Enactus Canada is a community of student, academic and business leaders enabling progress through entrepreneurial action Enactus Canada ignites the potential of Canada’s future leaders to drive positive social, environmental, and economic impact, by empowering their entrepreneurial mindset. We rally the energy, ideas and passion of Canada’s best and brightest students who see business as a way to address social issues. Guided by academic advisors and business experts, the student leaders of Enactus Canada create and implement community empowerment projects and business ventures in communities coast to coast. This experiential learning platform helps students unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and develop …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

A UN-based global partnership committed to moving from cash to responsible digital payments to advance the SDGs. Based at the United Nations, the Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to responsible digital payments to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Alliance has over 80 members which are committed to digitizing payments in order to boost efficiency, transparency, women’s economic participation and financial inclusion, helping build economies that are digital and inclusive. Members do not want to abolish physical cash – it is legal tender – but …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

A think tank for the ambitious owners of Britain’s fastest growing businesses and aspirational entrepreneurs The Entrepreneurs Network is a think tank for the ambitious owners of Britain’s fastest growing businesses and aspirational entrepreneurs. Through research, events and the media, we bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and policymakers to help make Britain the best place in the world to start and grow a business.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship

Turning job seekers into job creators. Youth Business International (YBI) leads a growing global network of 50 enterprise support organisations with a passion for empowering underserved young people (18-35) to start, scale and sustain their businesses. Working with this global network of members, we develop and scale the most effective solutions to the critical challenges facing young entrepreneurs, and strengthen our members’ capabilities and the quality of their delivery models to support young people into entrepreneurship. Together, we focus on sustainable and inclusive entrepreneurship, equipping underserved young people with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to beat the odds …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech fintech

We act as a catalyst, creating opportunities for people living in poverty to realise their potential. Building a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. Disaster Management and Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, Community Empowerment, Education, Health, Human Rights and Legal Aid Services, Economic Development, Microfinance, Skills Development, Urban Development, Migration, and Water Sanitation and Hygiene

Type: Large company

Working to end poverty in our lifetime. FINCA International is committed to ending global poverty through sustainable and scalable solutions, responsible financial services, and life-enhancing products that are driven by the insights and needs of the people we serve in communities around the world. We believe all people should have the opportunity to leverage their wisdom, talent and effort to determine their own destiny. Financial Inclusion, Financial Health, Financial Resilience, Impact Investing, Research, Social Enterprise, and Social Impact

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech fintech

A collaborative learning network envisioning markets that provide opportunities for all people to engage and prosper. SEEP is a collaborative learning network. We support strategies that create new and better opportunities for vulnerable populations, especially women and the rural poor, to participate in markets and improve the quality of their life. Founded in 1985, SEEP was a pioneer in the microcredit movement and helped build the foundation of the financial inclusion efforts of today. In the last three decades our members have continued to serve as a testing ground for innovative strategies that promote inclusion, develop competitive markets, and enhance …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

A non-profit investment vehicle aiming to improve the lives of low-income people. The Global Innovation Fund invests in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world. Through our grants and risk capital, we support breakthrough solutions to global development challenges from social enterprises, for-profit firms, non-profit organisations, researchers and government agencies. We are global in breadth and scope: open to the best approaches to solve any major development problem in low- or lower-middle income countries. We seek solutions that can scale up commercially, through the public/ philanthropic sector, or through …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

Connect. Debate. Change. We believe an EU of partnership and solidarity matters, and we believe globalisation needs global rules to make it work for everyone. We think it’s time for a new 21st-century social contract based on peace, prosperity and sustainability. We support a multilateral world with cities, regions, states, supranational institutions, companies and citizens cooperating to solve common challenges, and we embrace European values and freedoms. “Connect – Debate – Change” is our DNA and central to the way we work. Friends of Europe is passionate about good policy making and a driving force for debate. Our work adopts …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech greentech

A global platform that empowers sustainability: news, articles, startups, and creators! We build tools, stories and experiences that make sustainable living easy. IMPAKTER Platform Media: we feature the latest sustainability news and articles by our team or global leaders. Index: We research and evaluate global companies and rate their sustainability efforts. Business: We help companies start their sustainability journey by evaluating them and generating clear action plans and reports. For more information, please visit www.impakter.com. Sustainablility, 17 Sustainable Goals, Sustainable Companies, Sustainable products, Jobs in sustainable industry, Sustainability news, Environmental sustainability, Sustainable Living, impactinvesting, startup, vc, and sustainableinvestment

Type: Media

Creating a generation of socially-responsible young leaders. The Resolution Project is a global non-profit fostering youth leadership development through collaborative social entrepreneurship. Founded in 2007, Resolution identifies young leaders through Social Venture Challenges and empowers them to make a positive impact today through Resolution Fellowships. Resolution Fellows receive dynamic, hands-on support to implement their ventures and to develop as socially-responsible leaders. With over 380 Resolution Fellows in 70+ countries, working in diverse, high-impact fields such as education, healthcare, human rights, water resources, and sustainability, Resolution is building a generation of leaders with a lifelong commitment to social responsibility. For more …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

The foremost global community of pioneering social entrepreneurs and innovators driving systemic change. In partnership with the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation is the foremost global community of pioneering social innovators driving systemic change.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

We help people who care start projects that matter StartSomeGood is the global platform for social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, changemakers and social good projects. We help people to design, launch and grow their own social enterprise business or impact project through education, our community support network and fundraising. Education - The Good Hustle Social Enterprise Design Course Community - Our Member Network of Changemakers Fundraising - Crowdfunding & Crowdlending platforms Partnerships - working with leading brands, institutions and governments to support changemakers StartSomeGood is a registered B Corp. social enterprise, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, crowdfunding, start up education, impact partnerships, speaking, and …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Advancing ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe. The International Visegrad Fund is an international donor organization, established in 2000 by the governments of the Visegrad Group countries—Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, to promote regional cooperation in the Visegrad region (V4) and between the V4 region and other countries, especially in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. The fund does so by awarding €10 million annually through grants, scholarships and artist residencies provided by equal contributions of all the V4 countries.

Type: Public

We are Nesta. The UK’s innovation agency for social good. We are Nesta. The UK’s innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to society’s biggest problems, changing millions of lives for the better We are a UK charity and our work is enabled by a financial endowment. We are registered in England and Wales with charity no. 1144091 and in Scotland with no. SC042833. innovation, economic growth, social enterprise, creative industries, hi-tech companies, public service innovation, impact investment, health, education, Arts, Data, Research, Analysis, Policy, Creative Economy, and Government Innovation

Tags: H2020 Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: consulting

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs promotes the security and welfare of Finland and the Finns, and strives to attain a fair and secure world. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the network of diplomatic missions abroad subordinate to the Ministry serve Finns, Finland’s economy and society, government leaders and Parliament. The network of Finnish missions abroad comprises 92 offices. In addition, Finland has about 400 honorary consulates. Alongside the embassies, consulates and other service points in different countries, Finland has diplomatic missions to international organizations, such as the United Nations. The scope of activities extends from relations between states to …

Type: Public

Creating socially and environmentally sustainable cities and communities UN-Habitat is the United Nations entity responsible for developing urban policies and translating them into action to create sustainable cities and communities. Cities are facing unprecedented demographic, environmental, economic, and social challenges. There has been a phenomenal shift towards urbanization, with half of the world's population living in cities. By 2050, almost 70 per cent of the population will reside in cities. This urban growth will be happening mainly in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In the absence of effective urban planning, the consequences of this rapid urbanization will be …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: smart city

Solidity and trust: guarantors of the rights of bank consumers. The Superintendency of Banks of Panama is a government entity that regulates and supervises banks, trust companies and other entities and activities assigned to it by other laws. Its vision is to "maintain a competitive International Banking Center that contributes significantly to the country's economy and guarantees the stability of the economic and monetary system."

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

JE Europe has the aim to develop, integrate and support 35,000+ students in 16 countries through the JE concept. JE Europe is a student-run, pan-European network representing 35,000+ young entrepreneurs in 400+ local non-profit organisations, called Junior Enterprises. JE Europe is present in 16 European countries. By running professional consulting studies and managing small to medium-sized enterprises, the students add practical experience to their theoretical skills, develop entrepreneurship at an early stage, broaden their skills, as well as horizons and of course, prepare themselves for challenging careers throughout Europe. JE Europe helps to set up new organisations and fosters the …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech entrepreneurship

The National Bank of Romania is the central bank of Romania. Its primary objective is to ensure and maintain price stability. NBR supports the general economic policy of the Government without prejudice to its primary objective. NBR's main tasks are: - To design and implement the monetary policy and the exchange rate policy; - To conduct the authorisation, regulation and prudential supervision of credit institutions, and to promote and oversee the smooth operation of the payment systems with a view to ensuring financial stability; - To issue banknotes and coins as legal tender to be used on the territory of …

Type: Large company

At Kids Inc. Aruba we offer a simple, step-by-step program that teaches kids and teens: - Basic entrepreneurial concepts for their business. -How to find and test business ideas. -Critical steps to start a busines that makes money. Everything kids need tot start a business so they can be the leaders, job creators, and millionaires of the future. With our financial literacy program we provide young people with a fundamental understanding of how money works, inspiring them to establish habits that build a life of financial stability and independence. Kids develop skills in leadership, teamwork, and integrity, knowing themselves as …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

Karobar, Nepali economic daily, is the country’s first business daily. It has been introduced with an objective to change people’s attitude towards news, newspapers and media. This newspaper is committed to provide substantial information that would help people start a new business, help diversify their existing business, and plan for long term business. This newspaper will deliver usable business information for a road-kiosk owner to the CEOs and owners of multinational corporations. This newspaper will have special focus on Nepal’s stock market, commodity market, trading, financial institutions, industries, chamber movement, agriculture and other business aspect. Karobar is a companion of …

Type: Media

An affiliated partner of G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) An affiliated partner of the G20 - Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) chaired by Her Majesties Queean Maxima of the Netherlands, The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) is an international organisation aiming to ease access to finance for businesses from start up to scale up to exit, with the ultimate goal of generating more jobs and more social justice worldwide. It is committed to collaborating globally to empower world economic development by creating innovative financial instruments for innovators, startups, and SMEs. The Forum interacts with leaders in …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech fintech

Investing in the power of women to end poverty in our lifetime. Grameen Foundation is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty in our lifetime by investing in the power of women. By enabling new systems of support, we ensure women can access their full potential and build resilience against climate change, financial insecurity, and harmful gender archetypes. Utilizing our expertise and partnerships, we connect poor rural women to essential financial, health and agricultural products and services, while building empowering ecosystems that support her breakthrough. This ecosystem includes strong peer networks, promotes gender equity, and provides information, expertise and market …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech fintech healthtech

Investment firm focused on impact businesses and inclusive economic growth for the underserved. Goodwell Investments is a pioneering impact investment firm dedicated to fostering inclusive growth. Since our inception in 2004, we’ve been at the forefront of creating positive change in sectors that provide essential goods, services, and income opportunities to underserved communities in Africa and India. Our Approach: At Goodwell, we specialise in providing early-stage equity to high-growth, high-impact businesses. With a robust track record spanning over 15 + years and teams strategically located in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the Netherlands, we've demonstrated the ability to deliver substantial …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Empowering Youth, Enriching Communities Foróige is the National Youth Development Organisation in Ireland. Foróige is the leading youth organisation in Ireland, working with over 50,000 young people aged 10-18 every year through volunteer-led clubs and staff-led youth projects. Founded in 1952, Foróige currently operates in 26 counties in Ireland, with 600 Foróige clubs, 150 youth projects, the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programme, Youth Information Centres and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. General services such as Foróige Clubs, volunteer-led youth cafés, feeder clubs and youth fora encourage young people to take responsibility and be part of shaping the world while …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

The EIB Institute was set up within the EIB Group to promote social, cultural, educational and research activities directed towards economic and social development.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

The Central Bank of Kenya is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability. The Central Bank of Kenya also promotes financial stability; an effective and efficient payment, clearing and settlement system; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves; issuing of currency; and is the banker for, adviser to and fiscal agent of the Government.

Type: Public

UNICEF saves children’s lives, defends their rights, and helps them fulfill their potential. We never give up 🌎. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. Child Survival and Early Childhood Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child Protection, Policy Advocacy and Partnerships, Humanitarian response, Supply and Logistics, Research and analysis, Development, and …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

Making finance work for the #LDCs and beyond! #FinancialInclusion, #LocalDev and #BlendedFinance. UNCDF is the United Nations' flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 LDCs. With its unique capital mandate and focus on the LDCs, UNCDF works to invest and catalyze capital to support these countries in achieving ​the sustainable growth and inclusiveness envisioned by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031. UNCDF builds partnerships with other UN organizations, as well as private and public sector actors, to achieve greater impact in development, specifically by unlocking additional resources …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech

Catalyst for sustainable progress As one of the largest Dutch fund managers in impact financing, we are building an economy that does not exhaust itself and in which everyone can participate to their full potential. StartGreen believes that the transition to a sustainable economy is initiated by impact entrepreneurs. People with vision, drive and courage. Because they, just like us, want to build sustainable progress and know that this is not possible without continuous innovation and a sound business model. That is what we invest in. Investments that show that financial and social returns can be combined very well. We …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Muck Rack is PR software built for how you work. Streamline your communication workflow with the power of AI. Muck Rack is the leading provider of AI-powered PR software built for how brands and agencies work. The only platform powered by intuitive, AI technology and the most accurate, comprehensive data provided by journalists themselves, Muck Rack combines media database, monitoring and reporting for seamless team collaboration, pitching and measurement. Purpose-built for communications and public relations, Muck Rack helps nearly 6,000 companies worldwide analyze and report on the impact of their media relations. Thousands of journalists use Muck Rack’s free tools …

Type: Media

MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) is the UK’s biggest consumer website. It provides millions of users with free, independent, editorially-led information about all things money. The goal for everyone working at MSE is simple – we’re dedicated to cutting consumer bills and fighting hard for financial justice for everyone. We get around 15m Money Savers to our website every month. Our weekly email is full of exclusive deals, tricks and MoneySaving guides, all aimed at helping people make the most of their cash. The MSE Forum is a lively and supportive community, with more than 1.5 million users taking part in 3 million …

Type: SMB Activities: fintech Technologies: NFC

Ashoka is the world's largest network of social entrepreneurs and a global leader in social innovation. We champion social entrepreneurs who are shifting systems and creating new frameworks for society. social entrepreneurship, social change, venture philanthropy, fellowship, changemaking, system change, framework change, and empathy

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology POST is a source of independent, balanced, and accessible analyses of public policy issues. POST's flagship outputs, POSTnotes, are in-depth, yet concise briefing papers aimed at providing Members of Parliament and Peers the evidence-based information they require to shape public policy. Traditionally focused on science and technology, POST’s remit has grown to include work on social science and now encompasses all quantifiable research evidence. POST also conducts important outreach across the UK, helping researchers and scholars get their work into UK Parliament, and we provide training to the next generation of policy makers …

Type: Media

BezosExpeditions was founded in January 2005 to manage Jeff Bezos' personal venture capital investments.

Type: SMB Activities: fintech

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, those values have energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world. As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech