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A model of production and consumption that contributes to family-based, local, seasonal and sustainable agriculture, generating a stable system for all involved actors in the food chain to participate and advance towards food sovereignty.

A pay-for-results contract between a public administration and impact investors, to finance innovative solutions to social problems. It overcomes barriers to experimentation, as the administration only repays if the intervention is successful.

The SiG ultimate goal was to support whole system change through changing the broader economic, cultural and policy context in Canada to allow social innovations to flourish.

The association provides high-quality, affordable homes that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, as well as other services and solutions to build more successful, equal, innovative, inclusive and diverse communities.

An online marketplace that matches freelance labour with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks, including cleaning, moving, delivery and handyman work.

A programme that pairs skilled migrants with mentors who are professionals in their field in a four-month partnership. While supporting mentees in their job search, mentors gain greater cultural awareness and leadership skills.

A model to help address and promote student mental health and well-being through the implementation of peer support initiatives in high schools and colleges to empower students and create inclusive communities.

A capacity-building and microcredit programme aimed at supporting the creation and scaling of cooperative businesses in low income communities through technical assistance, access to credit and training.

An organization with diverse programmes which contribute to social development and personal growth of children, young people and adults, while generating knowledge and helping other agents of change unleash transformation processes.

Public health service that provides medical, psychological and social care, advice and support to trans* people and their families.

An initiative that looks at the impact that large assets, their commissioning, employment strategies and interactions with local residents have on the communities they are based in with the aim of tackling social exclusion and inequalities.

Non-profit that leverages the power of sport and play, supporting other organisations to empower girls and young women to know their rights, specifically regarding gender-based violence, sexual health, and economic empowerment.

A mentoring and training programme that supports teenagers to achieve maturity and readiness for work through one-to-one apprenticeship relationships with individual tradesmen or women.

A foundation that works with low-income and rural communities to create rich learning environments for children, youth and women in order to identify critical challenges, learn about the causes and apply appropriate technologies to solve them.

It creates job and business opportunities for citizens with physical and mental disabilities, and the homeless by incubating projects and businesses that employ disabled individuals.