autism.

The franchise model, a first for the country, is meant to expand the NGO's impact by replicating its social concept using the structure of a commercial franchise.

The association wants to facilitate access to therapy services for children and their families, in their communities. 

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Romanian autism non-profit launches social franchise

Romanian non-profit Help Autism, which works with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has launched a social franchise aimed at increasing the number of therapy centers for people with autism. The franchise model, a first for the country, is meant to expand the NGO's impact by replicating its social concept using the structure […]