Getting to know a social business company “First Pancake”
“ERASMUS+” is the path to Entrepreneurship
3/02/2022
The team of students and teachers of Erasmus+ program KA2 project “All Your Dreams Can Come True if You Have the Courage to Pursue” (“Young Entrepreneurs”) on 3rd of February, 2022 visited the restaurant “Pirmas blynas” (“First Pancake”). The director of the restaurant, Tim van Wijk, told the story of the “First Pancake” and presented the social mission – not only to provide opportunities for disabled people to work, but most importantly, to help society overcome negative prejudices about disabled people.
We unanimously recommend visiting “First Pancake”: the staff is hospitable, the food is delicious, the interior is unique!
Students’ feedback:
What did you remember the most?
“… because in fact this institution was established not only so that the disabled would have the opportunity to work, but so that other people could also get to know them, “getting over” various negative and preconceived notions about the disabled.”
“The owner of “First Pancake” shared a story about the establishment of the institution.”
“The sincerity of the employees and the fact that people with disabilities can work here.”
“The founder’s story about how the idea came about and why he wanted to create this particular cafe.”
What did you like the most?
“The hospitality of the people who work here.”
“Environment, food, service.”
“It was interesting to listen to the story, the food was very tasty.”
“Beautifully served and very tasty pancakes.”
Would you recommend this restaurant? Why?
“Yes. A unique place, beautiful interior, and friendly staff.”
“I would definitely recommend it. This institution forces you to change your negative beliefs about people with disabilities and to communicate with them. After being in this institution, it is easy to make sure that people with disabilities can also be full members of society.”
“Yes, because it’s a different kind of cafe and it’s nice to see people who can work with a disability.”
“I think so. The environment is cozy, the food is very tasty. The very idea of “First Pancake” is very beautiful itself.
