Projects in Canada
Young Urban Farmers
Producing, Share land for growing food
Young Urban Farmers is a Toronto-based company that helps people grow their own fresh food in the city. Founded in 2009 by a group university graduates, they want to share their passion for local organic produce by making gardening simple and fun. They have a … Read more
Energy Action Coalition (EAC)
Mobilize and unite, Put pressure and mobilize for social change
Since May 2005, the Energy Action Coalition (EAC) has united young people in working for a clean and just energy future through collaborative campaigns. It is a coalition of 50 youth-led environmental and social justice groups that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive … Read more
Zipcar
Transporting and travelling, Share a car
Zipcar is a car-sharing website with the aim to reduce the dependence on personally-owned cars, and thereby the numbers of cars itself. They know that fewer cars on the road means less congestion, less pollution, less dependence on oil, and cleaner, fresher air to breathe, … Read more
Ekomini
Saving and investing money, Teach kids how to use money
Ekomini is an interactive tool that teaches kids how to use money. Children see how much money they save and learn basic money skills, money management, personal finance, and other important life skills through interactive games and activities designed by a team of dedicated educators. … Read more
Adbusters
Communication and media, Use independent sources of information
Adbusters is a global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students, educators and entrepreneur working to change the way information flows. They publish the advertising-free magazine Adbusters, which is devoted to challenging consumerism. They write about advertisement, the effects of consumption, social topics and international … Read more
Divine Chocolate
1998 Divine was launched onto the UK confectionery market. It is the only Fairtrade chocolate company which is 45% owned by the farmers in Ghana. This gives farmers not only rights and a fair income, but a share of Divines’s profit and a stronger voice … Read more
Seed Savers Exchange
Producing, Protect biodiversity
Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit organization with the mission is to save North America’s diverse, but endangered garden heritage for future generations by building a network of people committed to collecting, conserving and sharing heirloom seeds and plants, while educating people about the value … Read more
Sharing backyards
Producing, Share land for growing food
Sharing Backyards encourages urban gardening by linking people with unused yard space with those looking for a place to grow food. It makes maximum use of city space by making sure that even those who dwell in apartments and shared housing have ample place to … Read more
Centre for Social Innovation
Creating and innovating, Innovate to help developing societies
The Centre for Social Innovation is a social enterprise with a mission to catalyze social innovation in its home base of Toronto and around the globe. Social Innovation refers to new ideas that resolve existing social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges for the benefit of … Read more
OpenFile
Communication and media, Become a citizen journalist
OpenFile is a collaborative community news site connecting citizens to their city and the reporters who cover it. It recognizes what the mainstream media still doesn’t: the important stories that really matter to people are the small ones that affect our daily lives. You submit … Read more
