Community Engagement and Emergence Journal (CEEJ)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Community Engagement & Emergence Journal (CEEJ)

Designing a Social Business Model to Empower Persons with Disabilities Through Art Therapy-Based Community Engagement

Mukhlis, Muhammad (Unknown)
Dellyana, Dina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jan 2026

Abstract

Amisbudi, an art-based initiative under the Our Dream Indonesia Foundation, empowers neurodiverse youth, especially those with autism and Down syndrome, through painting and creative expression. This study addresses the limitations in Amisbudi’s current operations, including its overdependence on a single founder and the absence of a formalized business model. By proposing a Social Business Model Canvas (SBMC) and Social Return on Investment (SROI), this research aims to create a replicable and sustainable framework that enables community engagement, revenue diversification, and measurable social impact. The study adopts a mixed-method approach including stakeholder interviews, surveys, benchmarking, and internal-external analysis. Findings inform a strategic SBMC proposal the impactful data from SROI for Amisbudi, offering pathways for scale, partnership with CSR programs, and volunteer-driven expansion. This thesis contributes to the discourse on inclusive social entrepreneurship in Indonesia, particularly in the domain of art therapy for people with disabilities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ceej

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Health Professions

Description

CEEJ is a journal for the development and application of science and technology that includes publication of the results of community service activities, models or concepts or their implementation in the context of increasing community participation in development, community empowerment or the ...