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The Indigenous Innovation Initiative welcomes two experienced leaders to the team
…areas, following the latest trends and initiatives. Kathy is one of a handful of Canadians who have completed graduate work in Social Innovation and is driven to change the way we change the world. In her spare time, Kathy loves spending time with her family and is an avid cyclist! Julie and Kathryn both began…
Kenya’s CeraMaji water filter uses clay and sawdust, sugar cane
…water purification technology available is boiling water but, for many Kenyans, this method is cost-prohibitive and limited by the availability of raw materials. Solution Innovative Canadians for Change (ICChange) has developed a ceramic water filter technology that is geared toward a resource-limited setting. The ceramic water filters (CWFs) are composed of local clay and an…
How Solar Power and Advocacy Brightens Maternal and Newborn Health Care in Uganda
…when needed. A We Care Solar Suitcase® at one of the health facilities. Photo courtesy of Amref Health Africa in Uganda Beyond the Delivery Room: Powering Policy Change The health system itself required strengthening in key areas so the benefit of electricity could be translated into saved lives. Here’s where Amref Health Africa in Uganda…
How Maziwa’s Wema Breast Pump Is Changing Work, Money, and Life for Women in Kenya
…such innovation making waves in Kenya is the Wema breast pump by Maziwa. This affordable device not only empowers women economically but also brings about significant social changes in the lives of mothers. According to Maziwa, 60% of women drop out of the Kenyan workforce for family duties. As Kenyan mothers return to work -…
Giving every baby an equal chance of a healthy life: High-quality neonatal care in rural areas using a community-based approach
…infant warmer for premature and low-birth-weight babies in developing countries. The Embrace Nest has three components: an infant-sized sleeping bag, a heater and a pouch of phase change material. The pouch is warmed in the heater (separate from the sleeping bag) and then placed into a compartment of the sleeping bag where it maintains constant…
Bringing Together the Best and Brightest to Save Lives at Birth
…time of labor to the 48 hours after a baby is born. And they will be in Washington, DC this week for the Saving Lives at Birth DevelopmentXChange, world’s preeminent maternal and newborn health innovations Marketplace and Forum. Grand Challenges Canada (funded by the Government of Canada), USAID, the Government of Norway, the Bill &…
Global Perspectives on Working with LGBTQIA+ Communities: Addressing Youth Mental Health
…professionals to lead and be involved in initiatives, for example, by investing in workshops and training programs. Expanding capacity building can empower individuals and communities to be change agents and foster long-term sustainability. Noting the work that can also be done to support innovators, Sunflower emphasizes “the importance of reevaluating funding models to better support…
Orange Shirt Day: Turning our collective grief to action
…remembrance to contribute to the critical work of healing and reconciliation, never losing sight of the truth. One way that we demonstrate our commitment to action and change is through our work at the Indigenous Innovation Initiative, hosted by Grand Challenges Canada. We support innovation with social impact by and for First Nations, Inuit and…
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Max Foundation wins Grand Challenges Canada’s Rotman Innovation of the Year Award
—Through their ‘Healthy Village’ approach, Max Foundation is creating lasting change for children and their communities in Bangladesh — Toronto, December 14, 2023 —The Max Foundation has been awarded the prestigious Rotman Innovation of the Year Award for their work to ensure healthy growth and prevent stunting for children in Bangladesh. The CAD $10,000 award…