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The Challenge

More than 108 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide due to war, conflicts, and violence.

The Innovation

Alight takes a people-centered approach, from initial support to long-term stability, offering assistance for basic needs, livelihood programs, special care, and innovative emergency solutions.

The Impact

They have provided humanitarian aid to over 4 million people each year in more than 20 countries, including El Salvador, Mexico, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Thailand, and Ukraine.

The Challenge

75% of diseases and deaths in adolescents are due to high-risk behaviors to which they are exposed: physical and sexual violence, drug abuse, eating disorders, and premature pregnancies.

The Innovation

"Joven Salud", an online platform that provides access to wellness and health services to young people through virtual counseling, life skills courses, and health promotion.

The Impact

TeenSmart has reached over 15,000 youth and provided more than 500 weekly consultations. The results have shown improved family communication, decrease in indicators of depression and increased used of contraception.

The Challenge

Colombian biodiversity has decreased by 18% due to a lack of conservation, species trafficking, and deforestation.

The Innovation

Fundación Botánica y Zoológica de Barranquilla promotes education to encourage research, recreation, and conservation in the Colombian Caribbean.

The Impact

It's educational and recreational programs have reached more than 2 million people. The organization receive 230,000 visitors each year, including children, adults, students, and corporate clients.

The Challenge‍

The lack of representation and platforms to discuss key social issues limits the film industry's potential to drive change.

The Innovation‍

Fundación Ixcanul uses cinema as a tool to transform society and amplify the voices of communities. Through its programs, it brings cinema to all of Guatemala and fosters the artistic development of emerging creators.

The Impact‍

Since 2018, their three programs have reached over 15,000 people, elevating the stories of Guatemalan communities.

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The Challenge

Mexico has more than 42 million children and adolescents between 0 and 19 years old, who must know that they are entitled to protection, education and participation in decision-making regarding their family and school life.

The Innovation

Formando Emprendedores inspires and prepares children and youth to become participative citizens who build a better society through dynamic programs, interactive games, asynchronous courses, and animated series.

The Impact

In 13 years, Formando Emprendedores has educated over 200,000 children and adolescents about their rights and civic participation. In 2022, they benefited more than 7,000 people in 47 educational centers and 253 classrooms in person, and virtually with 8 courses and 22 interactive games.

The Challenge

In Colombia, there is a lack of effective and accessible solutions to report emergencies and risky situations in real-time, especially for people with speech or hearing impairments.

The Innovation

Helpme! is an app that helps people report emergencies from their location to get help in 10 minutes or less, with direct communication to authorities and emergency institutions.

The Impact

HelpMe! provides an accessible digital solution for reporting emergencies, reducing risks, and fostering a safer and more collaborative environment.

The Challenge

In Panama, low-quality education and lack of job opportunities threaten youth wellbeing.

The Innovation

Fundación Espacio Creativo (FEC) broadens opportunities for youth development through dance, education, and culture.

The Impact

FEC reaches 300 youth annually through its three comprehensive training programs-Programa Enlaces, Sandbox and COCO dance company. Outcomes include a 47% reduction in violent incidents amongst youth, post emotional development training in 2021.

The Challenge

The deficient infrastructure of public schools in Mexico hinders learning, widening education gaps and social inequality.

The Innovation

Niños en Alegría builds safe educational infrastructure for infrastructure for learning in Mexico.

The Impact

Niños en Alegría has developed over 100 projects reaching 75,000 people, through infrastructure equipment, teacher training, and student accompaniment.

The Challenge

In Mexico, there are 10.8 million people living in extreme poverty, facing difficulties in accessing quality education, limiting their future opportunities.

The Innovation

El Colegio Jesús de Urquiaga provides quality education at affordable costs for children and adolescents from low-income families aged 6 to 18 years old.

The Impact

For over 150 years, they have benefited more than 60,000 people. In 2023, they had 730 students, with 90% receiving financial support.

The Challenge

In Colombia, 30% of the population lack food security, resulting in 5 children dying of malnutrition every week.

The Innovation

Soydoy has designed the "Nutriempoderamiento" model, which addresses the following components: food education, food planting, and income generation. This model allows women and youth to adopt healthier and more sustainable food practices to promote them in their communities.

The Impact

Soydoy has reached 29,000 people as future agents of change in their communities to expand and deepen the knowledge of food security

The Challenge

In Peru, 7 out of 10 children report having suffered violence at home at some time.

The Innovation

Puericultorio Pérez Araníbar welcomes boys and girls in situations of risk and abandonment through a family-style care model, where care is established in welcoming spaces. This model helps maintain children's autonomy and openness to the community

The Impact

Since 1930, Puericultorio Pérez Araníbar has managed to impact 5 thousand children and adolescents in situations of vulnerability and abandonment. In 2022, 41 children and adolescents were reintegrated and reunited with their families.

The Challenge

Panama's teachers lack the necessary resources to promote quality education with appropriate learning methodologies.

The Innovation

ProEd develops teachers' skills, providing high-quality tools, and training, improving teachers' qualifications, and sparking their passion for teaching.

The Impact

Through Covid-19 pandemic, ProEd reached +145,000 students and +2,500 teachers through its programs: Virtual Education, Collegial Conversations for English and Innovative Strategies for Teachers.

The Challenge

The unemployment gap between men and women in Colombia has persisted for over 7 years, hindering sustainable development (social, environmental and economic).

The Innovation

BSocial provides opportunities by training and accompanying vulnerable communities through employability projects.

The Impact

Bsocial has developed 26 projects impacting 633 people in vulnerable conditions, including women, youth, and students, through its three initiatives: Seres, Econstruir, and Esencia Mujer.

The Challenge‍

More than 2 million people with intellectual disabilities in Mexico are underserved, facing limited opportunities and social exclusion, which hinder their integral development.

The Innovation‍

EFFETA promotes the development and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through an integral care model that provides accessible education and job training opportunities.

The Impact‍

Since 1975, they have supported over 1,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities through special education, job opportunities, and family and social inclusion programs.

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The Challenge

In Peru, more than 1 million elderly people live or feel lonely, risking their mental health. Additionally, only 1 in 4 has access to dignified employment, leading them to take informal jobs risking their physical or mental well-being.

The Innovation

AM YASE creates conditions for older adults to fully integrate into society through intergenerational inclusion, providing support, courses, and workshops on digital tools, physical and mental health.

The Impact

AM YASE has benefited more than 2,500 elderly people. Over 60% increased their autonomy with digital tools, and 80% felt more active and secure in their work environment.