My Uber driver made a U-turn, then another, before stopping his car alongside a busy roadway. Looking at his GPS, he pointed to a closed fence. “Here you are”. I got out and walked uncertainly to the locked door. Sure enough, a friendly sign welcoming visitors to Raiz...
[For this article, SEE Change was delighted to collaborate with the students of the Social Innovation class, taught by Catherine Pearl, at Mount Royal University’s Bissett School of Business.] In this year’s Social Innovation class we had the opportunity...
Subscribe: SpotifyWhen David Upton co-founded Common Good Solutions (CGS) in 2012, he didn’t come armed with an in-depth, detailed strategic plan. But there was a mission. And it was a powerful one. “See the need, try to fill the need,” is how David describes it. Over...
Subscribe: SpotifySocial entrepreneur Ryan Turnbull decided to focus his attention on policy change when he ran for and won a seat in the Canadian Parliament in 2019. Today his passion for social innovation and for advancing a more equitable economy is on full display...
On July 12, World Vision will be holding its third annual Social Innovation Challenge, an entrepreneurship competition for students and recent grads, dedicated to tackling some of the world’s most difficult challenges with innovative thinking. Titled The Dinnerless...
