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…tried to open-source the design of this seemingly simple block of text. What resulted were two team meetings sandwiching two dozen emails offering various style suggestions. “Our names should be in red text!” “Our Twitter handles should stand beside the Twitter logos!” “Our logo should be contained in the signature!” “We should design a different…reach out to him on Twitter @RvShih.   Notes [1] Disclaimer: I’m not suggesting here that one should spend all their time experimenting while neglecting key business activities.  However, I am suggesting that there does need to be a dedicated percentage of effort spent on trying out new ideas or approaches.  For example, while there…

…Foundations, Donors, DFI’s and Governments:  One of the most fascinating sessions was dedicated to the potential for social impact investing in international development. What ensued was a dynamic discussion on the role of foundations, donors, development finance institutes (DFIs) and governments to increase the number of impact investments. In particular, there was a push for…established Social Impact Investment Task Force in Canada. Grand Challenges Canada established this informal task force with the mandate of updating, discussing and learning from the various activities of relevant government departments/organizations in the impact investment space. Need for Learning: I was also impressed with the launch of a new Global Learning Exchange that will…

…Lagos in planning and implementing culturally relevant mindful movement-based sessions both in-person and online. The program is based on research that suggests a reciprocal relationship between physical activity and social and emotional development, where physical activity provides opportunities for participants to learn and use social, emotional, and cognitive skills that ultimately improve well-being in sports,…initiative will also facilitate communication and virtual support and reach young people in situations where physical contact may be impossible. Lighthouse Social Enterprise Company Limited, PRIDE MindZ, Vietnam In Vietnam, a lack of mental health literacy, stigma, and limited LGBTIQ+-friendly care and services are some of the factors adding to the mental health inequities faced…youth create meaning from illness experiences, learn new coping strategies, and connect with peers through shared stories. Baatcheet will feature a curated archive of bilingual (English and Hindi) personal narratives of coping with anxiety and depression, alongside evidence-based strategies for behaviour change. The innovation will be facilitated by trained youth facilitators and will also allow…preventative well-being course, journaling, problem solving, audio meditations, and reminders to boost adherence to anti-retroviral medication. The app will be low-data with offline capabilities and offered in English and Zulu. Women Friendly Initiative, Collaborative Action for Mental Health Promotion Utilizing Students (CAMPUS), Nigeria The CAMPUS project aims to address the social, economic, and academic stressors…

…to continue to grow and develop your skillset. Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself; you never know what may follow! What is your favourite physical distancing COVID activity? I absolutely love spending my evenings going for walks/bike rides to enjoy the fresh air and greenery around me. I find that it’s a great way for…