Combatting homelessness requires a multifaceted and coordinated effort. Fred Victor, a Toronto-based charity, operates over 25 sites across the GTA, offering four key programs: housing solutions, health and wellness services, income generation and education, and food security and nutrition.
The Lone-parent households, predominantly led by women, are especially vulnerable to rising housing costs. YWCA Metro Vancouver, a registered charity within the global YWCA network, is addressing this challenge by providing 16 affordable housing communities to 291 single mothers and their children as of 2024.
The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) launched its Accessibility Designed Program (ADP) in 2017 to address the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities by incorporating design features that go beyond the accessibility standards set by the Ontario Building Code (OBC).
Mila, a Quebec-based AI research institute, is at the forefront of AI development that promotes ethics, transparency, privacy, fairness, and accountability.
Despite the lack of diversity in the construction and facility industry overall, Freshco has built a workforce that is 77% women, 41% LGBTQ2S+, 33% BIPOC, 10% neurodiverse, 7% disabled, and 6% veterans. The company has accomplished this by building trust through demonstrated support for diversity, contrasting the tokenism often seen in the corporate landscape.
Recognizing the significant influence of financial markets on systemic change, Adasina aims to mobilize investors to withhold their capital from companies that perpetuate racial, gender, economic, and climate inequities. This approach leverages capital to drive positive social change.
As of 2024, there are no standardized crash test dummies or tools for assessing pregnant occupant safety. Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center began working with the University of British Columbia to develop the first 3D representation of how pregnant women’s anatomies change with varying postures and gravitational loading.
Coralus, is a community-driven organization which has redefined traditional funding models to focus on supporting women and non-binary entrepreneurs working towards social and environmental impact.
This case study examines how Mujer Emprende, a microcredit product developed by MiCredito uses innovative features to de-risk 'risky' clients and maintain profitability, all while supporting women led businesses.
MEDA, an international economic development organization, has worked to rectify inequitable systems, cater to the needs of the local stakeholders, and deliver effective programs.
