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…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…

…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…

…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 &…

…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 -…

…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…

—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…

…those with lived experience with mental health issues, should be centred in all aspects of the initiative and help create an ecosystem that drives positive and lasting change for their wellbeing. Being’s Youth and Lived Experience Advisory Groups launched last month to promote further the participation of young people and people with lived experience in…

…for at least 12 hours per day.[/caption] In short, as soon as possible after birth and as soon as the premature baby tolerates being handled without a change in heart rate or oxygenation, he/she is placed in a kangaroo position on his/her mother’s chest. The position is vertical, between the breasts, in direct contact with…

“The early days of venture capital remind me very much about today. There is change in the air. People want to do meaningful things – not just financial. The world can't continue to function as it is now.” [caption id="attachment_10606" align="alignright" width="196"] David Cameron speaks at the Social Impact Investment Forum at the G8. Photo…