Vision: Youth, service and community coalitions have the power to change the world. Action: When young people have the chance to serve their communities, everyone benefits. YSA has created large-scale mobilization campaigns for young people, made US$1 million available for grants and has an annual award ceremony. www.YSA.org
Vision: To have drug addicts seen as productive members of society when placed within productive environments. Action: The creation of a global village of recovering addicts who are called “guests” and taught commercial skills. Ninety-six percent of residents at San Patrignano in Italy have found full-time employment upon leaving. www.sanpatrignano.org
Vision: Scaling-up business solutions to social problems. Action: Pioneered a social distribution company that distributes, services and finances a range of innovative products. Developed a “hybrid value chain” that bridges the gap that separates people and communities from the tools they need to achieve lasting progress. www.Hystra.com
Vision: A world where resources are used and reused in a sustainable ecosystem that strives for the best use of all resources, including people. Action: Took advantage of their ability to turn waste into resource. gDiapers became a resource for parents looking for ways to decrease their environmental impact, while increasing their parental impact. www.gDiapers.com
Vision: To empower youth to change the world by being active local and global citizens. Action: Since launching their organization as teenagers in 1995, the Kielburgers have provided 45 countries with building projects, built 650 schools and classrooms, distributed more than US$16 million worth of medical supplies around the world and reached 2.3 million young people with their programming. www.FreeTheChildren.com
Vision: Using ultra-durable products to empower humanity to fulfill their dreams through play – a biological imperative – what we call “social nutrition.” Action: Jahnigen created a ball that never needs a pump, never goes flat. This year they’ll deliver their 1.5 millionth One World Futbol, impacting 45 million youth and adults in some of the world’s most challenging places. www.OneWorldPlayProject.com
Vision: Imagine if only one percent of students become social entrepreneurs, this world will be a better place for all. Action: Giadorou-Koch works with public and private schools, supporting educators with activities that inspire students to create social enterprises or become changemakers. Her action is based on the documentary whocaresthefilm.com. www.Ashoka.org
Vision: A world where everyone has the tools, knowledge and resources to create new futures for themselves and for their communities. Action: Tearing down barriers so more people can start doing good in the world. StartSomeGood.com empowers people to raise funds for organizations and projects that create impact for communities. Currently running an incubator for outstanding social entrepreneurs in Stockholm. www.StartSomeGood.com
Vision: To change the way people think about the role of business, and demonstrate the power of the business/non-profit partnership. Action: Establishing two separate entities that are each allowed to do what they do best – a corporate advisory business and international development organization. One makes money, the other spends it on development. www.AdaraGroup.org
Vision: An education for all girls regardless of their culture, religion or gender. Action: Yousafzai turned an attack on her life into an opportunity. Since her near-death incident, there has been an international outpouring of support for Yousafzai and her cause, to the point where she may have become the most famous teenager in the world. Her online campaign, #TheLast, asks you join to become the first to end prejudice. www.Malala.org
