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Reports & Publications

Our evidence, insights, and impact—all in one place. This collection features annual reports, white papers, case studies, and research that document our journey and share what works. Dive in to discover the data and stories behind innovation that scales.

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Young children and the polycrisis

This report, commissioned through Grand Challenges Canada’s Saving Brains portfolio in partnership with the Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN), examines how recent global shocks, including COVID-19, have disrupted progress in early childhood development. The report also highlights solutions and opportunities to advance children’s health, development, and well-being worldwide.
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Scoping Study: Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech in Conflict

This study examines the challenges posed by misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in conflict zones, highlighting the need for comprehensive tools and community-engaged approaches to build resilience in humanitarian responses.

Portfolios
Creating Hope in Conflict
Output Types
Scoping study
Date Published
22 April 2025
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The Indigenous Gender Equality Program Impact Story (June 2022)

This impact report shares narratives of the first cohort of Indigenous innovators dismantling colonial systems and rebuilding through principles of love, respect, responsibility, and reciprocity within the Gender Equality Program.

Portfolios
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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2022–23 Annual Report: Dream Medicine

Focusing on decolonizing social finance, this report showcases how the initiative supported community-led innovation and reaffirmed Indigenous self-governance through bold, culturally grounded projects.

Portfolios
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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2023–24 Annual Report: I3 Impact Report

This report highlights the launch of Round 2 funding, the introduction of the Transition-to-Scale program, and emphasizes themes like food sovereignty, tech and data sovereignty, wellness, and land stewardship, all grounded in Indigenous values and community-led innovation.

Portfolios
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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Creating Hope in Conflict (2018-2022) Independent Evaluation

An independent evaluation of CHIC’s first phase, analyzing its contributions to systemic improvements in healthcare, information, energy, and WASH in conflict-driven humanitarian crises.

Portfolios
Creating Hope in Conflict
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge Annual Report (2022)

The Annual Report details CHIC’s growing portfolio of humanitarian innovations, showcasing achievements and providing insights to strengthen the humanitarian system.

Portfolios
Creating Hope in Conflict
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge 2023 Annual Report

Reflecting on five years of innovation, the 2023 Annual Report highlights successes and lessons learned in improving the lives of conflict-affected populations through CHIC-supported initiatives.

Portfolios
Creating Hope in Conflict
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge 2024 Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report showcases CHIC’s commitment to empowering locally-led humanitarian solutions, detailing advancements in health, energy, and access to life-saving information for vulnerable populations.

Portfolios
Creating Hope in Conflict
Output Types
Impact report
Date Published
22 April 2025
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