Mirza: Inclusive Innovation in Childcare
Mirza is a fintech company that provides a platform to help employers and employees navigate government childcare support programs, aiming to address systemic childcare shortages and the motherhood penalty, particularly for low-wage workers.
Gender Lens Investing: The 2X Global Approach to Systemic Change
2X Global connects investors and capital providers to promote gender finance and an inclusive financial system, emphasizing measurable outcomes and best practices for social impact and returns.
Navigating the Complexities of Homelessness: Fred Victor’s Multifaceted Approach to Sustainable Solutions in Toronto
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.
YWCA Metro Vancouver: Creating Affordable Homes for Single Women and Their Children
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.
Removing Accessibility Barriers for Inclusive Living: The Daniels Corporation’s Accessible Designs Strategy
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’s AI4Humanity and Biasly: Best Practices to Develop Socially Responsible AI
Mila, a Quebec-based AI research institute, is at the forefront of AI development that promotes ethics, transparency, privacy, fairness, and accountability.