Our platform doesn’t just connect social entrepreneurs; it’s a robust tool for showcasing and scaling their solutions. From urban heat adaptation products to community-led air and water quality monitoring systems, each solution on this platform is:
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: Aims to build an equitable relationship of strength, sustenance, and dignity between the cities and villages, using under-utilized material as a tool to trigger development with dignity. The idea is to make this approach work in different places and economies, even in other countries, by using surplus materials from urban areas to address some of the basic problems of the financially and materially poor. Goonj wants to encourage local communities to use their own skills and knowledge to find and carry out solutions to their issues, offering materials as a reward for their efforts.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
Impact: - 2800000 Lives touched by our implementation initiatives
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: Industree Foundation focuses on empowering artisans, particularly women, by organizing them into production units and developing products for contemporary markets. They aim to create sustainable businesses by leveraging traditional skills and integrating artisans into the creative industries sector. This approach helps in increasing incomes, ensuring gender equality, providing decent working conditions, and fostering economic growth, while also contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as reducing poverty and inequalities, and promoting responsible production and climate action
Pillar: Economic Development
Impact: - 6,00,000 Cumulative lives impacted since 2000
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: China, India, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, United States
The Solution: Landesa, works to secure land rights for the rural poor around the world. They engage in a variety of activities and strategies to accomplish this goal. Here are some key points about their work:
1. Advocating for Policy Change: Landesa collaborates with governments, particularly in regions like China, India, Myanmar, and Sub-Saharan Africa, to reform policies and strengthen land rights for poor rural communities. They use a combination of research, advocacy, technical assistance, and implementation support to address challenges such as undocumented land and landlessness, which are significant predictors of poverty in these areas.
2. Strengthening Women's Land Rights: Recognizing that women often lack control over land despite relying on it for livelihood, Landesa emphasizes strengthening women's land rights. They develop and implement pilot projects and integrate these rights into all their projects. When women have secure land rights, it can lead to better nutrition, family health, educational gains for children, access to credit, and a reduction in domestic violence and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS
3. Building a Global Movement: Landesa works to raise awareness and engage more stakeholders in the issue of land rights. They collaborate with other organizations to put land rights on the global agenda, develop standardized measures for land rights, and build a community of champions and experts in the field.
4. Engaging with Corporations: They work with corporations to improve policies and practices around land-based investments, and they coordinate efforts to influence government policies to strengthen land rights.
5. Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation: They place a strong emphasis on learning from data to provide sound policy advice, assist governments and other stakeholders, and execute effective projects. They aim to develop learning capacities and a culture of evaluation throughout the organization.
Pillar: Policy Advocacy and Governance
Impact: - 433,760,000 number of people benefitted
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: South Africa
The Solution: MTBiofuels is a bioenergy manufacturer in South Africa. They manufacture biodiesel from waste cooking oil which is high quality and is a cheaper alternative. They tackle the issue of rising fuel prices while reducing people's carbon footprint. They intend on making South Africa and the world a better place by providing bioenergy solution and contributing positively to the environment. They minimise the reliance on fossil fuels by providing a biofuel alternative.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: The Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) is a non-profit organization based in South Asia that works in the field of disaster risk reduction and climate change. Founded in 1994, SEEDS had one ultimate goal: building the resilience of people exposed to disasters and climate change impacts. For the last 27 years, they have been enabling this through practical solutions for disaster readiness, response and rehabilitation. Their approach has involved grafting innovative technology on to traditional wisdom. Over the years, SEEDS' dedicated team has engaged with families impacted by disasters and climate emergencies in various capacities. They have restored and improved schools, homes, and community infrastructure for disaster survivors. Marginalized communities have benefitted from improved access to clean water, sanitation, and health facilities. In ecologically-sensitive areas, SEEDS has implemented nature-based solutions to aid in climate change adaptation. Furthermore, they have focused on skill-building, partnerships, and advocacy to enhance the long-term resilience of communities that are at risk.
Pillar: Disaster Resilience and Climate Adaptation
Impact: - 75,35,666 Total Lives Touched
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Uganda
The Solution: People's Integrated for Development (PID) is a community-based organization founded in 2018, operating in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and its host community in Uganda. PID focuses on empowering orphans, widows, women, and youth from both refugee and host communities to improve and sustain their livelihoods. Their vision is to create an economically self-sustaining initiative that empowers these special interest groups. Their mission encompasses social and economic empowerment, providing vocational skills, establishing income-generating projects, and creating awareness about rights and HIV/AIDS. PID engages in various activities including gender equality, child protection, livelihood and agriculture, environmental protection, psychosocial support, education, peacebuilding, and public health. They operate in Kamwenge district, Western Uganda, and aim to partner with NGOs, government agencies, and other entities to support their goals.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: Darbar Sahitya Sansada (DSS) focuses on supporting agrarian, tribal, and forest-dwelling communities in Odisha, India, addressing food and livelihood security. They engage in activities like emergency flood relief, COVID relief efforts, and various projects aimed at empowering women through vegetable growing, tailoring training, supporting migrant labor, and providing cyclone and flood relief. Their work is aimed at enhancing the livelihood options of these marginalized sections of society amidst depleting resources.
Pillar: Economic Development
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Liberia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone
The Solution: BRAC is an international development organization that was founded in Bangladesh in 1972. It works in partnership with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty across various countries, aiming to create opportunities for them to realize their potential. BRAC's work spans a wide range of areas including:
- Social Development: Tackling various social issues to improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalized communities.
- Social Enterprises: Developing businesses that provide social benefits alongside financial returns.
- Investments: Investing in initiatives that promote sustainable development and offer social returns.
- Education: Through BRAC University and other educational initiatives, focusing on enhancing educational opportunities and outcomes.
- Ultra-poor Graduation: Programs designed to help the poorest escape extreme poverty by providing them with the tools and resources they need to build sustainable livelihoods.
- Integrated Development: Combining different development approaches to address the multifaceted aspects of poverty.
- Microfinance: Providing financial services to the underserved to help them start or grow their businesses and improve their economic conditions.
- Skills Development: Offering training and skill development programs to enhance employability and income-earning opportunities.
- Migration: Supporting safe migration and protecting the rights of migrants.
- Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management: Addressing the impacts of climate change and improving disaster preparedness and response.
- Gender Justice and Diversity: Promoting gender equality and supporting diverse communities to achieve justice and empowerment.
- Health: Implementing programs to improve health outcomes, including water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives.
- Urban Development: Focusing on improving the living conditions and opportunities for people in urban areas.
- Youth Platform: Engaging youth in social change and development activities.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity, Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability & Education and Capacity Building
Impact: - 65,600,000 people accessed
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Indonesia
The Solution: Rimba Makmur Utama is an Indonesian company known for its work in environmental conservation and sustainable development, particularly in the area of tropical forest management and carbon credit projects. They are most recognized for their involvement in the Katingan Mentaya Project, which is one of the world's largest tropical peatland restoration and conservation initiatives. This project aims to reduce carbon emissions through peatland preservation, prevent deforestation, and support local communities through sustainable livelihoods.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 1,005.33 ha of forest which was previously heavily damaged has been replanted
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: TerreGeneration Solutions is a start-up prioritizing environmental considerations over profit, dedicated to providing products and services aimed at promoting a regenerative future. Their offerings include creating content, designing and managing events, and conducting webinars and learning experiences, all tailored to support the sustainability and regenerative efforts of like-minded organizations and individuals. They focus on engaging content and events that aim to stir emotions, spur action, and enhance the capacity for sustainable and regenerative practices, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, TerreGeneration Solutions collaborates closely with partners, vendors, and suppliers to minimize environmental impact in their production processes, especially in print and product media.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: 20 Channels Press Mention
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: United Kingdom
The Solution: TrueFootprint focuses on improving sustainability and impact by helping companies reduce their supply chains' carbon footprint and minimize climate financial risks through nature-based solutions. They emphasize radical collaboration, a people-centric approach for lasting change, and the "100 Million Livelihoods Initiative," which aims for climate action with co-benefits for biodiversity, water, forests, and local communities by harnessing the collective power of communities and global partnerships
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Philippines, Lesotho, Pakistan, Cambodia, India
The Solution: Swasti Health Catalyst, is a glocal public health organization committed to adding 100 million ‘healthy days’ for Vulnerable Communities. With work across 25 countries, reaching over 2 million people, Swasti's mission is to upgrade the discourse from health to wellbeing and bring the missing pieces in wellbeing together (social, behavioural, management and technology) around the technical/medical aspects, with a strong focus on Health Systems Strengthening for equity and Community systems strengthening. Swasti's work includes:
- Primary Health Care: Through grounded and telehealth models, Swasti enables the most marginalized and vulnerable communties to have access to quality and timely primary care. The programs reach 350k+ individuals across urban poor, rural, tribal, LGBTQ+ communities, etc.
- Climate Care Champions Program: Skilling frontline workers to prevent, identify and manage climate-related health needs of vulnerable populations and increase community resilience. Heat x Health has been launched in 2024, with pilot reaching over 30k+ individuals across India.
- Precision Health Platform: A public health preparedness platform with an early warning system that communities and city governments can use to strengthen their response and improve the overall public health ecosystem. It has been implemented across 5 urban cities in India.
- Community Resilience Hub: Assess existing climate resilience levels of farmers and fisherfolk in high-risk areas in India, specifically focusing on impacts on health; and support reformative actions for community resilience.
- Green Health Alliance: A holistic health ecosystem to mitigate the contributions of the health sector to climate change and enhance the resilience of the health ecosystem
Pillar: Well-being and Equity
Impact: 2,000,000 People Reached
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Myanmar, China, Japan, El Salvador, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
The Solution: Greenhope is a green technology company focused on creating sustainable plastic solutions. They are known for their innovative products, Oxium and Ecoplas. Oxium is a biodegradable additive that enhances the degradation of plastics, making them decompose back into the soil in a shorter period, thus helping tackle the issue of plastic waste accumulation. Ecoplas, on the other hand, is a cassava-based biodegradable bioplastic that is both environmentally friendly and socially beneficial, as it is sourced from certified fair trade cassava, supporting the welfare of Indonesian cassava farmers. Greenhope's technologies have been widely recognized and certified for their effectiveness and sustainability. The company collaborates with manufacturers, brand owners, NGOs, and governments to promote sustainable consumption and production, aiming for a greener earth.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Kenya
The Solution: The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) is dedicated to transforming Africa into a leading force in climate action by leveraging the continent's unique advantages, including its renewable energy potential, youthful workforce, and rich natural resources. CAP-A seeks to drive economic growth through climate-smart strategies, aiming for not just a net-zero carbon footprint but a net-negative one, capitalizing on Africa's low current carbon emissions and substantial natural assets. Their approach involves building a strong, Africa-focused knowledge base to guide decision-making, promoting a narrative that emphasizes the opportunities climate action presents for Africa, and implementing pilot projects to demonstrate these opportunities' viability.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Fiji, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lao, People's Democratic Republic Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
The Solution: Carbon Impact Capital is a Singapore-based company dedicated to creating social impact through emission reduction projects. These projects, located in developing countries across Asia and Africa, aim to directly improve the lives of vulnerable communities while also generating high-quality carbon credits verified by reputable international carbon registries. Emphasizing the importance of partnerships, Carbon Impact Capital collaborates with non-profits, social enterprises, and other entities to deliver impactful projects at scale and welcomes collaboration with various stakeholders to build a better world
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: 250,000 Lives improved
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Switzerland
The Solution: South Pole offers various services and solutions to help organizations and individuals in their climate journey, including software integrations for sustainability agendas, transformative climate solutions, and a comprehensive approach to achieving Net Zero targets. They provide support in measuring footprints, setting targets, reducing footprints, financing climate action, and leading in climate communication
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: 12,300,000 Lives improved
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Bahrain, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon
The Solution: 3BL Associates is a consultancy and think-do-tank that specializes in creating solutions for a more sustainable and equitable world. Their work spans various domains, including climate change mitigation, social inclusion, and economic sustainability. They approach these challenges through a multi-disciplinary lens, aiming to foster partnerships that are rooted in nature and promote holistic wellbeing. By offering strategic advisory services, they help organizations and leaders implement practices that are not only good for the environment but also inclusive and beneficial for diverse communities. Their focus on regenerative development underscores a commitment to not just preserving but enhancing natural and social systems for future generations.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Germany
The Solution: Climate-KIC is Europe's leading climate innovation agency, working to connect various stakeholders in the fight against climate change. Founded in 2010, it's part of a Knowledge and Innovation Community established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. As a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), it brings together partners from business, academia, the public and non-profit sectors to create networks of expertise, through which innovative products, services and systems are developed, brought to market and scaled-up for impact.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - More than 2100 climate-positive companies incubated
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: United Arab Emirates
The Solution: Amaly Legacy (“Amaly”) is an organisation with a clear mission to unlock funds for NGOs and indigenous communities in developing countries through a blend of technology, asset management and social innovation studio. Our Asset management platform develops institutional grade high integrity nature-based solutions in Africa, across forest and farmland. We have assembled an exceptional team of scientists, tech engineers, geospatial analysts, strategy consultants and creative specialists backed by a board of advisors from Mubadala Investment Company, Government of the KSA, Government of Dubai, DP World and UNICEF USA, among others.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability & Economic Development
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: United States
The Solution: Mental health & Climate
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International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Malawi
The Solution: Youth-led non-profit organization that builds community-driven approaches for sustainable development. Their mission is to challenge socio-economic inequalities and assist in navigating the vulnerable populations in Malawi toward self-reliance. COFO’s vision is to build a community where all citizens have the opportunity for a high quality of life, including but not limited to high standards of education, gender equality, health and entrepreneurship.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Kenya, Colombia, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
The Solution: Yunus Environment Hub focuses on tackling environmental issues through social business solutions. They aim to address climate change by promoting and implementing innovative, business-oriented approaches that have a positive impact on the environment. Their work is based in four pillars:
1. Incubation of social business: We constantly grow an extensive pool of social business entrepreneurs that focus on environmental issues through incubator and accelerator programs.
2. Venture building: We build new ventures together with companies, foundations, and other organizations and replicate existing solutions adapted to the local context in new regions.
3. Consulting and training: We share our know-how and solutions through training, ideation, and co-creation formats to help organizations identify strategies to act upon the environmental crisis.
4. Education: We enable community support networks, bring social business solutions to the international community, and raise awareness for the urgency of the environmental crisis.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 28 IImplemented Programmes in 32 countries across 4 continents in 2022
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Ivory Coast
The Solution: The Action Network on Small Arms in West Africa, Ivory Coast section (RASALAO-CI) brings together 23 Civil Society Organizations. Its main mission is to contribute to the advent of a secure, peaceful environment conducive to sustainable development with an emphasis on the promotion of human security in Côte D'Ivoire. Areas of intervention: Peace, security, social cohesion, human rights, democratic governance.
Pillar: Policy Advocacy and Governance
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Argentina, Colombia, Mexico
The Solution: Movilizatorio describes itself as a laboratory focused on engaging citizens and fostering social innovation within Colombia and Latin America. Incubated by Purpose, their goal is to empower individuals through collective leadership, cutting-edge methodologies, and technology to drive societal change. They employ investigative tools, strategic planning, technology, communication, creativity, and partnerships to mobilize various actors and sectors. Their aim is to design, develop, and expand initiatives that have a significant social impact.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Yemen
The Solution: Improve Your Society Organization IYSO is a non-governmental independent organization in Yemen aiming at Peace building, promote youth participation in civic life, IYSO has started as a voluntary initiative and it has been registered legally as an organization since 2015. The objectives:
- Peace building and spread culture of dialogue, justice and democracy.
- Promoting youth participation in civic life and enabling them to play positive roles in influencing and positive change in community.
- Develop youth initiatives aiming at community development and stability.
- Contribute to improving awareness of human rights and against gender-based violence.
- Capacity building of youth in economics, entrepreneurship and ICT.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Uganda
The Solution: PEACE Foundation is a community led local organization that aims at facilitating household transformation through innovative ideas and innovations that provide durable solutions to global challenges and opportunities using these local solutions and approaches. Invent a workable practice or solution, experiment it or share the solution for adoption to solved the social economic and livelihood or environmental problem. Work with the people who feel and appreciate our intervention, approaches and training. Aim at facilitating diffusion of our ideas to reach out to many using as little resources as possible.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability & Education and Capacity Building
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: Development Alternatives Group is an organization dedicated to advancing sustainable development and eradicating poverty. They achieve their mission through innovation, sustainability, and scalability:
- Innovation: They focus on designing, developing, and spreading appropriate technologies, institutional systems, and environmental and resource management methods.
- Sustainability: Their approach is commercially viable, ensuring that solutions can be maintained over the long term.
- Scalability: They extend their impact through partnerships with other organizations and networks.
Pillar: Economic Development & Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - More than 21,130 Livelihoods of artisans & farmers supported
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: TARA (Technology and Action for Rural Advancement) is a social enterprise that operates under the Development Alternatives Group. Founded in 1985 in New Delhi, India, its vision is to create sustainable livelihoods at scale and combat poverty while regenerating the environment. TARA works to build capacity, develop and incubate business models, and create economic, social, and environmental value. They focus on addressing the climate crisis, resource depletion, and job creation, particularly in rural areas. TARA also partners with various stakeholders to provide technology solutions, incubate sustainable business models, offer advisory services, and engage in capacity building.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 14,541 households accessed basic needs services such as WASH, clean energy, housing, and literacy
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Uganda
The Solution: Prolific Innovations Limited is a social enterprise company that focuses on creating positive change in Uganda's agricultural sector. They work to uplift local farmers in underserved communities by making agriculture a profitable endeavor. They aim to provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions to empower small-scale farmers and contribute to the well-being of their communities. Prolific Innovations Limited provides targeted solutions to small-scale farmers, especially the youth, to keep them actively engaged in agriculture. Their products and training initiatives have resulted in a significant increase in production, which has contributed to job creation and the overall development of agriculture in Uganda.
Pillar: Economic Development
Impact: - The company has already made a meaningful impact by supporting 300 farmers through the provision of agricultural inputs
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: The Keystone Foundation's mission focuses on enhancing the quality of life and the environment by achieving livelihood security for indigenous communities, agriculture and food security, land and community rights, community health and development, and conservation of biodiversity. It emphasizes the socio-ecological growth of all life in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and beyond, working with tribal populations across India and collaborating with organizations sharing its vision
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability & Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Switzerland
The Solution: Learning Planet Institute is a driver of the learning-society revolution that believes learning, research, collective intelligence, and creativity can help both individuals and organizations adapt to the increasingly complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. A research-and-development center as well as an educational facility developing programs for kindergarteners and doctoral students alike and every age in between—and even for continuing-education learners. Offer services to government agencies, companies, and other types of organizations as they embark on their learning-society transformation. Their unique position as a digital-innovation hub tapped into a global community of change-makers let them explore and share knowledge in new ways at an unprecedented scale, all for the purpose of facing head on the great social and environmental challenges.
Pillar: Education and Capacity Building
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Germany
The Solution: The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, established during the COP 21 conference in Paris, aim to bridge the gap between government actions and the extensive climate efforts by cities, regions, businesses, and investors to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Their mission is twofold:
- They foster collaboration between governments and various stakeholders, enhancing existing initiatives and encouraging new, diverse efforts. This includes integrating these actions with national plans, like the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), to ensure transparency and credibility in climate action.
- They contribute to organizing technical and high-level events, working alongside the UNFCCC secretariat, to boost ambition and accelerate climate action globally. Their efforts support a cohesive approach to achieving global climate goals by promoting broader participation and accountability.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability & Policy Advocacy and Governance
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centers is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has been a trustworthy supporter in the urban poor’s journey towards better living conditions in India. For over three decades, SPARC, in collaboration with its community-based social movements, the National Slum Dwellers’ Federation (NSDF) and Mahila Milan, has been at the forefront of championing the rights and well-being of the urban poor.
In the rapidly urbanising landscape of India, millions of marginalised families live under the constant threat of evictions and demolitions, often in informal settlements with inadequate access to basic amenities. SPARC’s mission is to empower these communities, providing them with the tools and resources they need to engage with government authorities and city stakeholders actively. Through this engagement, SPARC facilitates the creation of a strong and unified voice for the urban poor, enabling them to advocate for their rights and secure permanent housing solutions.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
Impact: - 33317 FAMILIES RELOCATED
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Egypt
The Solution: The SEKEM Group, founded in 1977, is a producer, processor and marketer of organic and biodynamic groceries, dried foods, textiles and natural pharmaceuticals in Egypt, the Arab region and the international market.
SEKEM consists of multiple individual firms organized as a holding company, together with the group’s NGO-branch, including the Society for Cultural Development in Egypt and the Egyptian BioDynamic Association.
Complying with SEKEM’s business model that economic profit should directly feed social engagement, the NGOs develops and manages scientific, cultural and social activities with the aim of human development.
The SEKEM Development Foundation operates a school, a vocational training centre and a medical clinic among others. SEKEM introduced biodynamic farming to the Arab region and continues to promote it through the Egyptian Biodynamic Society (EBDA) and the Centre for Organic Agriculture in Egypt (COAE).
Over 800 farms in Egypt, Sudan and Uganda are associated with SEKEM, and ecologically farm over 6.500 acres of land. SEKEM employs more than 2.000 people. The Group is a national market leader for herbal teas. Its headquarters are located in Cairo, Egypt.
Pillar: Economic Development & Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua, Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin
The Solution: The Skoll Foundation seeks to catalyze transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. They invest in social entrepreneurs at pivotal moments, facilitating a community that fosters scalable solutions through innovative partnerships. The foundation emphasizes storytelling to showcase what's possible, working closely with those experienced in the challenges they address, to advance equity and drive towards a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity
Regions covered:
The Solution: The World Bank, distinct from traditional banks, consists of two main institutions, the IBRD and IDA, supported by 189 member countries. It's focused on eliminating poverty globally through financial and technical aid to developing nations. The IBRD assists middle-income and financially capable poorer countries, whereas the IDA targets the world's poorest nations. Alongside IFC, MIGA, and ICSID, the World Bank offers low-interest loans, grants, and interest-free credits for projects in education, health, infrastructure, and more, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.
Pillar: Economic Development & Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 10 million farmers adopting better agricultural technology
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: United Kingdom
The Solution: Sharing Strategies is a network of changemakers aimed at addressing global crises like climate change, COVID, conflicts, and inequalities through strategic cooperation in advocacy, financing, and delivery. They connect campaigns, movements, and leaders to mobilize support for sustainable development goals (SDGs) and climate action, aiming to raise significant investment and ensure impactful, cross-sectoral projects for societal and environmental benefits.
Pillar: Policy Advocacy and Governance & Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: United States
The Solution: The Trust, Accountability, and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI) is a network of funders committed to creating a world where resources and power are distributed equitably. They aim to empower communities, ensure governmental and corporate sectors act with integrity, and address global challenges effectively. TAI believes in fostering trust, accountability, and inclusion to achieve effective democratic governance and meet urgent global needs.
Pillar: Policy Advocacy and Governance
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: United States
The Solution: Freebee offers an eco-friendly, on-demand transportation service that's completely free for users. They use 100% electric vehicles to provide rides, focusing on reducing emissions and promoting sustainability. Freebee's end-to-end approach to mobility can easily adapt to support the smart growth plans of any municipality, while providing a localized experience that speaks to the heart of the communities. Freebee is connecting people with the world around them, while aiding economic development and advocating for a greener, safer earth.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Zambia
The Solution: Chatham House, established in 1920 in London, aims to be a leading independent source for analysis and ideas promoting global prosperity and security. Known for the Chatham House Rule enhancing free speech in meetings, it conducts rigorous research to influence international affairs policy. It publishes the journal "International Affairs" and "The World Today" magazine, hosts significant global speakers, and offers a platform for diverse members from various sectors to engage in critical debates. Their research also contributes to media discussions and parliamentary committee evidence.
Pillar: Education and Capacity Building & Policy Advocacy and Governance
Impact: - 5000 people benefiting from membership
International presence: Global North
Regions covered:
The Solution: The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization that engages political, business, cultural, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. It's well-known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where leaders address global issues, including the economy, health, and the environment. The WEF aims to improve the state of the world by fostering cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Pillar: Policy Advocacy and Governance
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Iran, Peru, Philippines
The Solution: Build Change is dedicated to saving lives by ensuring homes and schools in emerging nations are built to withstand earthquakes and windstorms. They collaborate with local communities to design and construct buildings that protect families and children from natural disasters. Their approach involves practical engagement and the development of resilient construction practices to enhance safety and sustainability in vulnerable areas.
Pillar: Disaster Resilience and Climate Adaptation
Impact: - 1,171,730 Safer people
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Bangladesh
The Solution: Friendship is a non-governmental organisation that helps poor people in Bangladesh. They make it their priority to reach communities in remote areas that are otherwise inaccessible. They strive to create sustainable solutions that work in the real world and help struggling communities become self-sufficient. The marginalised Char dwellers in Bangladesh count among the most underprivileged communities in the world. They focus now in 6 programmes
- Health
- Education
- Disaster Management and Infrastructure Development
- Good Governance
- Sustainable Economic Development
- Cultural Preservation.
Pillar: Social Well-being and Equity & Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 330,000+ beneficiaries were covered through Inclusive Citizenship programmes
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Burkina, Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lao, People's Democratic Republic Madagascar, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Republic of Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, United States, Uruguay. Vietnam, Zambia
The Solution: Canopy is an award winning environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world’s forests, species and climate.
Canopy’s story is rooted in a passion to protect the endangered, carbon-rich forests around the world from destruction. Canopy’s approach focuses on creating solutions and working together with the largest buyers of pulp and paper products to achieve a much greater impact.
They understand that business leaders can be powerful forces for environmental change. They work with companies to craft sustainable purchasing guidelines and with partners to develop permanent and systemic solutions that protect forests.
Started over a decade ago as Markets Initiatives, Canopy has grown and attracted a group of passionate environmental and social justice activists.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability and Conservation
Impact: - Corporate Engagement: Collaborated with over 900 companies, including major brands like H&M, Zara, and LVMH, to eliminate sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests.
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Rwanda, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States
The Solution: BioRegional champions sustainable solutions that promote healthier, happier communities across the globe. They focus on practical implementation of sustainability principles through the One Planet Living framework, which they co-developed. This approach is used worldwide to help organizations, cities, and regions deliver ambitious sustainability goals effectively. By partnering with developers, businesses, and local governments, BioRegional develops and demonstrates eco-friendly solutions in areas like housing, renewable energy, and sustainable commerce to drive systemic change towards a more sustainable future.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Burundi, Rwanda
The Solution: Nuru Energy is a social enterprise that provides clean energy access to households living below the poverty line and in villages without electricity. Nuru's unique off-grid , pay-as-you-go (PAYG) recharging platform using both solar and human power to recharge any USB-chargeable device including portable LED lights and mobile phones. Nuru deploys its technology via Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), who distribute LED lamps, mobile phones and other devices in their village and use the Nuru Energy platform to operate income-generating recharging businesses.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 1,000 Village-level recharging businesses setup
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Nigeria
The Solution: CarbonCeres is a non-profit organization based in Nigeria that is dedicated to climate advocacy and education. The organization aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote environmental sustainability by engaging with communities and stakeholders. Through various initiatives, CarbonCeres works to foster understanding and action towards mitigating the impacts of climate change .
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Nigeria, Republic of Tanzania
The Solution: Solar Sister is an organization that invests in women's clean energy businesses in off-grid communities in Africa. They equip women with the skills and resources necessary to distribute solar lamps, mobile charging solutions, and clean cookstoves, thereby transforming their communities. Solar Sister combines the breakthrough potential of solar technology with a deliberately woman-centered direct sales network.
Pillar: Empowerment and Economic Development
Impact: - Over 4.3 million people reached with clean energy products
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Kenya, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Zambia
The Solution: Lifeline Energy is a non-profit social enterprise specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of power-independent MP3 players and radios for humanitarian use across sub-Saharan Africa. With over 20 years of experience, they provide robust, solar and wind-up powered devices that bring educational and informational content to remote areas lacking electricity. Their products, including the Lifeplayer MP3, can be pre-loaded with extensive educational material, creating classrooms anywhere, anytime. Recognized as a 501(c) (3) US charity and South African public benefit organization, Lifeline Energy relies on a diverse funding mix to support its mission of accessible education and information.
Pillar: Empowerment and Economic Development
Impact: -700,000 Solar and wind-up radios and MP3 players distributed
Regions covered: United Kingdom, United States, Australia
The Solution: Spring Impact is a not-for-profit organization that assists other organizations in scaling their social impact. They focus on working with groups that have already demonstrated effective solutions to social issues. Spring Impact offers strategic consultancy to help these organizations expand and replicate their impact through careful planning, implementation, and resource linkage. They provide a structured approach to scaling, which includes methodologies for social replication and a series of programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of these organizations to increase their reach and effectiveness. Their work spans multiple sectors, integrating both commercial and social expertise to create sustainable impact.
Pillar: Empowerment and Economic Development
Impact: - 500,000+ women across Africa received free community-based therapy from StrongMinds, with 80% of clients remaining depression-free 6 months later
Regions covered:
The Solution: Earth51 is a UK-based advisory firm focused on integrating sustainability into businesses to achieve financial growth and positive planetary impact. They provide services to enhance sustainability in organizational operations and align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Their work includes assessing financial performance, building trust with stakeholders, and gaining access to green finance, supporting organizations in various industries to enhance their sustainability practices and impact.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium
The Solution: GROUPE SOS, founded in 1984, has evolved into Europe's leading social enterprise, actively addressing social exclusion in various forms. With a robust presence across 44 countries and leveraging 18,000 employees, the organization operates 550 establishments generating a turnover of €950 million annually. GROUPE SOS is engaged in a wide array of sectors including youth, employment, health, seniors, culture, ecological transition, and international action. The organization is committed to social innovation, using it as a cornerstone to develop sustainable economic activities that simultaneously yield strong social impacts. Their operations extend to providing essential services such as education, housing, social inclusion, occupational integration, health care, and elderly support. GROUPE SOS also champions cultural accessibility and advocates for a new paradigm in agriculture and ecology, underpinning their commitment to meeting societal needs through innovative, synergistic solutions.
Pillar: Empowerment and Economic Development Social Well-being and Equity Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: United States, Canada, Chile Hungary, Malta, Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Thailand
The Solution: Tech Matters is a nonprofit organization that leverages technology to enhance the effectiveness of the social sector. They focus on developing and providing tech solutions that address social issues effectively and efficiently. Their projects include Aselo, which improves the capabilities of crisis response helplines, and Terraso, which supports sustainable local community initiatives worldwide through better data and software tools. Tech Matters collaborates with various leaders and organizations to foster social change through innovative technology use, offering support from conception to execution of tech-based solutions
Pillar: Innovation and Infrastructure Development
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: United Kingdom
The Solution: Play Verto is a first-of-its-kind gamified data collection platform connecting communities to decision makers through play-based experiences. They are focused on leveraging data and insights to promote sustainability and social impact. They aid partners in making informed decisions about sustainable practices and help champion sustainability efforts through data-driven advocacy and support. Play Verto collects and analyzes data on industry-specific sustainable practices and public attitudes, which supports campaigns and the work of changemakers in advocating for environmental action both locally and globally
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - 180 countires reached
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Brazil
The Solution: The IPÊ - Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (Institute for Ecological Research) focuses on biodiversity conservation through scientific research and socio-environmental innovation. They engage in activities like community participation and education across diverse biomes like the Atlantic Forest, Amazon, Pantanal, and Cerrado. Additionally, IPÊ offers educational programs in environmental conservation and sustainability.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP) is an organization that empowers grassroots women in India through various initiatives including women-led climate resilient farming, women's entrepreneurship, health and nutrition programs, and clean energy solutions. They focus on fostering leadership among women to drive economic and community development.
Pillar: Empowerment and Economic Development Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - Reached 6,000,000 please
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Central, African Republic
The Solution: Echoing Green supports social entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, and strategic support, focusing on those who advance racial equity and innovate solutions for global issues. They facilitate a fellowship program to nurture emerging leaders and provide a platform for their ideas to foster positive change.
Pillar: Innovation and Infrastructure Development
Regions covered:
The Solution: Deep & Meaningful, founded by Deepa Mirchandani, is dedicated to helping ambitious individuals and organizations create systemic and regenerative socio-economic and environmental changes. They emphasize intersectional thinking, collaboration, and intentional actions to drive meaningful change, combining business insights with socio-economic and environmental experience.
Pillar: Governance and Policy Influence Environmental Sustainability Social Well-being and Equity
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Netherlands, Malaysia, Thailand, Peru, Poland, Nigeria, Russian, United Kingdom, Czech Republic
The Solution: Bemari is a sustainability consulting firm that helps organizations transition to sustainable and regenerative business practices. They focus on climate action, helping businesses set science-based targets, decarbonize, and embed climate-aware thinking throughout their operations. Bemari works to facilitate systemic changes, avoiding greenwashing, and enhancing corporate resilience against climate risks.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Spain, United States, Guatemala, Kenya
The Solution: Bridge for Billions operates as a global incubator that supports early-stage entrepreneurs through development programs, offering mentorship and access to an online platform to refine their business ideas. They aim to foster entrepreneurship to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth worldwide.
Pillar: Empowerment and Economic Development
Impact: Link
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Germany, Ghana, India
The Solution: Designathon Works empowers children to design solutions for global challenges, integrating local contexts with broader issues like sustainability and citizenship. They utilize designathons to foster creativity and problem-solving, aligning with global initiatives like the Sustainable Development Goals. This approach nurtures engaged, innovative young thinkers who contribute to solving significant world problems.
Pillar: Innovation and Infrastructure Development
Impact: Link
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Switzerland
The Solution: Hatch CoLab is an incubator that empowers entrepreneurs to build social ventures focused on solving significant global challenges and driving social change. They offer tools, connections, and a program to scale impact-tech ventures, aiming to foster equality, better humanity, and a sustainable world. Their efforts are deeply integrated with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Pillar: Innovation and Infrastructure Development
International presence: Global North
Regions covered: Netherlands
The Solution: The Weaving Lab focuses on "weaving" people, projects, and places to create thriving systems. They emphasize the interconnectedness of various elements, fostering collaborations and learning cultures aimed at systemic change. Their work aligns with goals like universal well-being and addresses both social and environmental issues through collaborative processes.
Pillar: Governance and Policy Influence
Impact: - Present in more than 70 countires
International presence: Global North & Global South
Regions covered: Albania, Austria, Finland, Kenya, Kosovo, South Africa, Switzerland, Gambia
The Solution: be.modos is an impact-oriented social enterprise that aims to improve the well-being of people and the environment through various operations that have tangible results.
Pillar:
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Philippines
The Solution: WaterEquity is an impact investment asset manager focused on mobilizing private investment for water and sanitation sectors in emerging and frontier markets. They aim to provide safe water and sanitation to low-income communities, enhancing resilience against climate impacts while offering financial returns to investors. Their initiatives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6, which targets clean water and sanitation for all.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
Impact: - More than 460 million dollars committed capital to solving Sustainable Development Goal 6
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Kenya
The Solution: Toilets for All focuses on providing access to dignified and sustainable sanitation solutions primarily for schools in the Global South. They collaborate with local partners to implement waterless toilet systems, which contribute to environmental sustainability, improve health, and enhance education by ensuring clean and safe sanitation facilities.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: Bangladesh
The Solution: The International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) is a leading research and capacity-building organization focused on climate change and development. It aims to build and lead a network of Southern-based partner institutes to educate the world about climate change and development. ICCCAD conducts research, offers training, and facilitates knowledge sharing on climate resilience and sustainable development practices globally
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: The Million Sparks Foundation (MSF) is a technology-driven education initiative focused on enhancing the capabilities of teachers. Their mission is to empower teachers, aiming to impact the learning outcomes of 300 Million school children through capacitating 10 Million teachers globally by 2025. They operate with the belief that education's purpose is to spark curiosity and learning in every child, with teachers serving as the catalysts for this process. To achieve this, they provide ChalkLit, a platform offering bite-sized training and resources through both mobile and web applications, specifically designed for teachers' professional development.
Pillar: Education and Capacity Building
International presence: Global South
Regions covered: India
The Solution: CMS is a private consulting and professional services firm that drives social impact and sustainable development. Through strategic partnerships and tailored solutions, CMS maximizes social returns by investing in ideas, individuals, and institutions. Its services cover design (strategy and planning), evidence (research and insights), monitoring (systems and performance), and learning (knowledge application).
CMS connects diverse development actors—from communities and program implementers to financiers, policymakers, and networks—building partnerships that create shared value across the development spectrum.
Its work includes:
1. Shoonya- Net Zero Initiative: Shoonya is a Net Zero initiative advancing People-Planet-Prosperity through sustainable approaches. It partners with SMEs to cut carbon, plastic, and water use and enhance circularity with tech, finance, and support. Shoonya’s solutions include converting plastic waste to oil via advanced pyrolysis and producing biochar from bamboo to boost carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and farmer incomes.
2. Aggregating demand and supporting supply of heat adaptation technologies to the vulnerable people- A market-led approach: As climate extremes worsen, India's most vulnerable communities face mounting risks, yet climate-friendly solutions struggle to reach them due to low demand and misaligned capital. The Catalyst Group addresses this gap with platforms that connect communities, innovators, and investors—building climate resilience by integrating health, livelihoods, and climate action.
Pillar: Environmental Sustainability
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