Introduction Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital and a global leader in pediatric disability care, research, education, and advocacy. Located in Toronto, Ontario, the hospital serves children and youth with disabilities, developmental differences, medical complexity, illness, and injury. Through its integrated approach to healthcare, research, teaching, and family partnership, Holland… [Read More]
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The Starving Artist: Using Art, Advocacy, and Creativity to Drive Social Change
Introduction The Starving Artist is an international art-activism initiative that uses creative expression to amplify lived experiences, support marginalized communities, and promote social change. Established in 2017, the organization brings together artists, writers, researchers, educators, and advocates to explore issues such as mental health, migration, climate change, gender equality, health inequities, and social justice through… [Read More]
International Vaccine Institute (IVI): Advancing Global Health Through Vaccine Research and Innovation
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global public health. Established in 1997 as an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), IVI works to protect populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, from infectious diseases through vaccine research,… [Read More]
Fetisov Charitable Foundation: Promoting Human Values Through Journalism, Arts, Science, and Global Recognition
Introduction The Fetisov Charitable Foundation is a Swiss-based philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting universal human values through support for journalism, science, arts, culture, and social impact initiatives. Established in 2019 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Gleb Fetisov, the foundation seeks to recognize and reward individuals whose work contributes to a more just, informed, and compassionate world…. [Read More]
International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI): Advancing Indigenous Women’s Rights and Global Leadership
The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI), also known as Foro Internacional de Mujeres Indígenas (FIMI), is a global network of Indigenous women leaders, activists, and organizations working to advance the rights, leadership, and wellbeing of Indigenous women worldwide. Founded in 2000, FIMI brings together Indigenous women from Africa, Asia, the Arctic, the Pacific, and the… [Read More]
Disability Rights Fund (DRF): Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusive Development Worldwide
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is a leading international grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities across the Global South. Established in 2008, DRF supports organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) through participatory grantmaking, advocacy, peer learning, and movement-building initiatives. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the fund works to strengthen disability rights… [Read More]
African Design Centre Fellowship for Emerging African Architects and Designers
The African Design Centre is a pan-African design and leadership initiative based in Kigali. It was established to develop the next generation of African architects, designers, engineers, and urban practitioners who can create equitable, sustainable, and community-centered solutions across the continent. Mission and Purpose The African Design Centre aims to empower leaders who will design… [Read More]
Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
The Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the United Nations’ global fund dedicated to supporting education in emergencies and protracted crises. Established in 2016 at the World Humanitarian Summit, ECW works to ensure that children and youth affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and other crises can continue learning safely and without interruption. Mission and Purpose… [Read More]
Gilead Foundation: Supporting Global Health and Community Wellbeing
The Gilead Foundation is the charitable foundation associated with Gilead Sciences. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations and community initiatives focused on health equity, access to healthcare, education, and social wellbeing in communities around the world. Mission and Purpose The Gilead Foundation aims to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities by supporting underserved and vulnerable populations…. [Read More]
African Leadership Centre: Advancing Peace, Security, and Leadership in Africa
The African Leadership Centre (ALC) is an academic and policy-focused institution dedicated to promoting leadership, peacebuilding, security studies, and social transformation in Africa. The centre works to develop future African leaders through research, education, mentorship, and policy engagement. Mission and Purpose The African Leadership Centre aims to strengthen leadership and knowledge systems that support peace,… [Read More]
