Here's a story about how members of the Changemakers community are promoting boys’ development across the globe:
When it comes to teenage pregnancy and parenthood, Jorge Lyra believes it is time to stop leaving boys out of the conversation. For years, while teenage pregnancy rates were rising in Brazil, parenting education and pregnancy prevention efforts only targeted girls. Traditions of machismo combined with low expectations of teenage boys had reinforced stereotypes about male sexual irresponsibility and absentee fatherhood.
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Created on 04/10/2013 by luzdaryupegui
El proyecto SAMBI América Latina es una red de profesionales de la salud, medio ambiente y ciencias humanas, que busca identificar y entrenar líderes locales interesados en promover la salud ambiental infantil, conformando en cada región equipos multidisciplinarios de investigación, asistencia comunitaria, promoción de la salud y control de los factores ambientales que afectan a la infancia.
Organización: SAMBI
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Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Colombia, SAN, Bucaramanga
País/es en los que opera la organización
Colombia, SAN, Bucaramanga
Tipo de organización
No registrada
Año de lanzamiento de la organización
Años de operación
Operando entre 1-5 años
¿Tu organización ha recibido premios y/u honores? Cuéntanos sobre ellos.
Beca para entrenamiento de la Coordinadora: Felllow en Pediatría Ambiental con enfasis en la exposición a drogas legales e ilegales desde el embarazo hasta la adolescencia
Queremos saber acerca del momento en que dijiste “!Aja!”. Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundadores vieron el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
En el año 2011 en el contexto de un encuentro de líderes latinoamericanos de la pediatría ambiental, se detecto la necesidad de generar un trabajo colaborativo y articulado en los diferentes países de la región, dado que compartimos una problemática común. En la ciudad de Bucaramanga, Colombia se realizó el lanzamiento de la Red y desde entonces ha sido la cuna de todos los proyectos realizados.
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Articulación de la Salud Ambiental Infantil Comunitaria con el Sistema de Salud a través de las UPAs Escolares en Colombia
Explica de qué se trata la “innovación”, por ej.: ¿es la idea y/o el modelo que utilizas para lograr tu misión, o tu comprensión sobre la población objetivo, etc.?
Se propone el desarrollo de una Unidad Pediátrica Ambiental Escolar (UPA), empleando la escuela para la captación del niño sano y enfermo, la prevención, educación, atención y direccionamiento de las enfermedades relacionadas con el medio ambiente. Generando una conexión entre el sistema de salud y el sistema educativo que propenda la salud del niño.
Esto surge al indagar sobre las características socioeconómicas y el sistema de salud de la mayoría de los países latinoamericanos, es posible que el enfoque netamente hospitalario de las UPAs no sea efectivo. En Colombia, el niño tiene un acceso limitado a la atención de pediatría, que usualmente se relaciona con morbilidad de cierta complejidad. Por lo tanto, la mayoría de las patologías de la infancia son atendidas en el nivel primario de salud por un médico general. Sin embargo, por dificultades de acceso geográfico, económico y algunas barreras culturales, en estratos sociales bajos los niños sanos y enfermos permanecen en casa y acuden al sistema de salud solo en casos graves. Esto sugiere que el escenario de los sistemas de salud y el enfoque clínico no es suficiente para garantizar el cuidado y la protección del niño de las enfermedades relacionadas al medio ambiente.
Describe cómo se diferencia tu modelo de innovación en el campo, respecto al de cualquier otra organización.
Desde 1998 se han desarrollado diferentes propuestas para garantizar el cuidado y la atención de la salud ambiental infantil. En un primer momento se desarrolló el concepto de Unidad Pediátrica Ambiental (UPA) o PESHU. Esta propuesta inicial incluía la atención en un contexto hospitalario de las diferentes patologías pediátricas de origen ambiental, desarrollando además un componente educativo y preventivo. En México han enfocado las UPAs con acciones propias de la comunidad.
Proponemos crear una UPA a nivel escolar, que permita articular las instituciones educativas con los centros médicos de la zona, fortalezcaciendo la detección y prevención de enfermedades ambientales en los niños. Es decir, una conexión entre escuelas y sistema de salud.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
La red Latinoamericana de Salud Ambiental Infantil SAMBI consta de profesionales con carácter interdisciplinario de diversas áreas de estudio con un mismo propósito, cuidar la salud ambiental infantil. Poseemos herramientas valiosas pedagógicas, metodológicas, operativas y de gestión; para educar docentes, padres de familia y miembros de la comunidad. Mediante el diseño de estrategias aplicadas en este caso a través de la UPA escolar, las cuales impactaran de forma directa la comunidad y fortalecerán la dinámica de control de factores ambientales relacionados a enfermedades de la infancia. Validamos la historia pediátrica medioambiental en nuestra región, esta será diligenciada por los docentes capacitados en las UPAs escolares para detectar riesgos y enfermedades ambientales en niños.
¿Cómo te aseguras que innovas constantemente a la luz de (potenciales) desafíos externos, o cuál es tu plan de crecimiento?
Nuestra misión es promover la salud ambiental infantil en América Latina, atendiendo a las necesidades y particularidades de los contextos locales. Lo anterior, a través de un enfoque direccionado a la investigación, academia y acción social y comunitaria, desarrollado por un equipo interdisciplinario, con la mayor capacidad técnica, científica y humana. Esto nos califica para una actualización y capacitación continua, con búsqueda de alianzas estratégicas que permitan el fortalecimiento de nuestras actividades en la comunidad. Los desafíos externos son manejados con una alta producción intelectual de ideas y propuestas como la que presentamos en este evento, que consolidan relaciones instituciones y profesionales para continuar creciendo como red.
Esta presentación se trata de
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarDesafío sistémico que tratas de superar (selecciona sólo uno)
Brindar asistencia médica accesible a comunidades en los mercados emergentes.
Área de salud (mercado objetivo) donde se encuentra la necesidad (selecciona solo uno)
Servicios primarios de asistencia médica
Categorías de la atención medica que estés cubriendo [selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Prevención, Detección, Intervención, Seguimiento, Cuidado a largo plazo, Integración social.
Por favor describe con mayor detalle: ¿qué problema estás tratando de solucionar en el contexto específico?
En Colombia existe un sistema de salud descentralizado, que dispone de diversos centros de atención primaria en la mayoría de las zonas del país. Infortunadamente la atención pediátrica es limitada sobre todo en zonas de bajos recursos, y esto se agrava más con los riesgos ambientales a los que se exponen por mayor vulnerabilidad los niños de bajos recursos, sumando las barreras de acceso a salud ya mencionadas, por las que la búsqueda de atención es reducida. Generando un escenario de vulnerabilidad elevada con escaso diagnostico y prevención de patologías relacionadas al ambiente en los niños de estas regiones. Existe una brecha entre el sistema de salud y la identificación e intervención de estos condicionantes, que necesita cubrirse con estrategias viables y sostenibles operativamente.
Etapa que mejor aplica para tu solución [selecciona sólo una]
Idea (lista para su lanzamiento)
Estrategias centrales de tu modelo de negocios (selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Enfoques de cambio conductual a nivel individual, Diseño centrado en el paciente, Re-diseño del sistema público de atención de la salud, para una mejor eficiencia (en términos de procesos, estructura, etc.), Nuevos enfoques de distribución de productos y servicios de salud.
Herramientas más relevantes que estés utilizando para implementar las estrategias destacadas arriba [selecciona sólo dos]
Nuevas habilidades, Formación/capacitación, Otras.
Por favor especificar
Financiamiento por aliados estratégicos (aún en busca de este financiamiento)
Por favor describe tu solución con más detalle
Crear unidades pediátricas ambientales escolares, en las instituciones educativas, donde se brinde capacitación en temas medio ambientales relacionados a la salud de los niños, a docentes, padres de familia y comunidad. Los docentes serán capacitados en el uso de herramientas como la historia clínica pediátrica para establecer un puente entre la comunidad educativa y el primer nivel de atención en salud para realizar una efectiva gestión de los riesgos ambientales, tamización del riesgo y remisión oportuna del niño sano y enfermo al servicio de salud. Ensamblar un equipo de profesionales de la educación, estudiantes y líderes comunitarios que promuevan la la salud ambiental infantil dentro de su institución escolar y en su área de influencia.
¿Cuál es tu visión y objetivos generales?
Conformar la primera Unidad Pediátrica Ambiental Escolar en Bucaramanga, Colombia, que permita fortalecer el acceso en salud en los niños, reduciendo la morbilidad y mortalidad atribuible a factores ambientales, especialmente en zonas con mayor carga de estos condicionantes por sus características socioeconomicas, como lo son la mayoría de comunidades en la región donde se segrega la mayor proporción de población infantil. Esto mediante el empoderamiento de las instituciones educativas con una formación tanto en infraestructura adecuada para la UPA como también en capacitación y acompañamiento continuo por parte de los profesionales de la red SAMBI.
¿Cuál es tu propuesta de valor?
La articulación de la salud ambiental infantil en la comunidad con el sistema general de salud, mediante la creación de la unidad pediátrica ambiental (UPA) escolar. Esta UPA escolar servira como puente de unión de la comunidad y los centros de atención en salud, fortaleciendo el acceso a la salud, y la detección y prevención de enfermedades infantiles relacionadas al ambiente.
¿Quiénes son los beneficiarios se los que se dirige tu trabajo?
Niños residentes en la ciudad de Bucaramanga, que asistan a las escuelas ubicadas en sus comunidades.
¿Qué enfoques utilizas para llegar a ellos?
Mediante las instituciones educativas se creara un puente de contacto con los niños, sus padres de familia y la comunidad en general.
¿Cuáles son tus actividades principales?
Educación, capacitación, detección y prevención de enfermedades infantiles relacionadas al ambiente.
¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? ¿Qué problemas podrían plantear esos jugadores para tu éxito o crecimiento?
Aunque existen muchas personas involucradas en el área de la salud ambiental infantil, lamentablemente las acciones de impacto sin animo de lucro a nivel comunitario son escasas, más aún en poblaciones realmente necesitadas. La existencia de otras acciones que compartan nuestro propósito por el contrario suman esfuerzos en la reducción de estos determinantes ambientales en salud que afectan a los niños.
¿Qué otros desafíos – individuales, organizacionales o ambientales – estás actualmente enfrentando o que podrían impedir el éxito futuro de tu emprendimiento y cómo planeas superarlos?
Básicamente los recursos financieros son los que han limitado nuestra labor, en nuestro que hacer cotidiano siempre tenemos el espacio para el trabajo con los niños, por eso disponemos de un recurso humano y profesional valioso, pero infortunadamente ideas como las UPAs escolares se ven frenadas por la falta de recursos.
Describe brevemente tu estrategia de crecimiento futura
Iniciar con un piloto en una zona especifica que ya hemos trabajado con estudios de percepción de riesgo ambiental, a partir de esta experiencia replicar la creación de las UPAs en otras escuelas donde la vulnerabilidad ambiental este marcada, identificcadas con un diagnostico ambiental como el realizado en la escuela piloto. Consolidando mayores alianzas de financiamiento institucional.
¿Qué dimensiones de crecimiento estás actualmente focalizando para tu innovación? [selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Nuevos clientes grupo/s.
¿Qué hace que tu negocio esté “listo” para crecer?
Disponemos de una serie de propuestas bien estructuradas y de las primeras comunidades con diagnostico ambiental listo para ser intervenido, mediante la estrategia de las UPAs escolares.
¿Cuáles son tus objetivos centrales de crecimiento?
La capacitación constante de los miembros de la red, así mismo la educación continua a los colaboradores de las UPAs escolares (docentes, padres de familia, miembros de los centros de atención medica de la zona, comunidad en general y niños lideres)
¿Cuál es tu plazo de tiempo para el crecimiento, a corto y largo plazo? ¿Cuáles son tus objetivos y actividades centrales futuros?
En seis meses deben estar instaurados programas de capacitación que constaran de talleres, actividades de cuidado de la salud ambiente y comunidad, implementación de la hoja pediátrica ambiental a nivel escolar, actividades planeadas en forma participativa con la comunidad para el aprendizaje, fomento, prevención y promoción de la salud infantil a través de la escuela. Elaboración y socialización de guías de acción ambiental escolar.
En un año la caracterización y comunicación de riesgo donde la unidad tendrá un rol fundamental en el tamizaje y diagnóstico de enfermedades relacionadas al ambiente, con la asesoría de profesionales de diversas áreas que lideren además investigaciones e intervengan los problemas ambientales viables que sean observados.
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultar¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Hasta el momento las UPAs hospitalarias han presentado buenos aportes en cuanto a detección y prevención de enfermedades relacionadas al ambiente. Pero el desarrollo de UPAs a nivel escolar no ha sido desarrollado por lo que no hay antecedentes para mostrar impactos, pero conceptualmente es una solución viable que brindara mayor impacto a las UPAs ya que estará anidada en los centros educativos, sitios donde los niños pasan la mayoría de su tiempo cotidiano, además dispondrán de la participación de docentes quienes tienen contacto diario con los niños y son unos vigilantes excelentes de amenazas y problemas relacionados al bienestar infantil.
El desarrollo de esta idea cubrirá una brecha importante de acceso en salud, con un valor agregado a la identificación de condiciones que no se detectan de forma frecuente en las consultas medicas por diversas barreras como el tiempo de atención, la falta de percepción de riesgo tanto de los padres como de los médicos.
¿Qué métodos cuantitativos de impacto social estás aplicando (si estuvieras aplicando alguno)?
¿Tu solución podría operar en otros conextos o regiones? Si así fuera, ¿en dónde?
Por supuesto, en todas las regiones sobre todo en las de bajos recursos las escuelas y los pequeños centros médicos de atención son actores claves por esto puede funcionar en cualquier parte del mundo, incluso en zonas de altos recursos economicos.
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 1-3 años?
La formación de por lo menos el 20% de UPAs escolares en las escuelas de Bucaramanga, Colombia.
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarExplica detalladamente tu estrategia financiera actual
Actualmente estamos con recursos voluntarios de los miembros de la red, es por esto que no hemos desarrollado ideas amplias como esta.
Reparto de la generación de ingresos del total de ingresos de la organización (en porcentaje)
Ventas directas a pacientes u otros beneficiarios (en porcentaje)
De las posibles fuentes de estas ventas, en la siguiente lista, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Tarifas de licencia, por ej., por tecnología/ modelo de franquicia (en porcentaje)
Abajo, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Contrato de servicio con organizaciones, por ej. gobierno, ONGs (en porcentaje)
De las posibles fuentes de contratos de servicios, en la siguiente lista, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Fundaciones, Organizaciones no gubernamentales, Empresas privadas, Gobierno regional, Gobierno nacional.
Explica tu estrategia de generación de ingresos más detalladamente
Buscamos aliados estrategicos para el financiamiento de las diversas propuestas que hemos desarrollado. Propuestas sustentadas con rigurosa metodología, y basadas en problemas que hemos identificado en estudios realizados en esta región, cuyos resultados se están mostrando en diversos eventos científicos, en busca de recursos para su intervención.
Reparto de la generación de ingresos del total de ingresos de la organización (en porcentaje)
Somos profesionales con pasión por la salud ambiental infantil, aportamos recursos de nuestro trabajo cotidiano.
Estrategias filantrópicas que estás utilizando
Estrategia diversificada.
Explica tu enfoque filantrópico con más detalle
De momento solo disponemos de nuestros aportes personales, seguimos en la búsqueda de financiamiento, con propuestas de intervención comunitaria soportadas en problemas identificados por estudios de investigación realizados previamente.
Amplia tu selección; explica cómo mantendrás el financiamiento dentro de los próximos 1 a 3 años.
Alianzas estratégicas con instituciones que brinden financiamiento.
Created on 03/28/2013 by Vitalius
Vitalius es un negocio social que mejora el estado nutricional de la población colombiana por medio del desarrollo de productos fortificados, con el fin de disminuir el hambre oculta, que existe en nuestros niños, madres embarazadas y todos en general, con las mismas caracteristicas de los productos, dandole un valor agregado que es enriquecer con los micronutrientes maximixando el impacto social
Organización: Vitalius, SAS, !Mas Nutricion, Mas Vida!
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Vitalius, SAS, !Mas Nutricion, Mas Vida!
Sitio web de la organización
País/es en los que opera la organización
Colombia, CAL, eje cafetero
Tipo de organización
Empresa
Año de lanzamiento de la organización
Años de operación
Operando menos de un año
¿Tu organización ha recibido premios y/u honores? Cuéntanos sobre ellos.
Recibimos recursos de responsabilidad social empresarial de ecopetrol.
Queremos saber acerca del momento en que dijiste “!Aja!”. Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundadores vieron el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
nuestra filial en bangladesh, Grameen Dannone, fortifico el yogur, para combatir la desnutrición de los niños, esta metodología fue todo un éxito es de ahí para combatir este flagelo en los países con altos indices de desnutrición, por eso se fortifico la panela como primer vehículo, con los micro nutrientes necesarios para una buena nutrición, optimo crecimiento, y un buen desarrollo congnitivo
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Vitalius !Mas Nutrición, Mas Vida! Negocio social que Fortifica alimentos para combatir el Hambre oculta
Explica de qué se trata la “innovación”, por ej.: ¿es la idea y/o el modelo que utilizas para lograr tu misión, o tu comprensión sobre la población objetivo, etc.?
Vitalius es un negocio social que contribuye a mejorar el estado nutricional de la población colombiana por medio de alimentos fortificados. Como primer vehículo, se tiene la panela fortificada, el cual es el segundo producto más consumido en Colombia (32 kilos percápita). Nuestra panela fortificada contiene 7 micronutrientes (Vitaminas B1, B2, B3, B9, B12, Hierro y Zinc), y está disponible a igual precio que la panela sin fortificación, lo que permite a Vitalius maximizar el impacto social al entregar productos con valor agregado y costo eficiente.
Nuestra solución está en el marco de los ODM, enfocándonos al primero de ellos, erradicar la pobreza extrema y el hambre, especialmente al hambre oculta (deficiencia de micronutrientes); las cuales hace a las personas más susceptibles a las enfermedades infecciosas, perjudica el desarrollo físico y mental, aumenta el riesgo de sufrir una muerte prematura. Los niños < de 5 años con peso inferior al normal, no alcanzan el nivel mínimo de consumo de micronutrientes y energía alimentaria. Según el Banco Mundial la desnutrición en < de 5 años en los países en desarrollo se redujeron de un 26% en el año 2000 a un 23% en 2010 y el 48% de niños en el mundo están malnutridos
Describe cómo se diferencia tu modelo de innovación en el campo, respecto al de cualquier otra organización.
Nos diferenciamos por plantear una metodología de fortificación de alimentos de la canasta básica familiar, bajo la práctica de negocios sociales, erradicando problemas con soluciones autosostenible. Nuestro primer prototipo de producto “Panela Fortificada Vitalius”, el encontrar la metodología para estandarizar estos procesos y poder fortificar los productos con éxito, basándonos en las deficiencias de micronutrientes, escogiendo los mejores vehículos para combatir el hambre oculta, en el mundo existe una tendencia de fortificar alimentos, en Colombia se fortifican dos alimentos por ley que son la sal y la Harina de trigo, somos más eficientes que otras soluciones como Complejo de Vitaminas y Comedores comunitarios.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Vitalius con base en el modelo de negocios sociales ha desarrollado una nueva e innovadora metodología de fortificación de alimentos que se basa en tres enfoques: marco lógico, norma ISO 9001 del 2008 y técnicas LEAN, en este enfoque se ha realizado un análisis de involucrados y alimentos más consumidos, determinando las principales deficiencias de micronutrientes. El seguimiento y aplicación de la norma ISO 9001, ha sido de gran utilidad en el proceso de estandarización de los procesos productivos y el enfoque a nuestros clientes. Con las técnicas LEAN, se han optimizado procesos en operaciones, actividades, producción que influyen positivamente en la cadena de valor del proyecto. Adicional a esto se está desarrollando un estudio de desempeño de producto con validación científica y estad
¿Cómo te aseguras que innovas constantemente a la luz de (potenciales) desafíos externos, o cuál es tu plan de crecimiento?
Tenemos claro que el desarrollo del primer prototipo de “Panela fortificada Vitalius”, nos llevó a desarrollar una metodología donde invertimos Bastante tiempo, recursos humanos y científicos, tecnologías, estandarizar procesos para realizar el primer prototipo, ahí tenemos una ventaja, vamos a patentar la metodología, de ahí el desarrollo de nuevos productos hasta convertirnos en la marca líder en fortificación de alimentos, 3 alimentos por año, nuestro plan de expansión esta enmarcada por cobertura centro occidente de Colombia a mediano plazo para llegar a nivel nacional en el largo plazo con productos masivos por nuestro tres medios de comercialización tradicional, Institucional y Madres Distribuidoras.
Esta presentación se trata de
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarDesafío sistémico que tratas de superar (selecciona sólo uno)
Desarrollar nuevos incentivos en los del sistema de salud para crear mayor valor hacia la sociedad o
Área de salud (mercado objetivo) donde se encuentra la necesidad (selecciona solo uno)
Nutrición
Categorías de la atención medica que estés cubriendo [selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Prevención, Cuidado a largo plazo, Integración social.
Por favor describe con mayor detalle: ¿qué problema estás tratando de solucionar en el contexto específico?
En Colombia, el 13,6% de los niños menores de 5 años sufren de desnutrición crónica, ya que no alcanzan a consumir el minimo nivel de micronutrientes mínimo. Asimismo, de los niños menores de 4 años, el 50% cuenta con deficiencias en Vitamina A, el 50% con deficiencias de Zinc y el 25% con deficiencias de Hierro. La principal y más alarmante consecuencia de estas deficiencias es la anemia ferropenia relacionada con la falta de Hierro. A nivel mundial la anemia ferropénica afecta al 47,4% de los niños en edad preescolar, 25,4% en edad escolar y al 41,8% de madres embarazadas, y es considerado un problema de salud pública. Sin embargo, el gobierno colombiano aún está iniciando el proceso de consideración de este problema, fortificando por ley solamente 2 alimentos: la sal y la harina de trig
Etapa que mejor aplica para tu solución [selecciona sólo una]
Iniciado y en crecimiento (el piloto ya está operando y se ha empezado a expandir)
Estrategias centrales de tu modelo de negocios (selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Otro.
Por favor especificar
Fortificación de alimentos de la canasta básica familiar con los micronutrientes reduciendo el hambre oculta en el mundo.
Herramientas más relevantes que estés utilizando para implementar las estrategias destacadas arriba [selecciona sólo dos]
Tecnología, Otras.
Por favor especificar
Estudio de desempeño de producto con validación científica y estadística, estandarización de procesos y aplicación de metodologí
Por favor describe tu solución con más detalle
Vitalius es un negocio social que contribuye a mejorar el estado nutricional de los niños en condición de inseguridad alimentaria, por medio de la fortificación de alimentos con micronutrientes (Vitaminas A, B, C, B1, B2, B3, B9, B12, hierro y zinc) básicos requeridos para una correcta formación y crecimiento de los infantes. Nuestros alimentos contribuyen a la prevención de enfermedades relacionadas con el déficit de micronutrientes como es el caso de la anemia ferropénica. El resultado; niños saludables, bien nutridos y completamente desarrollados con todas sus capacidades físicas y mentales en óptimas condiciones para ser más productivos y así romper el llamado "Circulo de la Pobreza".
¿Cuál es tu visión y objetivos generales?
Vitalius visiona para el 2015, ser la empresa líder en producción y comercialización de alimentos fortificados en la región centro occidente de Colombia.
Nuestros objetivos generales son:
Desarrollar y entregar alimentos fortificados inocuos bajo una política de innovación, con base en las necesidades y expectativas de nuestros clientes, cumpliendo con la normatividad legal vigente.
Diseñar, implementar y evaluar estrategias de mercado que permitan alcanzar los objetivos comerciales de Vitalius, mejorando su participación en el mercado.
Gestionar Optimizar adecuadamente los diferentes recursos asignados, asegurando una correcta ejecución y control de los mismos.
Mejorar las condiciones nutricionales y de salud de al menos 1.000.000 personas,
Escalar este modelo al mundo entero.
¿Cuál es tu propuesta de valor?
Nuestra empresa cuenta con varios elementos que hacen que nuestros consumidores nos prefieran, como ser una empresa enfocada a fortificar alimentos, mejorando productos existentes y aceptados en el mercado, adicionándole fortificación que permite mejorar la situación nutricional, al mismo precio de los productos corriente y con las mismas características, por ejemplo con la panela se convirtió de ser un producto de calorías vacías a un producto nutritivo que no solo da energía si no una buena nutrición. Se pretende posicionar a Vitalius como una Marca líder en fortificación de alimentos ¡Mas nutrición, Mas vida! Maximizando el impacto social con productos costo eficientes con estudio de desempeño y identificación de deficiencias de micronutrientes.
¿Quiénes son los beneficiarios se los que se dirige tu trabajo?
Según la última encuesta del ENSIN, existe una desnutrición crónica del 13.6% en niños menores de 5 años, faltante de zinc del 50% en niños menores de 4 años y 25% de anemia en los niños menores de 4 años
Año Numero Beneficiarios Directos
1 9.644
3 38.000
5 400.569
10 902.216
Año Numero Beneficiarios Indirectos
1 182
3 728
5 7.674
10 18.036
Vitalius realizará la evaluación del impacto social esperado, por medio de una prueba de desempeño de producto, a través de valoraciones clínicas y diagnóstico final de una muestra de beneficiarios, mediante el uso de análisis e indicadores bioquímicos, en donde se observara el comportamiento de los siguientes micronutrientes en sangre: Vitaminas B1, B2, B3, B9, B12, y minerales hierro y zinc
¿Qué enfoques utilizas para llegar a ellos?
Características del producto: para maximizar el impacto social nosotros entregaremos los productos de forma similar como lo consume el cliente, un ejemplo de esto es la Panela Fortificada, sale al mercado al mismo precio de la panela normal, con el mismo color y con un adicional en micronutrientes que nos permite tener un valor alegrado, esta metodología será una política para sacar productos fortificados.
Canales de comercialización: El portafolio de productos fortificados Vitalius llegará a la población con deficiencias nutricionales con un enfoque de negocios sociales. La creación de una red de distribuidoras (madres cabeza de familia), Canal Institucionales y el tradicional (Tiendas y Supermercados)
¿Cuáles son tus actividades principales?
Vitalius tiene como actividad principal la producción y comercialización de alimentos fortificados de consumo masivo y de fácil acceso a la población en estado de inseguridad alimentaria que percibe bajos ingresos económicos.
Desarrollar metodología de desarrollo nuevos productos fortificados que nos permitan combatir el hambre oculta maximizando el impacto social.
Realizar estudios de desempeños que nos permita validar el impacto social y cuantificarlo por medio de una validación Investigativa sustentada en lo científico y estadístico.
Reducción de las deficiencias de micronutrientes por medio de la consolidación de Vitalius como marca de alimentos fortificados con una excelente cobertura nacional y con capacidad de expandirnos a Latinoamérica o el mundo.
¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? ¿Qué problemas podrían plantear esos jugadores para tu éxito o crecimiento?
Competidores directos:
• Fortipanela de Fedepanela, 5 micronutrientes.
• Consentido de Alpina: panela pulverizada + leche en Polvo + Fortificante.
Competidores indirectos:
• El gobierno colombiano está tratando de hacer un esfuerzo, al fortificar por ley 2 alimentos: sal (con Yodo y Flúor) y la Harina de Trigo (Hierro, Vit B1, B2, B3 y B9), sin embargo es un esfuerzo aislado para enfrentar la problemática actual.
• Arroz Fortificado por metodología de aspersión, pero el 90 % de la población colombiana laba el arroz y se pierde la fortificación.
• Existen otros productos como la leche en polvo, las pastas, entre otros existe una tendencia a fortificar alimentos como valor agregado.
¿Qué otros desafíos – individuales, organizacionales o ambientales – estás actualmente enfrentando o que podrían impedir el éxito futuro de tu emprendimiento y cómo planeas superarlos?
1. Estandarizar cualquier proceso de producción para poder garantizar la fortificación de alimentos, por eso se ha estudiado la metodología y se espera patentar para proteger el capital intelectual.
2. Las empresas de alimentos de consumo masivo cuentan con un dinero, tecnología y departamentos completos para desarrollar nuevos productos, pero para tomar decisiones o desarrollarlos se demoran 3 años, nuestra metodología está planeada para máximo un año.
3. Poca experiencia en el mercado masivo, pero por eso se quiere soportar el negocio en esta canal estudiándolo y contratando un experto, para darle cobertura e incursionar con éxito y soportar la estrategia de otros canales como son las venta uno a uno con las madres distribuidoras y con el mercado institucional por medio de relaciones
Describe brevemente tu estrategia de crecimiento futura
Desarrollar nuevos productos, Mejorar la cobertura nacional y consolidar en las diferentes los 3 canales de distribución que tenemos, producir en las regiones buscando maquiladores, buscar aliados estratégicos y desarrollar para cada producto un estudio de desempeño que permita medir el impacto. Todo esto sustentado en ser la empresa líder en fortificación de alimentos en Colombia.
¿Qué dimensiones de crecimiento estás actualmente focalizando para tu innovación? [selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Nuevos clientes grupo/s, Nueva(s) región(es).
¿Qué hace que tu negocio esté “listo” para crecer?
Mercado Institucional, Tradicional y Madres.
Consolidación eje cafetero y en el corto plazo expansión en el Valle del Cauca, Nariño y Bogota
Nuestro primer prototipo de producto ha sido aceptado y validado en 30 comedores comunitarios de la Fundación Nutrir. Tenemos tres cartas de intención del mercado institucional, cuatro investigaciones de mercado en las que se encontró aceptación
¿Cuáles son tus objetivos centrales de crecimiento?
Para el 2015, Vitalius espera estar posicionado como la marca líder en fortificación de alimentos en el centro occidente de Colombia, permitiéndonos llegar a un mercado importante como lo es Bogotá, en donde hay 8.000.000 de potenciales consumidores, de los cuales 1.000.000 son atendidos a través de comedores comunitarios. Nuevos Productos fortificados segun la deficiencia de micronutrientes.
¿Cuál es tu plazo de tiempo para el crecimiento, a corto y largo plazo? ¿Cuáles son tus objetivos y actividades centrales futuros?
1er año 3 productos fortificados ventas por COP: 252 750.000 millones de pesos, consolidación del eje cafetero.
2do año 6 productos fortificados ventas por COP: 1.168.000.000 millones de pesos, entrada a grandes superficies, valle del cauca y Nariño.
3er año 9 productos fortificados ventas por COP: 3.578.000.000 millones de pesos, entrada a Cundinamarca y Antioquia.
Incremento porcentual según investigación de mercado
NOMBRE PRODUCTO TOTAL AÑO 1 (En Unidades) TOTAL AÑO 2 (En Unidades) TOTAL AÑO 3
Panela Fortificada Vitalius Institucional 10.000 80.000 240.000
Panela Fortificada Vitalius Tienda a Tienda 60.000 480.000 1.440.000
Panela Fortificada Vitalius Madres Distribuidoras 10.000 80.000 240.000
Bolis a Base de Agua 5.000 40.000 120.000
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultar¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Vitalius propone reducir el hambre oculta(anemia) a través de la fortificación de alimentos de la canasta básica familiar. Los beneficiarios directos de Vitalius son los niños menores de 5 años con inseguridad alimentaria, madres embarazadas y madres cabeza de familia de las zonas más vulnerables inicialmente de Colombia. Las madres distribuidoras tendrán la labor de comercializar el producto uno a uno y posicionamiento de la marca. Los beneficiarios indirectos son los trabajadores de los trapiches y sus respectivas familias al igual que las familias de las madres distribuidoras. En 10 años esperamos tener 1 millón de beneficiarios que consuman nuestros productos. . Lo más importante es construir una iniciativa que permita reducir el hambre oculta en la población colombiana.
Hasta el momento el impacto que hemos tenido es suministrarle Panela fortificada por medio de una donación de 200 Kg de panela a la fundación Nutrir, con la cual se beneficiaron directamente 3500 niños que acuden a los comedores comunitarios de esta fundación, se ha realizado 12 mesas técnicas de la panela con ellos como plan piloto que nos permite producir una panela con las características del mercado institucional y poder escalarlo a mas comedores, se han generado 4 Empleos fijos (gerente, director de operaciones, diseñadora visual, auxiliar administrativo), vinculación de 1 voluntario (relaciones corporativas),. Se realizó una capacitación en buenas practicas manufactureras (BPM) a 40 trabajadores de Asprocafe Ingruma, en alianza con el SENA, capacitación que los hace más competitivos en el merc
¿Qué métodos cuantitativos de impacto social estás aplicando (si estuvieras aplicando alguno)?
Estamos en procesos de análisis y elaboración de los métodos cuantitativos a seguir en la medición del impacto social de Vitalius. Entre las diferentes alternativas, se destaca un diseño semi-experimental, en donde tendríamos a dos grupos de niños, con el mismo número de integrantes, inicialmente serán sometidos a valoraciones clínicas y bioquímicas, en donde se determinará su estado de salud, posteriormente, el grupo 1, recibirá nuestros productos fortificados según la ingesta diaria recomendada y el grupo 2 seguirá con su dieta tradicional, durante aproximadamente 6 meses se realizará seguimiento a los dos grupos, con el fin de comparar los resultados obtenidos, tanto nutricionalmente como a nivel social.
Lo más importante es construir una iniciativa que permita reducir el hambre ocult
¿Tu solución podría operar en otros conextos o regiones? Si así fuera, ¿en dónde?
Nuestra solución puede ser replicable y escalonada a cualquier parte del mundo donde existan deficiencias micro-nutricionales, ya que se cuenta con una metodología probada, de la cual se han obteniendo excelentes resultados, mostrando así, el alto grado de impacto social de este proyecto. En el largo plazo, esperamos encontrar aliados estratégicos en la India, donde según UNICEEF, 46% de niños menores de tres años padecen retrasos en crecimiento, siendo la tasa de desnutrición, superior a la del continente africano, estudios realizados, señalan que las pérdidas de productividad en el trabajo, como resultado de la desnutrición crónica y de las deficiencias de hierro y yodo, representan un 2.95% del PIB.
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 1-3 años?
En los próximos tres años, se proyectan ventas de 2.256.000 Kg de Panela fortificada, 282.000 unidades de productos tipo bolis a base de agua y a base láctea, alcanzando así un impacto social en 48.554 beneficiarios directos, mejorando su condición nutricional, con ello aumentando el desarrollo cognitivo y social de los niños. Se vincularan 12 madres cabeza de familia a la red de distribuidoras de nuestros productos, incrementando sus ingresos económicos y el poder adquisitivo. Se vinculará un trapiche adicional, teniendo así dos trapiches funcionando al máximo de su capacidad productiva, de la mano con las buenas prácticas de manufactura y agrícolas, generando mayor empleo.
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarExplica detalladamente tu estrategia financiera actual
Nuestra estrategia financiera actual, se fundamenta en recaudar fondos a través de inversionistas sociales, programas de responsabilidad social empresarial y convocatoria pública y privada. De igual manera, estamos elaborando una base de datos de las fundaciones y comedores comunitarios de Manizales- Caldas, los cuales hemos empezado contactar para ofrecerles nuestro primer producto desarrollado, para detectar potenciales clientes, impulsando así nuestra fuerza de ventas, inicialmente a nivel local y luego a nivel nacional.
Con el fin de mantener los gastos fijos bajos, vinculamos a nuestro equipo de trabajo profesionales en diferentes áreas estratégicas, dispuestos a realizar un voluntariado en Vitalius, donde nos puedan apoyar con transferencia de conocimiento y experiencias, desarrollo de productos, generar visibilidad, y establecer relaciones comerciales entre otros, generando así, valor agregado y precios competitivos, que nos permitirán llegar a nuevos mercados y mantener los clientes actuales.
Nuestra filosofía es volvernos una iniciativa autosostenible y eso esperamos lograrlo para el 2014 donde ya tenemos un reconocimiento en el mercado y hemos podido ejecutar nuestras estrategias de mercadeo y comerciales, alcanzando la éxito del negocio.
Reparto de la generación de ingresos del total de ingresos de la organización (en porcentaje)
75 % de los ingresos provienen de la ventas del canal tradicional, el 12.5% del mercado institucional y el 12.5 % con las madres
Ventas directas a pacientes u otros beneficiarios (en porcentaje)
80%, 20% RSE, Covocatorias publicas o privadas
De las posibles fuentes de estas ventas, en la siguiente lista, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Empresas privadas, Otros beneficiarios.
Tarifas de licencia, por ej., por tecnología/ modelo de franquicia (en porcentaje)
Abajo, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Fundaciones, Organizaciones no gubernamentales, Empresas privadas.
Contrato de servicio con organizaciones, por ej. gobierno, ONGs (en porcentaje)
12.5% mercado institucuional con los comedores comunitarios publicos
De las posibles fuentes de contratos de servicios, en la siguiente lista, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Fundaciones, Organizaciones no gubernamentales, Empresas privadas, Gobierno regional.
Explica tu estrategia de generación de ingresos más detalladamente
nuestro negocio esta enmarcado en un mercado institucional que esta en operado por entes publicos y privados, fundaciones y ONG que buscan nuestro impacto social alimentando a las personas, pero queremos sustentar el negocio por medio del mercado tradicional tiendas y supermercados buscando subsidios cruzados, y la venta directa por medio de las madres distribuidoras, madres cabeza de hogar, nosotros para el primer año necesitamos cubrir para poder llegar al punto de equilibrio buscando 94 millones de pesos por medio de convocatorias publicas o privadas, RSE, Premios o Cooperacion internacional, pero apartir del año 2 tenemos punto de equilibrio.
Reparto de la generación de ingresos del total de ingresos de la organización (en porcentaje)
Mano de obra, 30%, Investigacion y desarrollo 20%, posicionamiento de marca 20%, propiedad planta y equipo 20%, 10% otros
Estrategias filantrópicas que estás utilizando
Estrategia diversificada.
Explica tu enfoque filantrópico con más detalle
Vitalius S.A.S opera bajo los lineamientos del movimiento holístico de negocios sociales promovido por el profesor Muhammad Yunus, por tanto, nuestro objetivo es fortificar productos de consumo masivo y de fácil acceso a la población de escasos ingresos económicos, contribuyendo a la erradicación de la pobreza extrema y el hambre oculta. Los ingresos resultados de nuestra actividad comercial, serán reinvertidos en nuestro negocio social en su totalidad, para aumentar el impacto social, consiguiendo un mayor número de niños saludables, bien nutridos y completamente desarrollados con todas sus capacidades físicas y mentales en óptimas condiciones para ser más productivos y así romper el llamado "Circulo de la Pobreza".
Amplia tu selección; explica cómo mantendrás el financiamiento dentro de los próximos 1 a 3 años.
o Con el ánimo de disminuir costos por manejo de inventarios, implementaremos un sistema de inventarios just in time.
o Hemos optado por realizar un outsourcing con el proceso de maquila de nuestros productos.
o Las inversiones se realizarán con recursos propios.
o Se han planteado tres líneas de producto fortificados a comercializar, panela, productos tipo bolis a base de agua y productos tipo bolis a base de láctea, nuestro primer producto “Panela fortificada Vitalius” se distribuirá en tres canales de distribución, guardando un margen de contribución por unidad de COP $100 a través del canal institucional y red de madres distribuidoras, y COP $ 200 a través del canal T.A.T, por tanto, este último canal de distribución tendrá un 75,12% de participación en ventas.
o El nicho de mercado de la panela sólida es la población estratos socioeconómicos bajos, y el nicho de mercado de la panela pulverizada son la población que conforma los estratos socioeconómicos altos. Por tanto, se plantea la realización de un subsidio cruzado entre estas dos presentaciones, cubriendo así el incremento de costos en que se incurre al fortificar la panela, permitiéndonos ofrecer la panela en bloque al mercado objetivo, al mismo precio que se ofrecen las panelas sin fortificar.
Ayurveda could, if explored in its full potential with wide spread awareness about living healthy principles,contribute to the world of medicine a GREAT CHANGE in its VISION...
AHA! is committed to eliminating bullying and violence between teens and to improving teens' achievement in school and in life outside of school. We set the stage for adolescents to grow into successful, healthy adults and cultivate character and conscience. We accomplish this through our original curriculum, which teaches listening and communication skills, emotional intelligence and empathy through active games, short teaching segments, circle discussion, creative expression and mentorship with skilled facilitators.
Created on 03/19/2013 by Kimberly.Svevo
CCWF reduces violence/hate by teaching parents to model pro-social behavior. ICDP strengthens parents' empathy-based interaction in showing children love, communicating, learning and self-discipline. Parents build confidence and thus support children’s development, preventing conditions that lead to abuse/neglect.
Organización: Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
más ↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarNombre de la organización
Changing Children's Worlds Foundation
Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Estados Unidos, IL, Geneva, Kane County
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Estados Unidos, IL, Chicago, Cook County
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
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leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarNombre de tu iniciativa
Changing Children's Worlds Foundation (International Child Development Program-USA)
Selecciona la fase que describa mejor el momento en el que se encuentra tu emprendimiento
Crecimiento (tu iniciativa piloto ya se está aplicando y se empieza a expandir)
What problem is your organization committed to solving? In particular, share what is innovative about your approach.
CCWF reduces violence/hate by teaching parents to model pro-social behavior. ICDP strengthens parents' empathy-based interaction in showing children love, communicating, learning and self-discipline. Parents build confidence and thus support children’s development, preventing conditions that lead to abuse/neglect. An assets-based psycho-social program, ICDP's 8 simple evidence-based Guidelines, shared experientially with parents & teachers, support children's social & emotional development, reducing bullying/violence in families, schools & communities. ICDP-USA aims to reach 500 at-risk parents in Chicago & New Orleans in 2013-14.
What are your organization's top three priorities in the next year?
1) To establish ICDP-USA, as ICDP is established in Norway, Colombia and 22 other countries around the world, as a unique empathy-based program strengthen parent/caregiver capacity to raise safer, pro-social children;
2) To evaluate ICDP-USA pilot and new project outcomes in its second year to strengthen our appeal to partners, donors and our target audiences: parents, caregivers & school and community leaders.
3) To expand the International Child Development Program in the Chicago area, New Orleans and beyond.
Need #1
Message & Brand Strategy
Need #2
Peer Benchmarking Analysis
Based on your first choice of the eight technical categories you selected above, what is your specific project need? Please be specific!
1) As UNICEF, Governments & major Public Relations Companies have supported ICDP Messaging/Branding in Norway, Colombia, etc., we need high quality support in Chicago/USA to communicate and realize the potential that CCWF/ICDP offers families, schools and communities (and possibly internationally). ICDP is aligned with the emerging & important USA schools and child development initiatives on Social Emotional Learning to Reduce Violence in Families & Communities. The program (and related materials) needs to be adapted to demonstrate their close alignment with USA SEL objectives and standards in 2013, in order to meet program and funding criteria for maximum implementation.
2) ICDP-International offers international evaluation instruments and methodology, which CCWF/ICDP-USA needs to adapt & apply with high quality assistance in order to evaluate & assess our competitive positioning. A unique & highly needed program, it requires a 2013-14 performance evaluation to measure the program's outcomes effectiveness with current & new 'pilot' parents, schools and communities, to establish it as best practice for optimal fundraising, staffing and replication with various US constituencies.
1.
Commitment to serve at-risk children/parents with high quality programs, relationships, communications, evaluation & results.
2.
Commitment to achieve high (maximum) productivity and program impact with limited resources (especially financial and human).
3.
Respect and transparency embedded in our communications and work objectives: throughout our projects and relationships.
Will support from American Express be focused on your organization overall or a specific product/service? Please describe.
American Express support will focus on our organization overall: Changing Children's Worlds Foundation (CCWF), which has an ecological framework encompassing: 1) Public Awareness/Engagement; 2) Education/Training; 3) Social Action & Programs/Services; 4) Advocacy for Policy & Social Change -inclusive of children/youth/ parents/community/ professionals for a holistic approach to capacity development and peace-building. The International Child Development Program is our major, anchor program (supplemented by others) with great potential & global evidence of its impact on families & communities.
Have you focused on the above area previously? If so, please explain, including whether you have worked with outside consultants before.
Not yet for ICDP-USA although we need to. We have a formal agreement with the ICDP-International organization in Norway, which recently had a major Public Relations firm redo its international branding and materials pro bono. We need an adapted, unique approach for the USA, which we are building slowly. I have worked with outside consultants before, and have done international strategic planning as well. We highly value this opportunity to gain high quality professional assistance to help establish ICDP-USA solidly through message/branding and the critical benchmarking/evaluation process.
Are you able to commit 3-5 hours/wk over 10-12 weeks?
Sí
Are you able to meet virtually or at a convenient in-person location?
Sí
Are you able to meet in the city where your organization is based?
Sí
1.
A strong articulated CCWF/ICDP message brand strategy (partners, funders, parents, professionals, schools and governments)
2.
An assessment of Changing Children's Worlds competitive positioning based on current and potential programs, and resources.
3.
A Peer Benchmarking Analysis to assess ICDP's competitive positioning through evaluation of its performance and impact.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
ICDP was introduced to American parents, teachers, social workers, psychologists, university professors, child abuse prevention professionals, parent advocates & churches. All identified ICDP as a unique program which supports children's positive development and protection by supporting their parents, better than anything available. Currently 3 Trainer Trainees, 24 Facilitators/Trainees and over 75 Parents/Caregivers were trained or participated in ICDP (at nearly 100% retention/positive impact on parents/caregivers as well as on their children), impacting 200+ children. Partners from schools, to social service and mental health agencies, to churches are engaging their leaders and professionals to be trained in ICDP. A church called ICDP a miracle and an answer to parents' prayers.
What is your project future impact after receiving professional support from American Express?
American Express support will ensure CCWF has a recognizable brand and messaging strategy, based on evidence of its distinct universal value to all parents and children, but also those with higher risk of violence. CCWF will engage partners and funders to adapt, pilot and evaluate our ICDP and related programs. We will then target large-scale implementation for parents/caregivers in Chicago Public Schools, county Public Health Departments, as well as agencies and institutions providing universal support to families, parents & children. CCWF would also reach out specifically to military family parents; pregnant mothers (all parents) in prison; to parents in the juvenile justice & foster systems; and to parents of special needs children; as well as mothers impacted by Domestic Violence.
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Created on 03/15/2013 by Paige Nelson
Growing up should be healthy, safe, & fun!
MYO ("mee-yo"): Mine. Yours. Ours. focuses on achieving a thriving adolescence for area teens. MYO is about personal development, understanding others, and making the world a better place.
Organización: RYASAP : The Regional Youth/Adult Social Action Project
más ↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarNombre de la organización
RYASAP : The Regional Youth/Adult Social Action Project
Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Estados Unidos, CT, Bridgeport
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
La información que brindes aquí será usada para llenar las partes de tu perfil que hayan sido dejadas en blanco, como intereses, organización, y sitio web. Ninguna información de contacto será hecha pública. Por favor desmarca esta casilla si no deseas que esto suceda..
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarSelecciona la fase que describa mejor el momento en el que se encuentra tu emprendimiento
Establecida (pasó las etapas anteriores y ha demostrado éxito)
What problem is your organization committed to solving? In particular, share what is innovative about your approach.
Growing up should be healthy, safe, & fun!
MYO ("mee-yo"): Mine. Yours. Ours. focuses on achieving a thriving adolescence for area teens. MYO is about personal development, understanding others, and making the world a better place.
MYO recognizes the power of youth to make positive change in their lives, the lives of their peers, and in the world. MYO is a network of youth programs, a process of leadership, an online community, and a calendar of engaging events and activities. All MYO programs are facilitated by MYO AmeriCorps Members, who are trained to be excellent youth workers and grow the field of youth dev.
MYO works because it has become a brand that is cool and youth feel brand loyalty. In buying into the brand, teens buy into positive outcomes and healthy norms of behavior.
What are your organization's top three priorities in the next year?
1. Grow MYO AmeriCorps into the nation's leading youth worker training program and most popular service program for 17-23 year-olds.
2. Develop MYO products for the marketplace.
3. Edit and publish MYO curricula and training materials
Need #1
Message & Brand Strategy
Need #2
Digital Marketing Strategy
Based on your first choice of the eight technical categories you selected above, what is your specific project need? Please be specific!
MYO, as a brand, needs help in maintaining a cohesive message that captures different voices: one that elicits youth involvement and also parent support--specifically, one that positions MYO AmeriCorps as a great opportunity for young adults. An articulated recruitment campaign is necessary to grow and sell the AmeriCorps component.
Support is needed in optimizing different channels and sustaining momentum. Coming from a nonprofit perspective, MYO needs lessons from the for-profit marketplace in how to "sell", maintain customer loyalty, and release products. A blog, www.myospace has been a successful channel and social media (all under "myospace"--fb, twitter, etc) is active; yet, assistance is needed in linking the message across all platforms and creating a customer base that is trackable and reachable. Many points of entry are necessary and training staff to manage is a hurdle that time does not provide for; due to lack of resources, things get neglected and tools to help support the small business aspect of product development would be helpful. Advice on copyrighting, trademarking, accepting funds, etc is wanted. Legal help in protecting the voice of minors would be helpful.
Will support from American Express be focused on your organization overall or a specific product/service? Please describe.
Support would be focused on RYASAP's MYO work, arising from the YouthINC division of the overall organization.
Have you focused on the above area previously? If so, please explain, including whether you have worked with outside consultants before.
MYO was developed from a 4 year grant award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, during which support was offered from outside consultants in policy and in communications (Spitfire). Other support from management consultants (KJR) has been used to orient new staff and from marketing consultants (Ruder Finn and Red Poppy) to attract press. The logo itself was developed in partnership with a social media firm, Carrot Creative.
Are you able to commit 3-5 hours/wk over 10-12 weeks?
Sí
Are you able to meet virtually or at a convenient in-person location?
Sí
Are you able to meet in the city where your organization is based?
Sí
1.
To create an aligned marketing strategy that launches the brand into the teen market
2.
To articulate a cohesive and cool recruitment campaign for MYO AmeriCorps
3.
To gain knowledge and perspective on how to grow a brand that does good for the world
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Through the MYO programs, which recognize the power of youth to make positive change in their lives, the lives of their peers and in the world, RYASAP's YouthINC division is making significant impact. YouthINC has expanded MYO AmeriCorps, which fosters the development of high quality youth directors, to 75 Members per year, teaching 860 students the Safe Dates Curriculum in the 2011-2012 school year, working with 7 schools and reaching 954 total youth weekly with additional MYO programming. Small youth groups, “MYO groups”, were implemented after school for older teens and during school for younger teens. In addition to the social media and marketing components, including the websites myospace.org, over 25 activities and events such as the MYOscars and MYOthello (search either on fb)
What is your project future impact after receiving professional support from American Express?
MYO will become a recognized brand in the marketplace that stands for positive outcomes and benefits the teens themselves, through profits and through the intrinsic buy-in of a "cool brand": MYO Pop-Up shops to play games, do homework, and hang out with friends, MYO shirts sold in the mall next to cool brands, MYO shirts being worn by teens doing service projects, MYO arts nights with positive message, MYO games where teens can have fun, be healthy, and play. The logo is secured and the tools to sustain growth are in hand.
Critical to this vision is the growth and prominence of MYO AmeriCorps as a premier service program, widely accepted as a great experience for the college-aged set. With a clear and attractive recruitment campaign, MYO AmeriCorps can expand its reach and impact.
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This project also has a Changeshop where you can read more about its latest progress.
Go to Changeshop: AHA! - Jennifer Freed, PhD.
Created on 03/15/2013 by ideokinesis.mlb@gmail.com
AHA! is committed to eliminating bullying and violence between teens and to improving teens' achievement in school and in life outside of school. We set the stage for adolescents to grow into successful, healthy adults and cultivate character and conscience. We accomplish this through our original curriculum, which teaches listening and communication skills, emotional intelligence and empathy through active games, short teaching segments, circle discussion, creative expression and mentorship with skilled facilitators.
Organización: AHA! - the Academy of Healing Arts for Teens
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AHA! - the Academy of Healing Arts for Teens
Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Estados Unidos, CA, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Estados Unidos, CA, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta, Santa Barbara County
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
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AHA! - Jennifer Freed, PhD
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Expansión (el siguiente paso será crear un impacto a escala regional o incluso mundial)
What problem is your organization committed to solving? In particular, share what is innovative about your approach.
AHA! is committed to eliminating bullying and violence between teens and to improving teens' achievement in school and in life outside of school. We set the stage for adolescents to grow into successful, healthy adults and cultivate character and conscience. We accomplish this through our original curriculum, which teaches listening and communication skills, emotional intelligence and empathy through active games, short teaching segments, circle discussion, creative expression and mentorship with skilled facilitators. We serve primarily teens 14-19 years of age but have also begun to serve a small number at-risk young adults at our local community college.
What are your organization's top three priorities in the next year?
1. To secure funding to continue to serve the 2000+ youth we serve this year, and to be able to expand our services
2. To secure funding to contract an educational/marketing consultant to make our AHA! facilitator trainings (for which we wrote 3 books in 2012) available beyond Santa Barbara - to market these trainings and spread our good work into schools across the U.S.
3. To locate and secure a dedicated space for our programs (we currently share space with other organizations and have vastly outgrown those spaces).
Need #1
Message & Brand Strategy
Need #2
Consumer/Audience Acquisition
Based on your first choice of the eight technical categories you selected above, what is your specific project need? Please be specific!
AHA! is at a point where its services are in wide demand and strongly appreciated within its home community. We are poised to leap into the next level of service - to move toward serving all Santa Barbara area teens (about 20,000 per year) and to offer trainings in other parts of the state and nation. To successfully garner the funding needed for this next step, we need to re-brand our organization as a whole. Our organization name is not an instant revelation of what we do, and sometimes people find it confusing. Our work tends to be mischaracterized by those who have not had intimate contact with it. We wish to re-brand in a way that will make AHA!'s role and importance instantly and easily recognizable and its value more apparent without extensive explanation. This shift will be instrumental in the marketing and PR push needed to fundraise for our next steps as an organization.
Will support from American Express be focused on your organization overall or a specific product/service? Please describe.
Support would be focused on our organization overall.
Have you focused on the above area previously? If so, please explain, including whether you have worked with outside consultants before.
We have not enlisted outside consultants to help us with branding or marketing. Several members of our Board of Directors have branding/marketing expertise that they've shared. All concur that outside consulting help would be of great value at this time.
Are you able to commit 3-5 hours/wk over 10-12 weeks?
Sí
Are you able to meet virtually or at a convenient in-person location?
Sí
Are you able to meet in the city where your organization is based?
Sí
1.
Successful and accurate re-branding of our beloved AHA!
2.
...which would lead us into more successful PR, marketing and fundraising, and...
3.
...adequate funding to compensate staff to serve more teens and to hire a marketing specialist to help us train others
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
86% of 125 participants in AHA! after-school programs report improvement in at least one problematic area of their lives; all of these participants reported improvement in 2+ problematic areas and 70% reported improvement in 10+ of these areas. In our in-school programs, over 80% of program participants report that they were more accepting and respectful of others as a result of participation in AHA!. Period truancies fell by half in classes served by AHA! at Santa Barbara High. Reductions are reported in disciplinary problems and student-on-student altercations in schools we serve. At Carpinteria High, suspensions/disciplinary referrals have fallen 70% since we started serving freshmen in 2007. Standardized test scores rose 14 points at Carp High and 41 points (!) at La Cuesta High.
What is your project future impact after receiving professional support from American Express?
We hope to bring the reductions in disciplinary actions, violence, bullying and prejudice we've seen already into more schools. By creating safe school environments with our curriculum, we intend to support more improvements in standardized test scores and academic achievement, and to help level the playing field for at-risk kids who might not make it through high school or start college without the competencies and supports we deliver through AHA!. Social-emotional learning programs like AHA! are one promising avenue for prevention of substance abuse and mental illness in teens; ths is part of the impact we wish to have as well. By training more teachers and other youth professionals to work with teens through the AHA! curriculum, we hope to spread its impact rapidly and deeply.
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Created on 03/12/2013 by JustinaSharp
Things that go on the internet stay on the internet, like footsteps on the moon. I give a workshop/assembly at various schools, events ,or other youth groups where we discuss social media, your personal image, and how it's going to affect your future.
Created on 03/12/2013 by sumitmitra
SchoolSpice aims to assist 9th-12th grade students in developing 21st century skills for post- secondary education regardless of socio-economic status.
Created on 03/7/2013 by zapdramatic
This is an interactive simulation that allows the user to play the role of a kid in middle school who is confronted with and could become a victim of bullying behavior by his/her peers. As a victim the user relies on bystanders to speak out in support. As a bystander, the user is asked to stand up to bullying behavior and influence his/her peers. The user is confronted by the consequences of his or her decisions. The central idea is to develop empathy through victimization.
Organización: Zapdramatic
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Sitio web de la organización
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Tu organización es
Híbrido
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Sir Basel Pike Public School
Selecciona la fase que describa mejor el momento en el que se encuentra tu emprendimiento
Inicio (iniciativa piloto que acaba de empezar a ponerse en práctica)
What problem is your organization committed to solving? In particular, share what is innovative about your approach.
This is an interactive simulation that allows the user to play the role of a kid in middle school who is confronted with and could become a victim of bullying behavior by his/her peers. As a victim the user relies on bystanders to speak out in support. As a bystander, the user is asked to stand up to bullying behavior and influence his/her peers. The user is confronted by the consequences of his or her decisions. The central idea is to develop empathy through victimization.
What are your organization's top three priorities in the next year?
We want to have our game used in schools. That's it.
Need #1
Digital Marketing Strategy
Need #2
Consumer/Audience Acquisition
Based on your first choice of the eight technical categories you selected above, what is your specific project need? Please be specific!
We believe that this game will create useful discussion in school groups about bullying. (our pilot in three schools has demonstrated this). We want to broaden our reach and have many schools in Canada and the US aware of and using this game to talk about the dynamics of bullying. We need to get this project used.
1.
Access to our target audience of middle school kids
2.
Understanding that bullying is a group dynamic where individuals have the power to participate or not.
3.
Our partners must be willing to devote the time to facilitating discussion among the group about what is happening in the game.
Will support from American Express be focused on your organization overall or a specific product/service? Please describe.
Support will be focussed on the game, Sir Basil Pike Public School which is web based and simply needs buy in and fascillitation from schools.
We need to place the game in front of influencers to further its adoption.
We need help to create a revenue model that works for both us and our users.
We need help to spread the word about the game as far as possible.
Have you focused on the above area previously? If so, please explain, including whether you have worked with outside consultants before.
We have worked with subject matter experts Debra Pepler and Joanne Cummings from prevnet.ca
They have helped us develop and pilot the game in middle schools.
Are you able to commit 3-5 hours/wk over 10-12 weeks?
Sí
Are you able to meet virtually or at a convenient in-person location?
Sí
Are you able to meet in the city where your organization is based?
Sí
1.
To activate empathy for victims of bullying within general population of school.
2.
To understand how a bystander can enable or reduce bullying behavior.
3.
To encourage those who might be reticent to stand up to do so when confronted by bullying.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
We have only piloted the game in three schools but in those pilots we found that the game produced exceptionally deep and candid discussions among the students. Within the context of the game students were more willing to express their own experiences and share with the group. Also, boys were motivated to advise the girls and vice versa about what to do to a) deal with the immediate problem and b) how trying to succeed may negatively impact on another.
What is your project future impact after receiving professional support from American Express?
After receiving professional support from American Express we hope to have the game in use throughout Canada and the United States. We want to develop a revenue model that enables all schools to participate while returning the cost of our investment.
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Created on 03/2/2013 by Nandini Mazumder
Kutumb was founded in 2002 to address the gap in the education system that is accessible to the children living in the underprivileged sections of society (in urban slums). Many of these children went to government schools and had challenges in learning due to lack of infrastructure available (or unavailable) in these schools. As a result of the poor quality of education, many young people faced severe learning disabilities and often dropped out of school after class 5 or 6.
Organización: The Kutumb Foundation
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Sitio web de la organización
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
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The Kutumb Foundation - Enabling People (NGO)
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Crecimiento (tu iniciativa piloto ya se está aplicando y se empieza a expandir)
What problem is your organization committed to solving? In particular, share what is innovative about your approach.
Kutumb was founded in 2002 to address the gap in the education system that is accessible to the children living in the underprivileged sections of society (in urban slums). Many of these children went to government schools and had challenges in learning due to lack of infrastructure available (or unavailable) in these schools. As a result of the poor quality of education, many young people faced severe learning disabilities and often dropped out of school after class 5 or 6. Kutumb's main goal was to make learning a fun through non-traditional methods and creative processes,to address different learning needs in children, inculcate the value of self-learning in them and prevent them from dropping out. Building language skills for a holistic personality development is the focus at Kutumb.
What are your organization's top three priorities in the next year?
The organisation is striving to develop the alternate-education program, INDRADHANUSH. We are trying to bring a more strctured and planned approach to the program to add value to the existing practices. The biggest goal of the organisation is to engage young people and educate them to enable personality development for better career options and also to serve as intelligent and healthy members of their community who will be the spearheads of social change and progress in the coming future. The 3 top priorities of the organisation is therefore to build internal resources and facilitate organisational growth.
a. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
b. Build staff capacities to implement the the alternate education and sports based life-skills to promote holistic development. The two main values that will be promoted through Kutumb's core programmes are: i. gender sensitivity and equity and ii. active pluralism or promote ideas of understanding and celebrating identities, communities, ethnicity and cultural heritages and
c. The 3rd priority will be to use resources to train young people as community leaders and create peer-leaders from each of the 3 communities where work.
Kutumb envisions that eventually all of the programmes at Kutumb will be spearheaded by Kutumb peer-leaders and they will receive due honorariums to motivate them as most of them belong to extremely poor backgrounds. All of these programmes will need much of investment in terms of energy, ideas, time and financial resources and hence resource mobilization and fund-raising will be at the base of all these initiatives.
Need #1
Staffing Capabilities
Need #2
Peer Benchmarking Analysis
Based on your first choice of the eight technical categories you selected above, what is your specific project need? Please be specific!
We need engaged and skilled professionals who can help us build our educational and sports based programmes to promote gender sensitivity and equity, and build the active pluralism project to promote ideas to enable an understanding and celebrate diverse communal, ethnic and cultural identities and finally, a team of dedicated community workers to create peer-leaders from each of the 3 communities where Kutumb works. However, this means the growth of the orgaization has to be synchronized with the growth of the staff and aims and goals have to be clearly defined. The staff need to monitored and evaluated at regular intervals to boost performance and keep motivation levels high. To constantly update with the latest techniques and best practices across development organisations all over the world.
Will support from American Express be focused on your organization overall or a specific product/service? Please describe.
Funding and resources are a big issue and hence resource building will be a major need. Capacity building in the staff will be another crucial area of work. The motivation of the staff and synchronizing their goals with the organisations goals will be very crucial too.
Have you focused on the above area previously? If so, please explain, including whether you have worked with outside consultants before.
Previously we have worked with consultants from IBM through an independent initiative called 'Whiteboard'. Whiteboard members meed regularly and help NGOs build capacities for better functioning. Whiteboard members are all mostly from corporate backgrounds and some are from development disorganization who have enough experience on administration, fund-raising and management and impart their knowledge as volunteer-consultants.
Are you able to commit 3-5 hours/wk over 10-12 weeks?
Sí
Are you able to meet virtually or at a convenient in-person location?
Sí
Are you able to meet in the city where your organization is based?
Sí
3.
Aligning organisational growth with the growth of individual staff
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Kutumb is a grass-roots level organisation that began working on education for children living in the slums and streets of Delhi in 2002.The original community - the Khan Market Labour Camp Slums were demolished in February, 2009 and mostly displaced to Savda-Ghevra J.J. Colony, 35-40 kms away from Khan Market. So Kutumb's students are mostly from immigrant, servant families living in the servant quarters around Khan Market, Pandara Road, Golf Links, Lodhi Estate and Kotla. In 2010, we expanded Goal of Life, Kutumb's life-skills based football programme to Nizamuddin and in 2011 program won an award! In 2011, we connected to Kutumb's original community in Savda-Ghevra and initiated a health program and started a computer resource center in 2012.
What is your project future impact after receiving professional support from American Express?
Fund raising and resource mobilization for organisation building.
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Created on 02/11/2013 by sandy.s
TTAD is a non profit organization that helps teens who are facing the overlooked issues of anxiety and depression, in order for them to rise above the many physical, emotional, psychological, and social changes that accompany this stage of life. TTAD - you're it!
El proyecto sonrie interviene en Instituciones Educativas Estatales del Asentamiento Humano de Huaycan, ofreciendo un servicio de atención primaria en el área de la salud bucal a las escuelas de Huaycan.
Created on 01/24/2013 by ssindakis
The Center for Positive Behavior 'Happy Dickens' is a non profit organization, which offers practical solutions to a number of challenges and issues faced by children (aged 18 months to 14 years old), parents, teachers and caregivers.
Organización: Happy Dickens - Center for Positive Behavior
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Happy Dickens - Center for Positive Behavior
Sitio web de la organización
País/es en los que opera la organización
Tipo de organización
No registrada
Año de lanzamiento de la organización
Años de operación
Fase de idea
¿Tu organización ha recibido premios y/u honores? Cuéntanos sobre ellos.
No, Happy Dickens has not received any awards or honors
Queremos saber acerca del momento en que dijiste “!Aja!”. Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundadores vieron el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
This idea came up when I was discussing with a friend-educator about the change in children's behavior, because of the everyday pressure due to the country's economic challenges. The first thought was "We ought to do something about this. Return the smile on kids' faces".
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Happy Dickens - Center for Positive Behavior
Explica de qué se trata la “innovación”, por ej.: ¿es la idea y/o el modelo que utilizas para lograr tu misión, o tu comprensión sobre la población objetivo, etc.?
The wide range of customized services and the highly educated and experienced personnel make this initiative an excellent choice for parents and schools. 'Happy Dickens' s innovative approach regards the way experts treat children and educate caregivers. The key is to listen the children’s voices, understand their needs and develop offerings that meet them well. The Center has also developed educational programs that reach schools and child care centers, aiming to increase the number of people who acquire the skills to manage children appropriately. The experts of 'Happy Dickens' develop effective, tailored developmental programs for children and their families. The Center seeks to develop cooperation with parents and teachers, aiming at long-term and lasting changes in their lives.
Describe cómo se diferencia tu modelo de innovación en el campo, respecto al de cualquier otra organización.
The Innovation Model of the Centre is based on the establishment and cooperation of a scientific team of experienced specialists from different disciplines (e.g. child psychologist; special educator; social worker for children; musicologist, etc), who offer practical solutions to a number of challenges encountered by children but also by those who are responsible for children’s care (e.g. parents; educators; caregivers, etc) during the building of their character.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
The establishment of a cooperative non-profit organization with an emphasis on collaboration, along with the development of a team involving experienced specialists from different disciplines make this initiative a success.
¿Cómo te aseguras que innovas constantemente a la luz de (potenciales) desafíos externos, o cuál es tu plan de crecimiento?
The continuous innovation of the Center is achieved by developing partnerships with university faculty, funding joint research projects and providing fellowships to young scientists, aiming to promote research as a tool for development. Furthermore, the adoption of knowledge management tools (e.g. AssocioNet, Triple Creek, KM training & education, etc.) and innovation models allow both the development of new services and the involvement of customers in Center’s innovation activities and also strengthen its position against external challenges.
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Desarrollar nuevos incentivos en los del sistema de salud para crear mayor valor hacia la sociedad o
Área de salud (mercado objetivo) donde se encuentra la necesidad (selecciona solo uno)
Servicios primarios de asistencia médica
Categorías de la atención medica que estés cubriendo [selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Prevención, Detección, Intervención, Seguimiento, Cuidado a largo plazo, Integración social.
Por favor describe con mayor detalle: ¿qué problema estás tratando de solucionar en el contexto específico?
Children need help and support, especially in this uncertain and violent environment. Some of the problems is childhood depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem that many times lead to a poor performance at school. On the other hand, parents and educators need some guidance on how to treat children to develop balanced and creative personalities. Many parents and teachers do not know how to cope with the challenges encountered in the nurture and upbringing of a child. Due to the poor economic situation, Greek state fails to create those structures that would help children overcome their issues and also seems to be unable to train and guide parents and teachers to properly manage those challenges. There are around 1,300 schools with more than 300,000 children at the chosen area.
Etapa que mejor aplica para tu solución [selecciona sólo una]
Idea (lista para su lanzamiento)
Estrategias centrales de tu modelo de negocios (selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Enfoques de cambio conductual a nivel individual, Diseño centrado en el paciente, Nuevos/redefinición de roles de prestaciones de servicio de atención de la salud, Alianzas alternativas (entre jugadores tradicionales y jugadores externos de la asistencia de la salud).
Herramientas más relevantes que estés utilizando para implementar las estrategias destacadas arriba [selecciona sólo dos]
Nuevas habilidades, Consulta, Formación/capacitación.
Por favor describe tu solución con más detalle
The goal of 'Happy Dickens' is to provide the necessary resources and knowledge to help children develop a creative and firm personality, by offering high quality customized services, such as counseling, coaching and specialized day programs. On the other hand, 'Happy Dickens' aims to offer training and workshops to parents and caregivers, schools, child care centers and more in order to help them succeed in the difficult task of raising and upbringing a child.
¿Cuál es tu visión y objetivos generales?
The Center for Positive Behavior 'Happy Dickens' is a non profit organization, which offers practical solutions to a number of challenges and issues faced by children (aged 18 months to 14 years), parents, teachers and caregivers. The goal is to help children develop a creative and firm personality and also to support and guide the people who care to do the hard work of raising and upbringing a child.
¿Cuál es tu propuesta de valor?
Parents interact with schools, childcare centers as well as with the extracurricular activities of children. The children live in a community where the financial and psychological pressure and the social turmoil add stress to their everyday life. On the other hand, every child has their own unique abilities and preferences. The Centre collects all this information after consultation with parents and teachers in order to create customized services that meet the needs of both children and caregivers.
¿Quiénes son los beneficiarios se los que se dirige tu trabajo?
Children, Parents & Guardians, Teachers & Educators, Caregivers of Children
¿Qué enfoques utilizas para llegar a ellos?
The methods used to approach customers is special internet portals, advertising brochures, contacts with parents and guardians associations, contacts with health professionals (e.g. psychologists, speech therapists, etc.).
¿Cuáles son tus actividades principales?
The Centre's aim is to develop services that will help children with issues such as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), nutritional problems, violence, disobedience and so on. Yet, the Center develops programs for talented and creative children, which are aimed at supporting and developing their talents. It also provides training and workshops to parents and teachers and helps children to enhance their social and learning skills.
¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? ¿Qué problemas podrían plantear esos jugadores para tu éxito o crecimiento?
Peers are defined as those who collaborate with the Center, such as the health specialists, scientists, researchers and so on. On the other hand, there is no competition in the narrow sense, since “Happy Dickens” is the only center of its kind in the selected geographical area. Both individual private companies, based on profit, and public-community organizations, which focus on the needs of the population are trying to meet specialized needs. This makes them partly competitors, but considering that the Center intends to develop such activities, those companies can and should become customers of “Happy Dickens”. This prospect also shows the potential development of the Centre.
¿Qué otros desafíos – individuales, organizacionales o ambientales – estás actualmente enfrentando o que podrían impedir el éxito futuro de tu emprendimiento y cómo planeas superarlos?
By the formation of the core founding team, the basic conditions have been created for the Center to start its operation. One’s personal weakness can be covered with the addition of other partners. The plethora of the programs, the coordination of partners, the knowledge transfer, and the exchange of experience, are some of the challenges to be faced by the Center. On the other hand, the evaluation of the programs during the implementation, the weekly management team meetings, and the written reports, are the first steps to ensure that “Happy Dickens” has developed its own expertise, which will not depend exclusively on the experience of the partners.
Describe brevemente tu estrategia de crecimiento futura
Tailored services that meet the needs of children for the challenges and difficulties that arise in their lives and help to shape their personality. Development and implemention of individual and group programs that target in long-term positive and lasting change in the lives of children and those involved with their nurture and education. Customers’ feedback is a critical factor for improvement.
¿Qué dimensiones de crecimiento estás actualmente focalizando para tu innovación? [selecciona todas las que correspondan]
Nuevos clientes grupo/s, Nueva(s) región(es).
¿Qué hace que tu negocio esté “listo” para crecer?
The core team has been created and, the right place has been found, which will house the Centre. Additionally, the initial Capital is being gathered and the first programs and activities for children are being designed.
¿Cuáles son tus objetivos centrales de crecimiento?
The key growth objectives of the Center will operate in three directions:
a) Develop activities concerning children and their family at the premises of the Centre.
b) Implementation of programs in schools in collaboration with educators and the Parents and Guardians Association.
c) Collaboration with university faculty in research programs.
¿Cuál es tu plazo de tiempo para el crecimiento, a corto y largo plazo? ¿Cuáles son tus objetivos y actividades centrales futuros?
The time frame for the development of this initiative is as follows:
February 2013: Company registration, rental and renovation sites, development of programs.
September 2013: Launch of the first activities in the premises of the Centre - (ADHD Management Programs, Social Skills Development Programs, Support Services for Parents, Development of Personalized programs).
November - December 2013: Development of contacts with schools and university faculties.
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Not applicable at this stage.
¿Qué métodos cuantitativos de impacto social estás aplicando (si estuvieras aplicando alguno)?
Not applicable at this stage
¿Tu solución podría operar en otros conextos o regiones? Si así fuera, ¿en dónde?
This initiative could work in other geographical areas in Greece. More specifically, it could be expanded to cities with more than 10.000 inhabitants.
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 1-3 años?
The social impact is estimated to be significant. The Centre will be known to those who shape the character of the child, as it would become their valuable advisor and, therefore, it is estimated to have helped a good number of children and parents to address their difficulties. Additionally, the Center will aim to develop collaboration with university faculty to promote research, foster innovation, give internship opportunities to students, and encourage volunteerism.
Finally, in a time of crisis Thessaloniki, Greece would be proud of a structure, which offers the most to shape positive behavior and lifestyle.
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The Center believes that its funding strategy should be dependent on the autonomy of its resources. Therefore, it has been decided to develop the funding strategy based on:
• Initial capital from the business partners;
• Development of programs and activities for sale;
• Sponsorships, donations and other non-operating income will be reinvested in innovative activities.
Reparto de la generación de ingresos del total de ingresos de la organización (en porcentaje)
Ventas directas a pacientes u otros beneficiarios (en porcentaje)
De las posibles fuentes de estas ventas, en la siguiente lista, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Amigos y familiares, Individuos, Pacientes, Profesionales de la salud, Empresas privadas.
Tarifas de licencia, por ej., por tecnología/ modelo de franquicia (en porcentaje)
Abajo, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Fundaciones, Organizaciones no gubernamentales, Empresas privadas, Gobierno regional.
Contrato de servicio con organizaciones, por ej. gobierno, ONGs (en porcentaje)
De las posibles fuentes de contratos de servicios, en la siguiente lista, marca todas las que correspondan a tu estrategia actual
Fundaciones, Organizaciones no gubernamentales, Empresas privadas, Gobierno regional, Gobierno nacional.
Explica tu estrategia de generación de ingresos más detalladamente
The income generation strategy is based on the development of programs, activities and products for sale. The dynamics of sales generate new revenue streams.
Reparto de la generación de ingresos del total de ingresos de la organización (en porcentaje)
Estrategias filantrópicas que estás utilizando
Única estrategia, Estrategia diversificada.
Explica tu enfoque filantrópico con más detalle
Many people are unable to pay for our services due to the difficult financial situation in Greece. Therefore, some activities will be offered for free under certain conditions. Additionally, the Center will provide activities free of charge in various social associations for children and parents, with the active participation of volunteers, such as students of psychology, social work, etc. The overall result of those operations aims at the positive contribution to the Greek society and the city of Thessaloniki.
Amplia tu selección; explica cómo mantendrás el financiamiento dentro de los próximos 1 a 3 años.
The programs and the activities will be valued as services and thereby sustain the financing of the Centre.
The sale of services would generate revenue, of which most of it will be reinvested in new activities, creating the core financing for the future. Thus, "Happy Dickens" would increase its funding base by developing its product portfolio. The maturity of this cycle is estimated for three years.
BeInvolved.In is a mobile app that helps kids and parents stay on top of homework deadlines and schedule text reminders to work on it.
San Francisco Estados Unidos
37° 46' 29.748" N, 122° 25' 9.8976" W
A mobile app that helps parents get involved in their child's homework. Kids enter in the homework and when it is due. The app texts reminders about when it is due and you can set for an established work time.
This project also has a Changeshop where you can read more about its latest progress.
Go to Changeshop: BeInvolved.in.
Created on 01/15/2013 by Michelle Cadieux
BeInvolved.In is a mobile app that helps kids and parents stay on top of homework deadlines and schedule text reminders to work on it.
leer más ↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarCuéntanos sobre tí/sobre tu equipo
¿Qué te hace un intraemprendedor? Cuáles son las habilidades, capacidades y rasgos personales que te hacen un intraemprendedor?
Alex is a cool guy that makes a difference. He developed a mediation app that won for most enlightened.
País de la Empresa
Estados Unidos, CA, San Francico, San Francisco County
Principal país en el cual este proyecto está creando impacto social
Estados Unidos, CA, San Francisco, San Francisco County
Países o regiones adicionales
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Inicio (iniciativa piloto que acaba de empezar a ponerse en práctica)
Necesidad: ¿Qué problema social o medioambiental estás intentando solucionar?
Parental involvement in education: Getting parents involved with helping their children with homework.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
A mobile phone app that sends reminders to
La Solución: ¿Por qué es innovadora la solución para tu compañía e industria?
Kids like to text and get texts. This gets them texting with their parents who are not always as hip about technology.
El Modelo: danos un ejemplo específico de cómo tu solución hace una diferencia; inluye tus actividades principales.
Demo is on site. Kids enter homework title, date due, and the numbers to text to. The alerts send out the message.
It works but currently disabled.
El mercado: ¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? Identifica a otros que también estén trabajando para dar respuesta a las necesidades que tú abordas y en qué te diferencias de ellos. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que estos jugadores podrían representar para tu éxito o crecimiento?
I haven't seen anything similiar. Many other education groups realize the value of getting parents involved with homework. The SLCedu.org Shared Learning Collaborative promoting open source apps is especially interested in communication apps.
Esta presentación se trata de
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarHistoria de la fundación: Queremos saber acerca del momento en el que hiciste "¡Ajá!". Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundador(es) vio (vieron) el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
Alex Gaber came up with the idea.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Just looking into it and discussing with teachers the best way to launch.
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado en los próximos 3 años?
Lots of student/parent teams involved
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Some apps have fees for everyone that uses them. Then apps need to charge to make money to support development. Then they don't get the wide ranging distribution that they could.
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultar¿Cuál es el beneficio o valor que estás generando para el/los negocio/s?
Alex is designing. Michelle is doing business development and social media.
¿Cómo estás impulsando recursos internos (fondos, tiempo, concimiento, etc.) para sostener esta iniciativa?
Alex has a FT job and so has a base to work from.
Amplía tu respuesta, explicando el plan de financiación y sostenimiento a largo plazo.
Cuéntanos sobre tus asociados, dentro de tu empresa y por fuera, que sean claves para el éxito de tu proceso.
Partners bring a lot of contacts.
¿Qué apoyo interno has tenido para tu proyecto? Qué tipos de retrocesos has sufrido?
People at the SLCedu.org Shared Learning Colloborative. We did not win a prize because we did not publish our code open source.
We work in rural south-western Uganda where families live in real poverty. Fertility exceeds 8 children per woman and over 90% of the population live on less than 1 dollar a day. Find out more about where we work.
We have over a 1000 supporters from all over the world; hundreds have been actively involved in our work. We have recruited over 300 volunteers who have taught in over 30 schools, and trained over 500 local teachers.
The Center for Positive Behavior 'Happy Dickens' is a non profit organization, which offers practical solutions to a number of challenges and issues faced by children (aged 18 months to 14 years), parents, teachers and caregivers. The goal is to help children develop a creative and firm personality and also to support and guide the people who care to do the hard work of raising and upbringing a child. A wide range of programs and services are developed by specialized professionals with experience in building positive attitudes and creativity for children.
More than 40 local people representing over a dozen agencies and organizations are currently supporting Grow Boys Red Deer. We believe these sorts of people live within every community. The first role of Grow Boys New York, Mumbai or Moscow would be to find them... to establish a network that believes in the mission/vision behind the effort. Whatever we can do to help is free of charge.
Grow Boys! is committed to building a framework of research that grounds our action to support boys. To that end we present the following items:
Literature Review Fall 2010
La Academia de Fútbol Tahuichi Aguilera es una Institución Privada sin fines de lucro, que incluye dentro de sus 3.500 beneficiarios anuales a niños con sindrome de down en un ambiente adecuado motivacional y con profesionales que mejoran su calidad de vida.
Por su contribución a la sociedad, la Academia ha recibido reconocimientos internancionales, como ser "Embajadora de Buena Voluntad Contra las Drogas" de NN.UU, nominaciones a premio Nobel de la Paz, "Medalla de Oro de la Presidencia de la FIFA", entre otras grandes distinciones.
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BRAINetwork will create a computer-based user friendly repository and provide minimal guidance to allow children access to specific web content. They are given access to cameras and recorders to collect indigenous data on biodiversity. They will populate their digital repository and eventually share it with indigenous children around the globe.
In order to develop emotional literacy in youth, we have invested in Quirky Kid resources and programs, this will support our programs and youth and families.
Created on 09/12/2012 by rickdubras
In order to develop emotional literacy in youth, we have invested in Quirky Kid resources and programs, this will support our programs and youth and families.
Organización: Richmond Addiction Services Society
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Richmond Addiction Services
Nombre de la organización
Richmond Addiction Services Society
Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver.
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
La información que brindes aquí será usada para llenar las partes de tu perfil que hayan sido dejadas en blanco, como intereses, organización, y sitio web. Ninguna información de contacto será hecha pública. Por favor desmarca esta casilla si no deseas que esto suceda..
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Crecimiento (tu iniciativa piloto ya se está aplicando y se empieza a expandir)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando menos de un año
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Calidad.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
That young people are not provided the training and support to develop emotional literacy. Youth are growing up without the expertise in communication skills, peer interactions, emotional intelligence and the ability to express emotions in safe ways to safe others. This creates isolation and vulnerability in the youth of today. With the preponderance of the internet and increase in screen time, our youth are losing their ability to create interpersonal relationships and communicate with safe others.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
We have created a partnership with an Australian Agency "Quirky Kid Clinic" who has developed materials and programs to support the development of emotional literacy in children and youth. Our solution is to bring these materials and programs to the awareness of the North American community including practitioners, doctors, teachers, social workers and parents so that children, youth and their parents can benefit.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
Richmond Addiction Services Society has facilitated the importation of the materials and are developing marketing, distribution and awareness raising opportunities but do not have the expertise nor the man power nor the funding to fully implement the Enterprising Non-Profit program. We need help and support to create more awareness and marketing for these products and programs so that the revenue goes back into the non-profit society and the funding of the Supporting Families Affected by Mental Health and Substance Use programs. This is a way to diversify our funding sources so we can become less dependent on waning government support and funding.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
We have supportive partnerships in Richmond and many agencies have purchased some of the products however, we need to expand the area of advertising and distribution given the impact that these materials can have. Competitors are bookstores that focus on the distribution of similar materials and games. They are focused on profit and we believe in these products and believe this is a wonderful opportunity to create a innovative source of funding for our non-profit.
Esta presentación se trata de
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarHistoria de la fundación: Queremos saber acerca del momento en el que hiciste "¡Ajá!". Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundador(es) vio (vieron) el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
The moment was the director of the Supporting Families Affected by Mental Health and Substance Use has been using the materials and realized the potential for supporting the small agency in Australia and supporting the practitioners in North America and help sort the chronic underfunding of our programs. She brought me the idea and after convincing my Board of Directors which took about 1 year we signed a contract with Quirky Kid Clinic to invest in the resources and bring them to Richmond, BC. We have now been distributing the materials for almost one year but need help and support to do more!
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
I wish to bring in marketing expertise and funding to hire a program manager able to manage the Quirky Kid resources and programs and be able to promote and advertise the resources. We wish to create a conference in the spring of 2013 to have Quirky Kid staff come to Canada and help create some excitement and training opportunities for the materials and programs.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
We have put awesome resources in the hands of clinicians and schools to help youth develop emotional literacy. We have however not been able to contribute to the budgets as we have yet to break even.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
We wish to sell $10000 of product to help support the growth of emotional literacy in our community and fund our chronically underfunded programs we offer to the community.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
I have very little administrative support and cannot advertise the products enough. We don't have the resources to fund widespread marketing campaigns and are able to attend conferences across the country.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Tarea 2
Create past customers list
Tarea 3
Create 200 new customer contacts
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Tarea 1
create monthly online training
Tarea 2
bring Quirky Kid Clinic to Canada
Tarea 3
Create newsletter following of 500
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarCuéntanos sobre tus alianzas.
we have created a partnership with the Supporting Families Affected by Mental Health and Substance Use committee and with Quirky Kid Clinic
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
clinicians, social workers, doctors, parents, schools,
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Our agency uses the materials with our clients
we believe in the materials and programs
we attending conferences
we work clinically with Youth and their families
we have excellent community partners
the materials are becoming more known
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
I think I have mentioned everything
Created on 09/12/2012 by Alanlore
Counselling youth in an engaging way, helping prevent self destructive behaviors, bullying, substance abuse, and can raise self esteem and community wellness.
Organización: Outdoors Haida Gwaii
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Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Canadá, BC, Port Clements
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Coast and Mountains, Northern British Columbia.
Tu organización es
No registrada
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Menos de un año
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Idea (estás listo para lanzarla)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Sigue en fase conceptual, pero se espera que se lance pronto.
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
A form of counselling on Haida Gwaii that works with young men and deals with substance abuse and addiction, as well as self esteem, unemployment and a growing highschool dropout rate is needed. Counselling young men needs to be engaging as well as recreational to build a desire to seek counselling in men with a tradition. Building capacity and interest for young men to help themselves and to generate interest in activities that are not self destructive, addictive, or otherwise detrimental to their health and the health of their peers. (Anti drug, Anti Alcohol, and Anti Bullying). Close to 5000 people live on Haida Gwaiim with 2 Indian Reserves of just under 1000, 3 municipalities and 2 unincorperated communities make up close to 3000 more population.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
Outdoor youth counselling (Wilderness Therapy) using culturally and geographically relevant means to explore outdoor recreational and cultural activities in a way that would improve participant's mental, physical and social wellness as well as environmental empathy and knowledge. Food and resource gathering in modern and traditional means as ways to engage young males in provider (bread-winner) and adventure seeking behaviours that generate an interest in continuing therapy and programming for wilderness based learning and activities. Empowering young men's sense of self worth by providing for their community whether it be foods; (fish, berries, deer, fowl, mushrooms, urchin, and seaweeds) or resources; (fire wood, cedar bark, spruce roots, eagle feathers and down). This provides a recreational form of therapy that young men enjoy as well as connecting them in their communities by bringing food and resources to their elders, families, friends, and neighbors.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
Services include counselling, through camping, food gathering, hiking, and touring, attending cultural and community events and other green recreational activities (skateboarding, long boarding, surfing, skim boarding, paddle boardings, canoeing, kayaking etc). Touring services include fishing, hunting, camping, cooking, bird and mammal watching, and other green recreational activities as well as touring cultural items and areas.
As participants carry through the program together I believe they will develop friendships and partnerships that help them to better appreciate the outdoors with other participants. Counselling with anti-bullying and pro-leadership approaches. As friendships develop and interests build participants will generate both interests and a social circle with interests revolving around the outdoors whether it be; hiking, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, mushroom and berry picking, hunting, sea asparagus picking, cedar bark gathering and weaving. These activities will hopefully replace or prevent drug, alcohol, and high risk taking activities.
My hopes are that a participant with who had had little chance to experience food gathering would learn about picking a variety of foods, and would get the chance to see the outdoor beauty that is Haida Gwaii and build up a wealth of activities that they enjoyed. Foods gathered could be presented to families or to community groups and this gifting would be a modern way of improving self esteem by being a provider as well as a traditional means of raising ones own self worth and status in the community.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
Rediscovery and Youth Stewardship Programs. One week to one month summer camps that are offered during the tourist season for youth on Haida Gwaii. Cultural Camps of Lepas and Swan bay focus on regaining Haida youth culture, while the youth stewardship Program at Mosquito lake focuses on connecting youth the the land for 2 weeks for each of two high schools during May. There is no competition which would offer counselling through wilderness therapy year round, only for set periods of time. The HG Rec Commission provides a wealth of athletic based programming such as the surf lessons provided by North Beach Surf Shop or rugby lessons.
My program would be a year round and would focus on activities that participants could do with their friends and themselves rather than on a seasonal basis
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I have been working as a Family Outreach Worker for Haida Child and Family Services. I work predominantly with young men who often have little desire to seek counselling and gain thier support to continue services by providing outdoor activities and education. Young men who I have taken surfing have found partime jobs to buy surfboards and boys that I have taken chanterelle picking now wait for the time each fall when mushrooms begin to flower so that they may pick and sell them to generate sustainable local food. I worked at Talung Slung Cultural Camp and watched the change in young 'at risk' youth who spent a week at a time in the wilderness 6 hours by boat from the nearest community. I weave cedar bark with the elders of Old Masset each week and have recieved their support for more outdoors programming for grandchildren to provide food and live off the land in a more traditional means. The smiling face of a young girl who had caught her first Nuu (Octopus) was my Aha moment.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
I would like for the youth of Haida Gwaii to appreciate the outdoor paradise that they were lucky enough to be exposed to. My vision sees young people fishing, berry picking, and kayaking outdoors and to restore the disconnect with nature that has been created by the introduction of computer and television based recreation. I want to see the young people the move away from Haida Gwaii to pursue an education come back to the lands that they called home so that they can work in a place that will protect and encourage their culture. I would like to see the foods that the land provides to be utalized in a sustainable way to feed those who cannot feed themselves and to generate a 'workforce' that could feed themselves, their families, and their communities like I try to in my life.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
I've been working hard to create an appreciation for natural harvest on Haida Gwaii. I'm sure that my client load at Haida Child and Families is a great example. Nonnies(Grandmothers) have been grateful for the berries that I and thier grand children have provided them with. The Transition house in Masset has used well over 20 lbs of sea asparagus for their foods programs. The Elder Centers in both Skidegate and Old Masset have recieved gifts and showered praise on the young men who have gathered and delivered Styuu (Green Sea Urchin) to these community programs. The education that I have been bringing the youth to, the lands have been benificial in young men's physical health through exercise and a nutritious diet. Cultural identity and self esteem have been strengthened in this work. I believe the self esteem and defenses against substance abuse have been strengthened through my previous work and can be strengthened tenfold with more time, energy, and capital directed at them.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
In 5 years I would like to have run 100-300 young men and women through programs that show a variety of outdoor activities as well as educating a wealth of participants on survival skills, and methods of food harvest in a natural setting. Highschool completion rates would go up as well as a measurable difference in how knowledgable young people on Haida Gwaii are in relation to their enviorment. Learning about the plants, animals, and lands of Haida Gwaii will provide a base in biology, geology and geography for students as they go through school, and will also provide a wealth of recreational activities that are seperate, and preventative of alcohol and drug use. Employing 3-4 counsellors that would work in an outdoors enviorment with young people to create a health wealth of programming
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Startup funding as well as obtaining the funding for continuing counselling services I see as the biggest barrier in creating this type of work. I have found a variety of partners that are interested in supporting me with clients through referal however to create enough programs with clients so support a full time worker is the first step. Creating a participant load of 20 youth with full sponserships may take over a year but if grants can alleviate the cost of programming (2500 per youth per year) it would be easier to show the kind of positive change in the community. Distributing a finished factory bound book detailing the journeys and learnings of youth who have gone through the program may be a barrier as well but with photo releases and information sharing forms seems feasible.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Tarea 1
Obtaining grant funding to cover startup (Liability insurance, saftey gear, activities equipment)
Tarea 2
Obtaining funding to begin programs with up to 20 participants to justify full time work on the programming
Tarea 3
Present to numerous potential partners about services to be provided in and to develop sponsers for programming
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Tarea 1
Create first years factory bound books detailing a participants journy through the program, What was gathered, donated, learned
Tarea 2
Show created book detailing a youths 'work' to potential partners in awareness raising for the program.
Tarea 3
Generate a full year of sponsered referalls through RCMP, MCFD, HCFSS, the school district, parents or other organizations
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I'm in the process of sharing business concepts with a number of groups, incuding my employer Haida Child and Families Services, and HCFS partners that I have also presented to include the HG Society for Community Peace. Talung Slung and Swan Bay Rediscovery are interested in outdoor activity done year round. I plan to present to RCMP on using this wilderness therapy as a means of restorative justice donating the foodstuffs gathered to community organizations. I also have partnerships with Haida Gwaii Recreation taking the children in thier programs on various educational outdoor activiites
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
I have plans on targeting both aboriginal and non aboriginal youth on Haida Gwaii but I also have plans to expand to intercity youth from elseware who require or could gain from wilderness therapy in this elite setting. My networking needs to expand before I can expect participants from elseware however.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Three programs are currently developed for wilderness therapy with a recreational drive currently. For this to run smoothly and be successful first of all the programs need to run smoothly. Second of all participants and partners need to be interested in the final factory bound book detailing the journy of the participant, and there needs to be either a desire to enroll in additional years by partipants or interest needs to be generated in those not participating to participate in future years. Advertising and Marketing are going to be extremely important in years 1-5 and I foresee grant writting and partnership building (networking) being extremely important in the first year of operation.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Saftey in adventure based learning, and wilderness therapy is one of the most important issues. I have a saftey plan for my programming that has been well thought through and researched. An insurance company on Haida Gwaii has bought into my saftey planning and has offered an inhouse rate that will grant a huge competitive advantage if I can obtain the kayaks, canoes, and partipants to utalize it
Created on 09/10/2012 by katatcoolworld
We want to scale up our successful social marketing process for creating sophisticated media campaigns by and for youth, communities and organizations.
Organización: Hello Cool World Media
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Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver, Coast and Mountains, Vancouver Island, Northern British Columbia, Kootenay Rockies.
Tu organización es
Empresa
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
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¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando más de 5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Costo, Calidad.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
We live in a media saturated world, and everyone, youth in particular, are inundated with media savvy slick messages. There is a need for grassroots projects, with a heart and soul, to fight back to use the tools of the brand bullies against them. Yet most communities, particularly when they are marginalized due to geography or socio-economic factors, don't have the in-house skills to create marketing campaigns that both suit their particular needs AND are up to the standards of mainstream media. In particular, when there is a difficult health issue to address, like HIV/AIDS, sexual health, substance abuse, violence or bullying, two things are true: 1) the topics need to be addressed in a culturally appropriate way 2) usually the beneficiary can't afford to hire an ad agency.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
Hello Cool World is a multi-media ad agency and media production & distribution company that specializes in using the tools of documentary and advertising to create micro-niche marketing for social cause projects. We love to collaborate with communities, and give them the tools of marketing and social branding to tell their own stories in a way that is much more compelling than the typical top-down health model of 'one size fits all (insert cultural signifier) kind of way.
Moreover, we believe that compelling stories, when they are authentic, resonate with many audiences, not only the communities they were created with and for. For this reason, we hope to develop a way to scale up our process of working with small groups to create promotional campaigns that could resonate also within a larger social branding framework. We want to run our workshops, and photo shoots in a way where we can do many in a year rather than random one-offs, and in so-doing give greater value to all.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
We care about youth health because we are in the business of prevention and harm reduction. Our idea is to partner with stakeholder organizations who already have expertise in working with diverse youth and with communities. In addition we want to partner with forward thinking research organizations to fund a year's worth of smaller projects, much like you would move to a documentary series rather than a doc one-off. Creating an economy of scale would help us keep our services affordable, partnerships could even make them free in some case to our beneficiaries, and working in common cause with our partners toward specific social outcome goals, would allow us to both build a branded outreach framework and work in direct grassroots manner with groups.
What we do specifically, whether it be to create a brochure, a poster, a video, or a photoshoot, is that we engage members of our intended audience as our creative cohorts, while bringing a professional team to the table to help bring their ideas to life in as slick a manner as they are used to seeing in mainstream media.
What we endeavour to do is to recognize youth as the experts in their own experience, while representing them at their best (not their worst like reality TV!) to their peers.
We also bring an intergenerational approach to this, we are not doing DIY self expression projects, but mentoring, and building capacity in a group who has agreed that they share the mission to create positive and effective messages for their peers.
We know from experience this approach works.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
There are many creative agencies looking for clients. And when there is a high profile client, with a big budget, there is a pitching frenzy that ensues. (We blame Mad Men, which we also love.)
We want to take ourselves out of this game altogether, partnering with issue stakeholders and a provincial and national level to bring our services, affordably, to even the smallest remote communities, or social cause organizations.
There are also lots of reality TV predators who would love to use the very issues we address in an exploitive and sensational manner.
But there really are no companies in Canada trying to do what we are doing around the difficult issues with marginalized communities. Certainly none trying to find new ways to finance this work as a social enterprise.
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During the pilot project of the video worksop series we co-created with Chee Mamuk," Star in Your Own Stories", we were in a small First Nations community. HIV/AIDS educators took the 12 youth through a workshop, then we spoke to them about messaging, & began to brainstorm the story they would tell on camera. We had less than two days left to shoot. The workshop itself was rewarding, and hectic etc., but the 'aha' moment came when we flew back to present the video to the 200 community members at a feast honouring the youth filmmakers. On the plane I sat beside a woman, who had been living for almost 20 years with HIV, and was going to speak before the film was shown.I told her the youth's topic for their film was on how rumours spread like STI's. When the speaker began to describe what rumours did to her, comparing this to their film, I watched the youth transform before my eyes from being pleased with themselves, to a sense of profound pride in the important work they were doing.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
What I am trying to achieve in all these projects is empowerment, behaviour change, and giving communities tools to sustain these impacts beyond the limits of a weekend workshop.
To do this we need to find partners that can help us scale up our efforts without raising the cost to the small communities and organizations that benefit from these projects.
What we need grant money for, is to develop the partnerships and plans that will allow us to develop a model that not only we can deliver, but that can be used by others.
But even that is not enough, we also want to build a framework for these smaller project to benefit from a larger communications strategy that also supplies networked tools to distribute the materials produced by these projects.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
A year after our first youth video workshop an evaluator went back and observed profound positive impact in that community. I still keep in touch with several of those youth. We could do 8 such projects, in a year if we run the program like a series and keep a core team in place as well as partner with research and other experts to add overall support to the infrastructure of the project, especially when it seeks to reach out to particular communities as Chee Mamuk does, with Aboriginal communities in BC.
We are working currently to pilot the model with a group called SACY (School Age Children and Youth) that has many youth facilitators within the Vancouver school system. Their mandate is all high school youth in Vancouver, and they have an innovative not a mere "Just say no" approach to substance abuse issues. We are treating this year's project as a pilot to create a template for how we would scale up the basic principles we have proven effective in these types of projects.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
If we can have a measurable impact with these small one-off projects, imagine what we could do if we could scale up these efforts! In particular if we can develop the plan to scale up from a pilot this year, implement 8 projects, with partners next year, within five years we can do even more, as well as create a model that can be utilized by others.
Out of every project tools and materials are created for schools and communities to use. The cumulative library of resources could be made available to others increasing the potential impact beyond our reach alone.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
In almost 100% of the cases, those who need our skills can't afford them. When these projects are one-offs, at best we break even, and often we don't. Yet I believe so strongly in this collaborative approach, combined with true expertise, that I think with money to develop a proper plan, with partnerships, this year could be the year the project we are doing becomes the pilot for more.
For this we do need some seed funding to design what a scaled up version of this would look like. Often we face barriers of people wanting their projects to remain enclosed in one branded envelope, however times are changing. We can offer a process more aligned with a politics of affinity, than a rigid identity, and if we can share the vision of what we are trying to do: reduce harm, empower youth...
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
SACY project completed successfully, Case study comparison done internally to treat it as a pilot for expansion
Tarea 1
Collaboratively recruit youth with SACY & facilitators to be part of a shoot in late November
Tarea 2
Complete the SACY project and deliver to them by March
Tarea 3
Complete internal review on scaleability by end of April; Draft plan for expansion of model
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
A funded plan is in place to do 8 workshops a year with stakeholder and research partners in place
Tarea 1
Identify the right funding partners
Tarea 2
Create a realistic plan with an adequate estimate of resources required
Tarea 3
Our new Hello Cool World website is rebuilt and includes features to aid in scaling up the project and sharing knowledge
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We have in the past worked with Chee Mamuk, Condomania, Options for Sexual Health, Women Against Violence Against Women, and others, on issues-based marketing initiatives with youth. Currently we are working with SACY a program offered through Vancouver Coastal Health, and the Vancouver School Board with funding from the VPD around substance abuse prevention.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
We are interested in working both with diverse urban youth, and with Aboriginal communities, both urban and in more remote locations. Because our approach uses Social Marketing Best Practices, with a human rights and strengths-based approach. For tis reason, we always work together with our intended audiences. This allows more authentic stories to be told, and ensure that communities get communications tools they will use, and that those involved feed a real sense of ownership over the project. Therefore our approach could travel well and work with most communities.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
We are flexible, and we travel. We operate very much out of a documentary filmmaking model, where we expect to follow our subjects lead and take time to get what we need. Through our connections with many famous filmmakers, including those behind The Corporation, we have access to great media professionals, and if we can scale up the model, this could be optimized fully. Working with organizations who are already connected with our intended audiences gives us expertise and also helps us gain trust of parents as well. We are not reality TV. We're just real!
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Our goal is to share our model and work together to co-create change. We don't have money to offer, but we are all about networking and co-promotion. However, if we are successful at funding our big vision with third party funding, we can offer much more to smaller clients and cohorts. We would like to 'showrun' our projects like a documentary series, rather than many separate one-offs!
Created on 09/10/2012 by Gladsome Lark
We would like to strengthen our communities one student at a time by offering scholarship programs for students wanting to study music.
Organización: Motif Music Studios
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Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Canadá, BC, Courtenay, BC
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver Island.
Tu organización es
Empresa
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
1-5 años
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¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
We would love to see fair access to music education for young people with a variety of economic backgrounds. Many students who would love to study music are not able to participate because of a lack of funding or the inability to own an instrument for daily practice. Students in our community who are not able to participate are often the students who most need this opportunity and would benefit by the one-on-one tutoring environment and opportunities to participate in positive music ensemble groups. The need is diverse and encompasses a large demographic from students in pre-school to high school. Music is a tool that inspires creativity, encourages dedication and instills confidence.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
We would like to create a scholarship program for music education in our community. We believe that this would give fair opportunity for students of all socio-economic backgrounds to participate in music programs. We would also like to create after school music 'ensemble' programs which would give students a safe, encouraging environment to develop their skills with students who are also pursuing their music studies and give them the tools they need to work with others, build positive relationships and learn dicipline and dedication. These student groups could be given opportunity to 'give back' to their community with goals to share their music with other young people, senior citizens and special needs programs in our community.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
Creating a scholarship program for private music lessons and group ensembles would give more students access to music education. Our plan would be to set up a scholarship application process that would help students apply for lessons in a way to encourage dignity for the family, but also open up opportunities for students.
Students applying for music scholarships wouldn't have to prove their academic excellence or their musical aptitude, but rather a genuine desire to learn and participate in the program.
This program could start with funding, but could grow into students giving performances as fund raisers and supporting other students who would also benefit from a music education. This would add a sense of accomplishment and community involvement for the participants.
This model also promotes employment for private music teachers in the community and gives them an opportunity to work with students who are eager to learn music.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
There are many private music teachers in our community as well as one two music stores that also provide instruction. There are no scholarship programs in our community that offer students the ability to study music at a reduced cost or no cost to the family.
Our music school is already operating and has had a goal of starting a scholarship program since we began in 2010.
Students come to our school because of our qualified, creative instructors, a professional learning environment with instruments that are carefully maintained and our focus on music education. We also work to create a 'community' at the school with group workshops and recitals throughout the year.
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Having worked with youth and families for 13 years before opening our music school, we realized that the need for youth to have consistent, compassionate interaction with adults who believe in what they are capable of is essential.
It is overwhelming to think of the problems of society and try to change them all at once. Mother Teresa addresses this issue with wisdom, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one". Changing lives can start small. It can start with showing one person that you care about their lives, that you believe that they have potential, that you know they can be contributors to their communities.
We started our music school with the goal that families and students who walk through our doors would feel that care. It has been so exciting to see the wonderful families that are part of encouraging students in a lifetime appreciation of music. More importantly, we are also creating community citizens that are learning valuable life skills through music.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
We would like to see music education offered to students who could not afford to pursue it otherwise. We would like to create a music scholarship program that encourages students to 'give back' by using their music to bring joy to others in their community.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
We have created a positive learning environment for students as well as set up the structure of a music school that demonstrates excellence, creativity and professional business practices. This is essential to see the further growth of a scholarship program and we are excited to envision growth of our music school and the ability to offer a music education to any students who are wanting to participate.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
We would hope to see the ability to see 150 students be able to participate in the scholarship program over the next 5 years. This would enable them to study music with qualified, creative instructors who would encourage them in their studies. Our hope is that this would make a positive impact in those student's lives. It would also impact others in the community as students share their music in senior's homes, schools and special need's programs.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
A barrier to the success of this project is the cost of funding that many students. A partial scholarship for 150 students would cost $67, 500.00 over 5 years. Our first plan would be to create a non-profit sector of the school that can receives funds. Secondly, we would work to create events that could encourage donations for the scholarship fund. Once students are in place under scholarships, then they could help promote the program by offering time to perform and share their music to raise awareness of the program and to also gain future supporters of this initiative.
The exciting thing about this initiative is that it can start small. If funds are available for only a couple students for the year, then we will start with that.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
At our six-month milestone we would hope to have completed paperwork for establishing a non-profit sector.
Tarea 1
Apply for non-profit status for a portion of the music school. Put appropriate board of directors in place.
Tarea 2
Work on application process and determine eligibility for applying students. Create name of program and finalize forms.
Tarea 3
Advertise programs and have instructors in place for first 'pilot' project for scholarship program.
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
First 30 scholarship students entering music program.
Tarea 1
Lay foundation for non-profit status and paperwork to show care of funding and careful business practices.
Tarea 2
Set up application progress, forms, website and checkpoints for students enrolling in the scholarship program.
Tarea 3
Advertising, marketing for program and selecting applicants.
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Our current music school is run privately and is solely funded through customer generated revenue. With our new initiative we would hope to partner with local musicians, businesses that support the arts and education and individuals who have a heart for seeing music education accessible to students from all economic backgrounds.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
Our first goal has been to set up the structure of the music school including; qualified instructors, fully equipped music studios and a careful business plan with a vision for growth. We are in our 3rd year of operation and can see growth year to year.
In the future we would love to expand to add a location that would also have a larger studio with room for ensemble groups and studio recitals.
Our students are diverse and come from surrounding areas in the Comox Valley. Our program would be shared with students from local schools, homeschool groups, churches and community centres.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
We are very excited about our initiative and are confidant that our current operating environment and internal organization factors are set up to be successful in this next innovation. Our location was well planned to be in a area that supports increased traffic and is near to a dance school that promotes arts involvement. Our studios are set up with care and have addressed the needs of sound proofing and contain quality instruments. We have chosen instructors who are committed to their profession, qualified, creative and willing to learn and grow as musicians and individuals. We have a committed core staffing team and are working to create manuals to promote consistency. We are very excited to be able to create a program that will encourage growth in individuals to impact our community.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
We will be looking for investment from partners to see the set-up of our initial scholarship fund. Research and Information regarding setting up a non-profit sector will be helpful. Networking will allow us to launch our program successfully. Legal help may be needed to help set up contrast and liability clauses for this new section of our school.
Created on 09/8/2012 by lwalton
We want to ensure families have opportunity and support needed to become actively involved in teaching their children the Love of Literacy and Learning.
Organización: Literacy Now/Decoda Literacy Solutions
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Literacy Now/Decoda Literacy Solutions
Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Canadá, BC, Sointula and Port Alice
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver Island.
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
1-5 años
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¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Acceso, Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
Sointula and Port Alice are two isolated communities that have identified Family Literacy as a priority. Literacy Now has established very successful Early Literacy Program in both communities. Since this is year three of Legacy 2010 funding, we need to secure additional funding to continue and expand these successful programs.
Sointula is an island community accessible by float plane or small ferry.
Port Alice is linked by a winding highway that can be closed due to floods or landslides.
Each community is unique with members who are often independently isolated. By developing early literacy programs, we bring community members together and open the dialogue for building strong family literacy skills.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
The solution we have come up with is to share the money between two small communities in order to impact the most people. If the two communities each have $2500, the Preschool Literacy Programs will be able to run successfully for another year. The two communities currently have programs promoting Literacy to Preschool Children and their families. The programs show parents how to teach children the Love of Literacy and Learning using books, games, and activities. In this age of electronics and instant gratification, we would like to remind families about the joy of reading and playing with children and how it can fit into our busy lives.
In Sointula, the program "Mother Goose Drop In" would use the funding to hire an Early Childhood Education Facilitator, books, games, and supplies for children and parents.
In Port Alice, the program "Henny Penny Preschool" would use the funding mostly for purchasing appropriate equipment to support the healthy development of the children.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
In Sointula, children and parents attend the other Goose Drop In Program on Fridays. The facilitator leads the group through a variety of songs, rhymes, stories, and puppet plays. This experience models healthy interactions for parents and caregivers. An example of this success is when a parent came back to the session and delighted the group with the story of how her daughter sand a learned song all week. These children are better prepared for their entry into the Elementary grades as they are learning the importance of song and rhyme as well as the ability to sit and attend to a story session. The parents enjoy the excitement of their children learning and how they fit in as an important teacher for the Love of Literacy and Learning. An important feature of this program is the development of social connection and community support for each of these parents.
In Port Alice, the Henny Penny Preschool offers a healthy Literacy based Preschool program. Parents are actively involved by supporting and volunteering in the Program. We want to expand this opportunity by purchasing more equipment that builds on the physical and social development of the young children. The community has gone through a period of difficult , economic times but a recent growth is encouraging young families to choose this community. However, with this growth of young families we need to infuse support and opportunities and resources to increase the impact of current programs. Again, these young children and their families will be better prepared to enter the Elementary School system.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
The Mount Waddington region is committed to provide strong Literacy and Learning opportunities for our families. We work closely with Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society, Strong Start, Ready Set Learn, School District Number 85, and North Island College to ignite a stronger focus to the importance of literacy in our region. What sets Mount Waddington Literacy Now apart from all these programs is that we have an outreach coordinator who works closely with the the task groups to identify the individual needs of each community. We then develop a plan to provide the solution for the literacy issue. Therefore, we are not in competition but rather a supportive of each other because we work together. The outreach coordinator provides valuable information for all the groups.
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When researching with both Port Alice and Sointula to determine the wants and needs of the communities, it was decided that both communities would benefit from early literacy programs. The Kindergarten teachers said the children who participated in Early Literacy Programs were more ready and capable of settling into school routines.
Each child is unique, with an individual set of characteristics, and an individual developmental pattern which is influenced by both genetic and environmental conditions. Developmental milestones in all areas of development (physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional) are attained at different rates and times for each child.
The concept of 'school readiness' has concerned early childhood educators at both preschool and primary school levels for several years. Children who have commenced school without developing vital readiness skills, have been identified as 'at risk' for their future academic, social and occupational success.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
We see a decline in the number of parents who take time to read and play with their children. More and more children are left to play and entertain themselves and spend too much time watching TV. If parents could learn the joy of taking time to read with a child or play a game, maybe it would become more of a priority that could be fit into daily activities. There are so many benefits beyond Literacy Skills such as the bonding that takes place when you snuggle with your child and a storybook! The verbal back and forth that takes place when looking at a book is not only rewarding, but beneficial for learning as the child grows and enters the school system.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
In Sointula, approximately 10 children with their parents attend the sessions every week. These parents have also started to regularly visit the local library to borrow books for their families to enjoy. The transition to Kindergarten is positive and the children are more able to sit and attend the school programing.
In Port Alice, approximately 8 children regularly attend the Henny Penny Preschool. The children who have attended the preschool in the past have had an easier more successful entry into the school system.
In both programs, there is a definite growth in interest and confidence with the parents in the daily interactions between them and their children. The parents have a better understanding of the importance in reading and playing with their children and have come to realize how this can be such a natural part of their day.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
We would like to continue to support our programs in the two communities by finding funding and making the programs self-sustainable. We would like to reach out to as many families possible. It is especially important to reach families who may be isolated or struggling due to financial, social, or emotional issues. By developing healthy preschool Literacy programs, we are in a position to offer guidance and help them find support with other families in their community.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Funding is probably the biggest barrier at this time. Most of these programs are funded by non-profit groups rather than part of a paid position. We also rely on many donations. By working together with other groups we are able to share resources.
Another barrier is how to reach out to the specific individuals who are not included in our programs. We can offer support but it is important to respect the individual community member who may not value literacy as important in their life. This could be for a variety of reasons. For example, an adult may not value education due to a negative person experience, or a person may have such stresses in their life that literacy is not a priority.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Sointula and Port Alice - Children and parents will attend programs on a regular basis.
Tarea 1
Identify the core group of attending children and parents
Tarea 2
Have parents sign out book bags for literacy event at home
Tarea 3
Document attendance as well as use of book bags
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Pre-school children will have a successful entry into kindergarten
Tarea 1
children will acquire the skill to sit, listen, and actively take part in learning sessions
Tarea 2
parents and children have developed healthy routines in preparation for school
Tarea 3
communication with kindergarten teacher as to preparation of literacy development
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We are partners with School District number 85, Vancouver Island Regional Library, and Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society. We work with the various groups in our region to support each other and plan local events.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
At this time, these two communities are the ones focusing on Preschool Literacy. However, in the future this may change as we keep in constant communication with the other communities in the Mount Waddington region to try and meet the needs and gaps in each community.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Created on 09/6/2012 by RichmondPL
Provide free access to iPads at the library and welcome everyone to come try them out and get recommendations for life-enriching apps.
Organización: Richmond Public Library
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Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver.
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
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Inicio (iniciativa piloto que acaba de empezar a ponerse en práctica)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando más de 5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Acceso, Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
You see toddlers immersed in playing with smartphones in restaurants. You hear ads about how tablets are must-buy back-to-school items for students. The digital world dominates many aspects of our lives, but not every family in Richmond (2006 census: 21,475 families with children) has the means or time to keep up with all the new technology, or to figure out how to use it to make their lives easier and to further their children's education and inspire a love of learning. Apple, for example, has over 240,000 apps for their iPads, and to select appropriate content for your family can be a big challenge.
How can we offer everyone in our community free firsthand experience and guidance in this changing world so we can bridge the digital divide?
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
We started to provide free access to iPads for preschoolers at our main library and everyone is welcome to come in and try out the new technology. Parents and kids have the chance to discover and test out apps that meet their needs and satisfy their curiosity, and get valuable recommendations from staff and other parents. Acknowledging the huge educational potential, we have carefully evaluated, selected and purchased apps that go beyond Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja to create an enriched learning environment for kids. We will be looking for opportunities to work with local developers to create high quality apps based on the feedback we have received.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
For our pilot, we have installed eight iPads for preschoolers at our main library in March 2012, each with a variety of content, ranging from kindergarten readiness, to arts and creativity, to games and book apps that promote reading and literacy. Our setup encourages children and parents to learn and explore together. The new technology has attracted people of all ages, and everyone now has access to these expensive gadgets.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
Our peers include other public libraries, parenting organizations and schools. While there are websites that review apps to help parents with their selection (Common Sense Media for example), there is no place yet where they can freely play with the apps and experience them. Since we have always been a reliable and helpful source of information for the community, app suggestions is a natural addition to our role and we are delighted to have the opportunity to create a dialogue about the impact of technology in our community.
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A story such as this one in The Globe and Mail, with the headline: "For some kids, a book is just an iPad that doesn't work" is not unusual to see these days (link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/for-some-kids-a-book...). Our approach is to acknowledge technological advances and changes and seek out new and exciting ways to utilize all available methods to develop a stimulating learning environment, and to promote all forms of literacy.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
To provide equal access to new electronic devices, to create a community where people are knowledgeable and equipped to develop a healthy curiosity about technology, and to fully utilize it to better their lives.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Families are enjoying this new addition to our facility, and the eight iPad stations are constantly in use. Most parents are actually sitting down and using the apps together with their children. The collaboration between parents and child when they are playing together provides a great bonding opportunity and is a very positive way to use technology. Kids are also helping each other play, and for many of them, this is their first social experience.
Parents have asked us for the list of apps we have installed, so it indicates to us that the apps we have carefully selected meet their needs. Having the iPads has definitely brought excitement and an additional element of surprise to our visitors.
Even though our current apps are geared towards preschoolers, older children and even adults are having just as much fun. We see a real opportunity here to expand this model to provide other age groups with the opportunity to explore the digital world.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
Families will have a better understanding of new technology and be more prepared to adapt to the increasing prevalence of the digital environment. Those who cannot afford to own these devices will not be left behind. As we expand our program, we will be able to help more people take full advantage of the latest devices, creating a community of smart consumers of digital media.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Keeping up to date with the myriad new devices and maintaining fresh content can be difficult. We will be looking for partners and experts in our community, or interested parents to help. Another challenge we face is finding effective ways to promote our service to non-library users. We plan to go where people are, and bring the information to them to raise awareness.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Raise awareness of iPad availability at the library and increase community's knowledge of new technology.
Tarea 1
Refresh our apps and content regularly to keep up-to-date with the latest and the newest.
Tarea 2
Set up app reviews on our website and promote timely content to people to help them get the most out of the technology.
Tarea 3
Promote iPad service to non-library users.
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Expand the quantity and the quality of our service by establishing partnerships with our community members.
Tarea 1
Expand our service to provide iPads in more of our library locations and for a wider audience.
Tarea 2
Seek out partners in our community that can assist in our program.
Tarea 3
Connect with app developers to explore new ways to use this technology.
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We currently do not have any yet, but we can see a number of valuable partnership opportunities, such as with local businesses, or app developers who will let us test drive their apps, or parent groups who can share their experiences and tips and tricks with one another. We would like our community to see the iPads as their devices, and collaborate with us to turn them into useful tools for everyone.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
We are only reaching families who use the library so far, but with more outreach efforts, we would like to target community members with a socio-economic disadvantage to achieve our goal of equal access.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
We have a strong track record of creatively adapting new technology and transforming it into something useful for our community. Since many families already look to us to provide advice on reading and other forms of literacy, we are fully capable of extending our role to include new forms of digital media. Our organization is committed to pursuing partnerships and networking so that our solutions involve other change-makers in the community and beyond.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
To stay on top and grow our service to meet the needs of the community will require support from other sources. Media coverage will be crucial in raising awareness to non-library users. With nearly 2 million annual visits, staff have lots of opportunities to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds, and we can be a great resource to those who like to learn about how people use technology.
Created on 09/6/2012 by PacificSport Northern BC
XploreSportZ Around the North promotes healthy active living through physical literacy programs for children.
Organización: PacificSport Northern BC
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Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Canadá, BC, Prince George
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Canadá, BC, Prince George
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Northern British Columbia.
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
La información que brindes aquí será usada para llenar las partes de tu perfil que hayan sido dejadas en blanco, como intereses, organización, y sitio web. Ninguna información de contacto será hecha pública. Por favor desmarca esta casilla si no deseas que esto suceda..
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Establecida (pasó las etapas anteriores y ha demostrado éxito)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Acceso, Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
Children are becoming increasingly less active. 'Screen time' (watching TV, gaming) is high, and step counts are low. This indicates that youths are becoming more sedentary. This prevalent in Northern BC, especially in smaller communities and leads to preventable diseases like Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.
The communities we are engaging share similar characteristics. Children and Youths in these communities lack physical literacy and fundamental movement skills. As a result, they are developing unhealthy living habits from a young age. Also, these communities lack properly trained leaders to administer proper physical activity programs.
These issues are not new. In fact, studies have shown declining physical literacy amongst youth over a 30 year period.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
XploreSportZ is a popular program that provides children ages 6-12 the opportunity to 'test drive' a variety of Olympic, Paralympic, and local sports during non-school days/breaks, summer camps and evenings without season commitment. We have partnered with many local sport groups to provide a positive atmosphere and instruction.
Northern communities and First Nations Groups will have the opportunity to apply for a one time grant of up to $3000 through PacificSport Northern BC. This will include our Physical Literacy Programmer visiting these community and training local leaders in the NCCP Run, Jump, Throw program. Our programmer will then stay in close contact with these newly trained leaders as they facilitate the XploreSportZ program in their community.
By doing this, we are creating a legacy where young children are given the chance to play sports, and local leaders are given the tools to continue this program for years.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
Last year, we facilitated an XploreSportZ Girl's Only after school program in Smithers, BC. It was a fun, encouraging environment where girls were given the opportunity to try a different sport each week. They were able to build athletic confidence, social skills, and also make new friends. The program started with 30 participants, but ended with 37 and include such sports as cross country skiing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and badminton.
This program addressed several key health and social issues facing not only children in Northern British Columbia, but all of Canada.
First, we were able to get young girls active on a weekly basis. A recent Stats Canada report shows that children in Canada should reach a step count of 13,500 steps per day. Young girls are only reaching 10,300 on average (boys = 12,100). This can only indicate that children in Canada, especially young girls, are leading increasingly sedentary lives. By introducing girls to a variety of sports at a young age, we are able to develop healthy, active lifestyles from a young age.
Another issue we have identified is that there are not enough trained leaders in small northern communities to lead these programs after we leave. Through a strong partnership developed with Coaches BC, we are able to go into these communities, train and certify leaders in the NCCP Run, Jump, Throw program, and facilitate an XploreSportZ camp so these new leaders are aware of what is required to run a proper physical literacy program. Effectively, we are completing two jobs in one trip which saves on travel expenses.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
We benefit from not having a large number of direct competitors. The majority of these competitors include programs facilitated by cities and municipalities. We have found that these groups are very willing to collaborate with us to deliver a program to their communities. This in turn strengthens our reach throughout Northern BC.
Others working to address the same needs as us are local sport organizations. Often, these groups are focused on just one sport (ie. hockey), whereas we focus on offering children the opportunity to play a variety of sports at a low cost.
We are able to set ourselves apart by offering subsidized programs at a low cost. This provides an opportunity for children whose families would not normally have the means to afford sports like Skiing and snowboarding.
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We have had several Aha! moments with XploreSportZ Around the North program. We have received tremendous support from governing bodies and leadership groups of the Northern BC communities we have impacted so far. This spans from towns and cities, to small municipalities and First Nations Groups. We knew that the moment we had support from all these groups, this program had the opportunity to grow and expand.
All the groups we have dealt with so far have understood and realized the value of what we are offering. It gives their children the opportunity to be active at a low cost, and also promotes volunteerism through coach development.
They have also realized the long-term sustainability this program provides. Potentially, children from the communities we impact will grow up through the sport system, and in turn lead or develop new programs in their lifetime.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
The goal of our initiative is quite simple. We want to excite youths to live healthy active lifestyles. We don't want this to be for just one season, but a positive habit of active living that lasts throughout their entire life.
We also want to train new community leaders to run positive sports programs. This way, we will leave a lasting legacy of healthy living in the communities we reach out to.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
The impact of our solution is as follows:
- 8 Communities Reached
- 143 Participants (80 females, 63 males)
- 17 Program Partnerships (communities, local sport organizations, school districts)
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
Our projected impact over the next five years is to continually expand each year. We want to continue partnering with towns, municipalities, aboriginal communities, and sport organizations so that no community is left without proper physical literacy programming.
To quantify, we hope to achieve the following:
- 50 Communities reached
- 4000 child participants
- 500 leaders trained in NCCP Run, Jump, Throw
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
When operating in any northern climate, there are distinct barriers to overcome.
We have identified travel expenses as a major barrier to overcome when expanding this program. Particularly when attempting to reach small communities, travel costs can start to add up. We plan to overcome this barrier by maximizing our impact in these hard-to-reach communities. This will include offering coach development programs, while facilitating an XploreSportZ camp.
We have also identified the barrier of community identification. Often, the communities we want to impact are quite small and unaware of what we can offer them. Partnerships like the one we have developed with the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres has been a major help, as they are well connected with small communities.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Have enough revenue generated to expand into 8 new Northern BC communities.
Tarea 1
Diversify our funding portfolio
Tarea 2
Work with partners to identify communities that have a real need for program funding
Tarea 3
Have visited these communities, trained local leaders, and facilitated an XploreSportZ program.
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Generate enough revenue to expand into 12 new communities, with a new PacificSport staff member leading this program
Tarea 1
Pursue and develop new private and public funding partnerships
Tarea 2
Recruit and hire a qualified XploreSportZ Around the North programmer
Tarea 3
Programmer travels throughout our region: Setting up new partnerships, training new leaders, and facilitating programs
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Our partnerships include:
- Coaches BC
- BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC)
- Provincial Sport Organizations
- Local Sport Organizations
- School Districts
All of these valuable partners have been major supports of the XploreSportZ program. As previously stated, they value what we do and are willing to help out as much as possible. From in-kind equipment to facilities rentals, they have been a huge contributor to the success of our program.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
Currently, we are only targeting Northern BC (BC Games Zones 7&8), as this is our service area. There are several PacificSport centres located in various regions of BC, who operate different programs in their respective region.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
We are successful because our program has been proven to work. Also, it addresses current health issues facing Canadian children. As previously stated, our board of directors is very well connected in business and sporting communities throughout Northern BC, so we are able to connect with the right people and groups in order to expand this program.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Largely, our expenses are associated with program delivery and travel costs associated with delivery. Investment in this program is essential for it to operate, but in-kind donations of services is always welcome.
My goal is to establish a summer mentoring program for young black males entering their ninth grade year. As we all know college planning starts Freshman year in high school. Many people wait until its too late to focus on G.P.A, college entry exams, and scholarship searches. I would like to provide an environment for these young men to see successful college graduates, who look like them, provide an example and advise to help guide them through the process of preparing for college.
Retrak's program of Self-Help Groups for Street Children enables marginalized youth to take their future into their own hands by planning, setting up and running their own small businesses. Young people work in groups to support and encourage each other's ideas and plans.
Aldergrove BC Canadá
49° 3' 28.9872" N, 122° 28' 14.4012" W
AOK (Acts Of Kindness) has 4 initiatives 1) Extreme Home Repair Project goal is to repair and renovate the home of family in need over 10 days in May, free of charge to the family, with the help of 200 volunteers and 120 businesses. 2) Mini Vans for Mom's (a vehicle giveaway to a family in need) 3) Breakfast Club at Shortreed Elementary, feeds inner city kids breakfast everyday of the school year. 4) Single mom's Oil change (free bi-annual oil change) AOK is making the difficulties of life easier for families who are hurting.
Aldergrove BC Canadá
49° 3' 28.9872" N, 122° 28' 14.4012" W
AOK (Acts Of Kindness) has 4 initiatives 1) Extreme Home Repair Project goal is to repair and renovate the home of family in need over 10 days in May, free of charge to the family, with the help of 200 volunteers and 120 businesses. 2) Mini Vans for Mom's (a vehicle giveaway to a family in need) 3) Breakfast Club at Shortreed Elementary, feeds inner city kids breakfast everyday of the school year. 4) Single mom's Oil change (free bi-annual oil change) AOK is making the difficulties of life easier for families who are hurting.
Aldergrove BC Canadá
49° 3' 28.9872" N, 122° 28' 14.4012" W
AOK (Acts Of Kindness) has 4 initiatives 1) Extreme Home Repair Project goal is to repair and renovate the home of family in need over 10 days in May, free of charge to the family, with the help of 200 volunteers and 120 businesses. 2) Mini Vans for Mom's (a vehicle giveaway to a family in need) 3) Breakfast Club at Shortreed Elementary, feeds inner city kids breakfast everyday of the school year. 4) Single mom's Oil change (free bi annual oil change) AOK making the difficulties of life easier for families who are hurting.
Created on 08/30/2012 by tim.bramwell
sportsfunding.ca is an online sports crowdfunding website for all levels of Canadian athletes/teams, to proactively raise money for their athletic endeavours.
Organización: ASC Creative Ltd.
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Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver, Coast and Mountains, Vancouver Island, Thompson Okanagan, Northern British Columbia, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Columbia Basin.
Tu organización es
Empresa
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
1-5 años
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Inicio (iniciativa piloto que acaba de empezar a ponerse en práctica)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Acceso, Equidad.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
Athletes of all ages and at all levels require funding for various sports and athletic endeavours. Because it is rare that one source provides all the required funding, sportsfunding.ca lets athletes/organized teams reach new prospective financial backers and communicate proactively to all interested individuals using social media.
For community level teams, funding might include sending 1 or 2 players to a tournament that might not otherwise be able to afford the trip.
For provincially ranked athletes or athletes aspiring to provincial ranking, there are very few funding sources available. These athletes regularly require a job to fund their athletic endeavours. Nationally ranked athletes also seem not to have sufficient money to train, buy equipment, attend events, etc.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
sportsfunding.ca is an online sports mircofunding environment, allowing an athlete to create a profile and a 'project' to raise money. Using social media, an athlete or team receives numerous micro-donations to their project, and stays in communication with backers about the use of the funds, and other topics. Their profile includes an optional video. The funding levels are determined by the athlete(s), with a recommended minimum of $5. We suggest that each funding level include a reward to the financial backer, commensuate with the funding level. A project's funding can be for one specific period (i.e. 40 days) or on a recurring basis (i.e. monthly).
The athlete is able to link their social media accounts, so that information and updates published on sportsfunding.ca are pushed to the social media platforms.
sportsfunding.ca also promotes each athlete's 'project' through a regular newsletter to interested individual, backers, and other sports constituents.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
One example might include a community soccer team who wishes to attend a tournament in other town, but the parents of two team members cannot afford the trip expenses.
The athlete/team creates a profile (team name, sport category, age group, club affiliation, social media accounts ), and then a 'project' called "Going to the Kamloops tournament in July". The project details would include a video showing the team and outlining the purpose of the funding requirement, timeframe (45 days), amount required ($900), funding levels ($5, $20, $50 & $100), and rewards for funding (T-Shirts, signed team photos, etc.).
Once the project is published, the system would send a link to the social media accounts for publishing on Facebook and a Tweet with a linkback to the project on our platform.
A potential financial backer would review the project and profile, and if they are agreeable to financially back the team members. The user would either create a personal profile or log into their existing profile, and then choose an amount. The backer would enter their credit card, and commit to make a payment.
All funds are held in a trust account, and settled with the athlete in accordance to the project type selected.
This solution is complimentary to other existing funding sources, but uses new technology to reach previously unknown prospective backers. Our methodology is also unique in that it regularly proactively communicates with each user. The use of recurring payments allows several micro-payments over a longer period, instead of relying on a single large donation.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
There are a small handful of crowdfunding sites, mostly based in the United States. This presents problems in settling the funds to the athletes because of the US reporting requirements. There are no sports only crowdfunding sites.
For each sport, there are several government, associations and organizations that provide funding to athletes, such as the Own the Podium program, Canfund, and association-based funding. These are typically reserved for well established athletes, and the funding provided does not cover all expenses.
Corporate sponsors also provide fund to well established athletes however, again, the amounts provided does not cover the entire funding need, and number of athletes funded is small.
These sources generally ignore the athlete not well established.
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I have been coaching soccer for approx. 10 years, and involved with youth through Scouts Canada for over 10 years. As a soccer coach, I have first hand experience with youth that cannot attend a tournament because of lack of funds.
The 'Aha' moment was a consolidation of several events, including an an opposing soccer team seeking money for two players to visit an tournament in Washington State, and a discussion with a brother describing the problems a friend of his is having an aspiring equestian jumper. In the latter case, the jumper is working and what little money she makes after room and board is used to pay for her horse's feed and keep. Because of the job, she cannot train as much as she would like.
I am an active crowdfunding user on a US-based arts and creative site, and was inspired to build a similar site dedicated to raising money for athletes.
I believe that this solution has the potential of growing into any sports market, with minor changes (i.e language).
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
I wish to have any Canadian athlete, at any level, not to be limited by a lack of funds to pursue their sports activities. This platform should be part of an athlete's overall funding plan but, combined with our unique communications capabilities, sportsfunding.ca has the ability to be a central linking environment between the athlete and their backers.
Through our marketing efforts, I would also like this platform to expose different sports to people who might not know about a given sport. Because we combine the athletes from all sports into one location, a prospective funder has one place to learn more about multiple sports, instead of having to search through multiple association websites.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
We are in development of this platform, with general release anticipated in mid-September 2012. We have spoken to a small number of athletes and potential backers, all with positive feedback.
We are working with or have approached a small number of athletes/teams to test the solution with them.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
1 .. Raising money for athletes at all levels
2 .. Acting as a central proactive communications platform between athletes and interested followers
2 .. Exposing different sports to people that might not otherwise know where to learn more about a sport. Similarly, for those who know a little about a given sport, sportsfunding.ca provides the ability to more regularly interact with an athlete to learn the finder details of a given sport.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Possible Barriers
1 .. Funding to complete the promotion of sportsfunding.ca
2 .. Political barriers put up by other funding / donation websites and programs that see sportsfunding.ca as competitive to their goals.
3.. Gaining general acceptance by the athletes.
Means to overcome:
1 .. Workshops and seminars in various communities throughout BC to educate both athlete and sports associations.
2 .. Close co-operation with BC Sports Agency and regional sports association office and members.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
20 active funding projects
Tarea 1
Complete the platform and get it online. Currently targeted for September 2012. Work through technical and operational issues.
Tarea 2
Identify and approach sponsors to raise sponsorship revenue.
Tarea 3
Create seminar program to reach regional sports assocations in BC communities, and complete a provincial tour. (October 2012)
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
500 registered athletes and 200 active projects
Tarea 2
Smooth operations, including improved online educational platform (i.e. how to videos).
Tarea 3
Hire full time staff (community manager and support staff)
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We have an existing partnership with a related business that will continue to develp and expand the website, operational applicaitons and host the servers needed to server the platfrom.
We are just starting the process of identifying and reaching out to establish partnerships with the BC Sports Agency, provincial sporting assocations, and corporations.
We also are in process of identifying and approaching potential advisory board memebrs.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
Our initial market is BC. We may consider another market at a later date.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
First to market advantage.
We have custom development software to implement some of the unique functionality, making rapid duplication more difficult.
We have excellent knowledge of social media and website development and management.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Created on 08/29/2012 by TaylorConroy
We are teaching kids to be social entrepreneurs - changing the world through their own mini businesses.
Organización: Destroy Normal Consulting
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Destroy Normal Consulting
Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Canadá, XX, Multiple cities and provinces and countries
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Thompson Okanagan.
Tu organización es
Empresa
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
1-5 años
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Expansión (el siguiente paso será crear un impacto a escala regional o incluso mundial)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Calidad.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
The school system is archaic and is preparing children for jobs that likely won't even exist by the time they are done school. Kids are also taught very little about finances, and thus most people coming out of school are left feeling unconfident in one of the most important areas of adult life. Lastly, there is a huge separation between business and charitable work in our society, we need to start teaching our children how business can benefit the world if we want to build a sustainable future.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
We address those 3 issues directly by 1) teaching children to think like entrepreneurs 2) by showing them how a business and finances work 3) by weaving a deep charitable component in with the entire process. They learn to brainstorm, to identify business ideas that will work in their culture and city, to choose their target market and ensure that it is big enough to sustain a business, to handle money and use it (invest it) to make more money. And lastly, throughout the process, they learn about a developing country, and why the money they are making will be going to projects in that country, and who their business will be impacting, on the other side of the world.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
We give $100 of start up capital to elementary school children and give them a goal of turning that $100 into $500 through their own mini-businesses. They brainstorm ideas and their target market ex: Teacher: "If we decide to import bracelets from Kenya that will support local businesses there, who will buy them here? Name one person". Child: "My aunt Sally would buy one". Teacher: "Great! Now, if we want to sell more than one bracelet, what do we need to do?". Kid: "Find more people like aunt Sally!". And it goes on from there defining where to find more "Aunt Sally's" (women 35-45 etc). Form there we teach them about the start up capital they have, how many bracelets they would need to sell to make the $500 while paying back the start up capital, and teach them basic selling techniques so they know how to approach potential purchasers. The kids keep accounting records and have 60 days from start to finish. During this process, they learn about a developing country, Kenya for example, and they learn that if they all turn their $100 into $500 (18 classes for example) that they will be able to fund a school house to be built for kids JUST LIKE THEM on the other side of the world, and why that is so important. It is kids learning to start a successful social enterprise... at the age of 6.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
There are many programs teaching kids to think entrepreneurially, but I have not come across any that give solid real world experience by giving the kids enough start up capital to actually make a business. Others give $1 or $5, but that makes kids resort to typical fundraising tactics or just asking for money. We ant kids to think big, and think REAL. What seems to hold most of the other organizations back from giving a solid amount of money is that they don't have a source for it and don't feel that it would come back. So far we have a 100% pay back rate, and many many many people wanting to fund further EEE's. Also, we break business down to incredibly simple principles that any 6-11 year old can learn. This is like KIVA... for our children.
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It started as just a test. I gave $100 to 18 elementary school classes, hoping they would turn it into some more (aiming for $9000 total). In 60 days, they started legit businesses and turned that $1800 into over $17,000. They funded 2 school houses in Kenya to be built. These 6-11 year olds felt empowered around finances, around business, and saw how their social enterprises are making life better for hundreds and hundreds of kids in Kenya.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
I would love for every child to think entrepreneurially. To not think that life and finances just "happen" to them. I want children to be empowered and to learn at as young an age as possible that business can do incredible things for bettering the world. I want to weave business and charitable efforts together so a triple bottom line mentality is the norm, not just a pie in the sky idea.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Classes in Victoria, Duncan, Toronto, California, Florida and more have run EEEs and taught hundreds of kids about entrepreneurship. Multiple schools in the developing world have been funded, and a water project serving hundreds has also been funded. We have etchers in Turkey, Ireland, France, and all over North America wanting to run EEEs in their classes too. It is just a matter of time.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
30,000 children in Canada taking part and learning the entrepreneurial and social impact mentioned previously. $500,000 raised. 50 school houses built in developing countries.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Materials. The materials we have to date are ok, but we need to refine them and hire a consultant to go through them and ensure they are fit for Canada wide curriculums. We want for the teachers to be able to seamlessly integrate the program INTO their classes so it is not an extra curricular activity for them.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Materials completed and reviewed and approved by educational consultant.
Tarea 1
Finish materials 100% to be ready to hand over
Tarea 3
Work with consultant to prepare materials for all provinces
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Attain 1000 classes to run program
Tarea 1
Finish video and landing page with all info for teachers to be able to make decision
Tarea 2
Send that page to all teachers who have signed up and to lists of teachers across the country
Tarea 3
Handle any objections and ensure program is a fit for all teachers signed up
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We have partnered with www.freethechildren.com to build the schools. They also have in roads at many schools in Canada due to their extensive youth programs. We have been speaking with SIFE to determine if there is a fit for SIFE students to help teach the classes during the process. This has not been 100% confirmed.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
We will start with Canada. The US is an easy transition, but the curriculums are all very different state to state, so we are looking to keep it more as an extra curricular approach for now, but I am sure there will be parallels as this progresses - opening up new opportunities for them to slot it into their curriculum. The other countries, in Europe for example, will take more time, so we are focussed on North America for the next 5 years.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
We would like to attain the funding needed to get our materials ideal for Canadian curriculum. Media is of course a wonderful help with spreading the word to gain more teachers and a great reputation.
Created on 08/22/2012 by roger luscombe
Providing trained & safe male mentor-ship to boys 8 to 13 yrs old in the Nelson community will equip our boys to have healthy productive adult lives.
Organización: Nelson Community Services Centre
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Nelson Community Services Centre
Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Kootenay Rockies.
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
La información que brindes aquí será usada para llenar las partes de tu perfil que hayan sido dejadas en blanco, como intereses, organización, y sitio web. Ninguna información de contacto será hecha pública. Por favor desmarca esta casilla si no deseas que esto suceda..
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Crecimiento (tu iniciativa piloto ya se está aplicando y se empieza a expandir)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
Nelson and area has a population around 30 thousand with two high schools, two middle schools, 10 mostly rural elementary schools and three private schools. The population this project would serve, has been serving to a limited extent,is boys aged 8 to 13 yrs old - providing them with safe adult male mentor-ship and male peer mentor-ship training. As is typical with modern communities Nelson has a significant number of boys this age with special needs, attention seeking, female single parented & general lack of positive male presence in their lives. As our group of male volunteers & paid facilitator mentors entered the Nelson Waldorf school for a mentoring day we were greeted by the teacher saying 'having the men there was like rain in the desert' for her classroom boys.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
Solution is to provide boys time with good men who are interested in them,safe,engaged and willing to connect & guide them. Current funding for this mentoring work came from the Community Action Initiative (CAI) (http://www.communityactioninitiative.ca/) - Helping Boys Become Healthy Men - whose research base has evidence that boys in this age range who have positive experiences with men in their lives are less likely to have mental health & addiction difficulties in adulthood. Continued funding will allow more men volunteers to be training, for a coordinator and facilitators to be maintained and for the program to return to schools and to connect with schools yet to receive mentoring.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
Almost all of the elementary school boys that received mentor-ship had no male teachers in their schools. One teacher informed our mentor group that of the 12 grade 5 boys we were to have our mentor day with 5 had special needs, only 2 lived with their biological fathers and 8 others were single parented by their moms. The teacher estimated our one day time with the boys may represent more time with men than most would experience in a month. Primary activities include from the offset professional training of adult male volunteers ( who have undergone criminal record checks) in the art of mentoring. Current program of mentoring had an ecological identity element as well so mentors received training in nature awareness & expressive arts. Through the guidance of a local steering committee of MCFD, School District, Community Services, Aboriginal Elder & Art Therapy Institute professionals certain schools were identified with highest need boy population. Program coordinator set up contact with schools, identified at risk boys ( though all classroom boys attend the mentor day) and organized date, space & logistics of coming into the schools. Six to eight male mentors then come into the school for the day and work with one to two classes of boys only. Day activities include story telling, outdoor nature learning, expressive arts, movement & guy talk time including an opening and closing circle. Evaluations are done with each group of kids, teachers and parents of children attending mentor days.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
The uniqueness of this mentor-ship program is that there are really no peers or competitors. Nelson no longer has a big brother program, boys club, nor any other legitimate group of male support programs for boys. There is a youth center primarily for skate boarders and sports and martial art programs that attract many boys but these generally miss boys with special needs or nonathletic skills. Scouts is limited again and currently under scrutiny. What sets this program apart is that safe men(trained, screened) can connect with boys in a safe environment(schools)and provide meaningful mirroring, modeling & mentoring. This project is unique as well in its broad based support from boys, parents & caregivers, teachers, service providers and general public.
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Many "Aha's" from this program but the best is how many boys at the end of a mentoring day stated - " this was the best day of my life", " can we do this again tomorrow" "can you come back again". Another moving experience of this work is in having worked with some 140 boys - 15 to 20% with special needs - not one boy needed their regular TA / EA with them for the day as our mentors were able to make them feel safe & included - special needs, high risk children did not stand out as 'different' in the context of our work including autistic, high anxiety & attention-ally challenged boys. Another moment, moments for myself having coordinated this program, was 'aha' memories of my male children having had other adult males in their lives that mirrored parts that fathers & caregivers sometimes miss. It takes a community to raise a child and male / boy relations / mentoring was part of balanced traditional life. Boys learn from their elders.
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
As with the CAI funded mentor-ship funding we are trying to equip our community boys to have good mental health and addiction free adult lives. CAI research has this as evidence based outcomes and in the year we have been mentoring I have no doubt the impact on the boys and the mentors has been positive & life changing. We are letting boys know they can move beyond bullying others, playing video games, participating in high harm risky behaviors, putting down girls and being at times generally stupid - that boys can connect with nature, each other, with adults and have a positive purpose as males on the planet.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
The CAI project was broad based with 5 different rural communities participating and having an outside professional evaluation process. Through direct feedback, survey monkey results and multiple interviews with participants, teachers and mentors we found much success has been achieved and the desire to continue and expand the work is great. Several community events were held as well as a regional conference on Male Mentor-ship that were well attended by professionals and parents. From the community events ongoing focus groups were created to nurture this male mentoring concept and find ways to continue & sustain the work.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
To continue a mentoring process in the community by having a large base of trained mentors and a community receptive to the work. Hopes are that ongoing work with men and boys can continue in schools and possibly expand to weekly extra support groups for at risk and interested boys. As there are multiple levels of support from the boys themselves, schools, service providers and public we hope having men connecting with boys with be part of our culture and not just a unique outreach program. Support from local funding organization, the Columbia Basin Trust,is supportive of this project and suggested streams of funding monies we can apply for over the next few years.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Financial support is the barrier, fund raising is the plan. Loss of momentum may also be a barrier as energy is high now for the project but if continuity is not possible momentum maybe lost. Plan to overcome this is to use current community support - with or without funding - to try and achieve some measure of ongoing mentor-ship.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Tarea 1
Enlist and train more mentors and support current volunteer mentors with ongoing education and connection
Tarea 2
Engage schools that have yet to receive mentor days and return to schools supported last year
Tarea 3
Ensure a good evaluation / outcome based process continues to be in place and utilized
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Tarea 1
Ongoing training and community education in mentoring boys
Tarea 2
Work with large base of school children - public, private & home schooling groups with boys aged 8 -13 yrs old
Tarea 3
Through project tracking and evaluation have good model with proven outcomes available to share with other communities
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Partnerships are the foundation of this project including Nelson Community Services ( the applying organization ),Nelson Ministry of Children and Family Development, School District # 8- Kootenays, Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, Aboriginal Elder (one of our mentor trainers)and the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Cooperative (rep 13 non profits). Partners also are the base of men volunteering to be part of this project.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
West Kootenay boys aged 8 to 13 is our primary target but plan is that this mentoring work in the future can be expanded to different aged groups, include mentor-ship for girls and be a model for other communities. Having older students be peer mentors for younger ones is another area of expansion we are looking at.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Excellent training structure for mentors established, broad base support from all schools in the region with tracked success to date. NCSC has the organizational structure for administration, staff support and financial management. As program has had an environmental / ecological identity twist we have in our rural and urban schools much natural beauty ( with in or near school facility) for students to explore ecological identity in all seasons.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Mentoring of children, here boys specifically, historically is a natural cultural factor in community resilience and not a foreign idea yet we do so poorly at this. As a BC solution I can't help but believe as communities we have much to offer each other in looking at how to develop and sustain health in our boys who will be our men of the future. Networking and sharing ideas is key.
Escape The Box is a poverty alleviation tool for the inner city males that live and die in impoverished areas throughout the United States mainly due to social-economic factors. It gives them the opportunity to venture outside of the their communities and travel to other geographical area to explore entrepreneurial opportunities. These young men will team up with young men in their host location and examine the possibility to indulge in some form of import and export business.
Created on 08/16/2012 by hgrecafterschool
Our solution is FREE, quality, culturally relevant after school activities for children and youth of Haida Gwaii. Capacity building and youth leadership!
Organización: Haida Gwaii Rec After School Sport Initiative
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Haida Gwaii Rec After School Sport Initiative
Sitio web de la organización
Country where this solution is creating social impact
Region in BC where your solution creates social impact
Northern British Columbia.
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
1-5 años
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¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando entre 1-5 años
Which of the following best describes the barrier(s) your solution addresses? Choose up to two
Acceso, Costo.
The Need: Describe the need for your solution and the size and characteristics of the community(ies) your solution is engaging
Haida Gwaii is an isolated archipelago off the coast of the British Columbian mainland, home to 7 small communities and lacking positive options and outlets for positive youth engagement. Programs such as the After School Sport Initiative have become vital as it offers alternative options in the face of high rates of substance abuse, alcoholism, suicide and a lack of healthy after school choices. The vulnerable nature of Haida Gwaii’s youth population stems from the islands having an extremely high rate of children in care. Many individuals do not have the resources to engage in their environment in the responsible, fun and culturally relevant way the ASSI program promotes.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
Our solution is to offer FREE, quality, culturally relevant after school activities for children and youth. We aim to increase the positive aspects of physical and emotional health, create a safe space for vulnerable youth and promote healthy choices. We do this by encouraging fundamental sports/movement skills, creativity, positive mentorship and youth leadership. By hiring secondary and post secondary students as program leaders and assistants we also foster employable skills. To better serve the youth of our islands the ASSI program also offers community capacity-building such as Wilderness First Aid, Bronze Cross, Principles of Healthy Child Development, Run Jump Throw and Officiating courses. This facilitates community sustainability for current and future generations, and increases lateral community mentorship and growth. We bring folks together to model and lead by example, which, like any good shoot, sends sprouts out that become independent, thriving beings for years to come.
The Model: Walk us through a specific example of how your solution makes a difference; include the primary activities involved in your solution.
The After School Sport Initiative was initially focused at three schools in two communities. George M. Dawson and Tahayghen in Masset and Port Clements Elementary in Port Clements. Due to catchment and the close knit nature of Haida Gwaii, children and youth from Tlell and Old Massett are also included in programs. The 2012/2013 school year brings the inclusion of Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary School and children from Skidegate and Queen Charlotte. In previous years the programs were sports based, however for the 2012-2013 year we are able to offer arts based programs as well, drawing from the immensely talented population of Haida Gwaii and increasing inclusion of participants who may not have attended for sports only programs.
Our program targets children and youth ages 5-18. Throughout the school year the ASSI program offers sport and arts based activities during the 3 - 6 p.m. time period - a critical time when kids are often unsupervised and physically inactive. Programs have included surfing, aikido, MMA, rugby, and outdoor adventures. To reduce barriers in access the majority of our programs are offered at schools designated as neighbourhood learning centers. We also offer a healthy snack at each of our programs and free transportation to and from sessions. In hope to combat the distracted guardian, many of our programs are Drop In rather than Register only.
Many of our programs are culturally relevant, focusing on environment based recreation and promoting cultural transmission, intergenerational relationships and eco based knowledge and fitness.
The Marketplace: Who are your peers and competitors? Identify others working to address the same needs as you and indicate what sets you apart from them.
On Haida Gwaii, in the realm of youth engagement, there are no competitors, only partnerships. We work closely with the Old Masset Youth Program, Old Massett Youth Council, School District 50 as well as many other community supporters.
What sets the ASSI apart is its inclusiveness. We reduce barriers of access and increase availability of quality programming across Haida Gwaii. The ASSI program has been able to offer a venue for inter community relationships and friendships. Our programs include both Haida and non-Haida participants from the across Haida Gwaii. For many, the ASSI program is the first time on and off reserve children will interact before going to school together in Grades 5 and 8. The ASSI program creates an educational, athletic, and cultural venue for positive growth.
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The After School Sport Initiative stemmed from the 2010 Sports and Arts Legacy funding and was initiated in five communities across British Columbia; it has now grown to include 12 more British Columbian communities. Haida Gwaii was included in the pilot year and the ASSI was run in partnership with Haida Gwaii Recreation and School District 50. Community, sport and cultural development Minister Ida Chong states that “through the After School Initiative, we can help students, who might be prevented from participating because of barriers such as transportation costs or fees, play and become passionate about sport.” “We want every kid in B.C. to have positive self-esteem, a supportive network of friends and a safe place to develop their physical skills," says Minister Chong. "Sport helps them accomplish that.”
Por favor, describe el objetivo de tu iniciativa: un resumen de lo que están tratando de lograr
The goals of the After School Sport Initiative are to provide safe, fun and quality programming for children and youth leading to healthy lifestyle choices, and long term positive behavioural change, as well as to foster positive school and community relationships.
A secondary goal is to grow on island capacity to support the child and youth population of Haida Gwaii.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Approx. 150 children and youth participate in the ASSI each school year. The impact of our programs can be seen on a programming, school, community and island wide scale. In programs the differences in ability are visible between the start and end points of programs. At school our programs give the participants something to look forward to and channel their energy into. Many of our programs offer a safe place for positive modeling and mentorship between older and younger students; this leads to a more closely knit school environment and strengthened relationships. Our programming also fosters mentor-student trust and builds relationships at a community level. Youth are making healthier social choices. The ASSI program integrates on and off reserve children, sometimes for the first time. Similarly our programming allows for the joining of children and youth from across HG who would not otherwise interact, allowing for friendships to be created before they enter a combined high school.
Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 5 años?
The projected impact of the ASSI program is growth towards a healthy Haida Gwaii child and youth population. It is our hope that the ASSI programs will offer an alternative to alcohol and drug use and create positive self esteem and identity leading to reduced levels of self harm by Haida Gwaii youth. By continuing to employ secondary students and offering island wide capacity building workshops and courses the ASSI will also impact the workforce on HG and create increased settings for youth leadership and mentorship. We would like to have an increased intergenerational component by offering more locales for the transmission of culturally relevant knowledge between elders and youth. The ASSI program projects the continued increase of community currency, wealth and island community health.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Limited programming later at night and a complete lack of programming on weekends and during the summer is a barrier of our programming. To combat this we have expanded from the set hours of 3-6 to offer a drop in teen gym as well as evening teen surf events. We also have collaborated and created partnerships to cover these time frames. A second barrier is the low teen turn out regardless of face to face meetings and inclusion in program development. We will continue discussion while tailor making programs and increase number of programs with proven turn out.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Establish a strong third year of After School Sports Initiative programming across Haida Gwaii
Tarea 1
Integrate Arts and Culture programs into existing programming
Tarea 2
Get programs up and running at Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary School
Tarea 3
Increase secondary school level participation
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Contribute positively to the long term child and youth population of Haida Gwaii
Tarea 1
Fostering of postive mentorship/relationships between community members/elders and children/youth
Tarea 2
Continued facilitation of community sustainability for both current and future generations through on island capacity building
Tarea 3
Increased creation of safety networks for vulnerable youth
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Community partnerships are integral to the success of Haida Gwaii, and the After School Sport Initiative is no different. We have collaborations with School District 50, Old Masset Youth Program, Old Masset Youth/Village Councils, Skidegate Youth/Band Councils, the RCMP, Success by 6, Early Childhood Youth Development Table, Literacy Haida Gwaii, the North Beach Surf Shop, Mount Moresby Adventure Camp as well as many other community groups which are essential to the success of the ASSI program.
Are you currently targeting other specific populations, locations, or markets for your solution? If so, where and why?
This year we have expanded our program to reach the children and youth of Skidegate, Queen Charlotte and Tlell by offering programs at Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School. We continue to target the vulnerable youth of Haida Gwaii focusing on both those of aboriginal and non aboriginal decent.
¿Qué tipo de sistema operativo y factores internos de la organización hacen que tu innovación sea un éxito?
Internal organizational factors such as the shared use facility agreement with SD50 as well as the infrastructure of the small yet established Haida Gwaii Rec allows for our innovation to succeed. The operating environment of Haida Gwaii is one of cohesion, culture and cooperation. The sense of community transcends individual village borders and encompasses that of the whole islands. Without this the ASSI would not be as successful.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
The ASSI program is always looking for community members to share their talents with Haida Gwaii children and youth. Please contact us if you are interested! Thankyou!!
Katalytik produced Set to Lead resources with WES and UCL Engineering.The program is about making fundamental change in the training of engineers to build confident, communicative engineers.
We now want to take this work beyond UK universities and enable access more widely and create a platform to showcase the women technical leaders filmed from within the project.
Global Education Fund (GEF) Kenya works with promising students who would not otherwise be able to attend secondary school, as well as supporting these students to be ready to leverage their education post-secondary. Since 2007, our efforts have been focused in the slums in Embakasi, an underserved area in Nairobi, to provide a Young Leaders program that commits to partnering with students the entire four years of their secondary schooling with a holistic approach to education that includes: scholarships, leadership skills, mentoring, and expeditionary learning.
Created on 08/9/2012 by Mark Gerges
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18-34
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Women Business social world
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Idea (estás listo para lanzarla)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Sigue en fase conceptual, pero se espera que se lance pronto.
¿Cuál de las siguientes describe mejor la(s) barrera(s)s a la que da respuesta tu innovación? Elige hasta dos.
Acceso, Costo.
La necesidad: ¿Cuál es el problema que tratas de solucionar?
we need to solve the problems of
1.the lack of knowledge in the Home stuff and family care
2.the business lack of experience
3.the other Ideas and information that women think of and having no resource for it
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
the solution is to make something like an application to be set up on mobile phone or PC or anything
having social nature and some kind of "offline nature"
this application will cost the lady about 1 dollar "for example" to be set up on her pc or mobile phone
this app will have a great collection of many problems facing the ladies daily and solutions
such as "home care and cleaning,baby setting,teaching and bringing up kids female work"
then what if we have something having no previous answer??
she will share it on the public room of this field
and the answering lady will get points which can be turned into money
and this money will be from adds and the cost of the app"the 1 $"
and we make an account for every lady and monthly update for the new cases and solutions
what is so special on this??
1.the purposed sharing of Data from lady to another
2.the reach of business assistance and so on
3.the low cost of knowledge
El Modelo: Muéstranos a través de un ejemplo específico cómo tu solución hace una diferencia, incluye tus actividades primarias
we can understand how it works through our own memory
ask yourself
1.how your mother was tought to cock or to take care of you??
it's just the share of experience through ages
such like "My grandma tought my mom how to feed me when I was baby
that's on Home stuff
about business stuff
my mom tought almost three of my aunts how to do dresses that can be sold for good amount of price
"I think these skills of gaining money are too missed at the developing countries and by that I mean the developing of the living standard itself for those families and that starts by the mom and sister"
another example
3.my mom was tought from my aunt how to bring me up some kind of loving math
"the subject" so she knew many things that made difference to my life"
just imagine how it can be when every woman has the experience of the whole world women
that's it
and actually I have no previous experience of how it works on ICT
El mercado: ¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? Identifica a otros que también estén trabajando para dar respuesta a las necesidades que tú abordas y en qué te diferencias de ellos. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que estos jugadores podrían representar para tu éxito o crecimiento?
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¿Qué solución/es propone tu iniciativa para mejorar la vida de las niñas y mujeres a través del apalancamiento de tecnologia/s? (selecciona todas las que apliquen)
Acceso a tecnologia, Acceso a educación/capacitación.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 1-3 años?
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Historia de la fundación: Queremos saber acerca del momento en el que hiciste "¡Ajá!". Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundador(es) vio (vieron) el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarCuéntanos sobre tus alianzas.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
This project also has a Changeshop where you can read more about its latest progress.
Go to Changeshop: Set to Lead.
Created on 08/7/2012 by jan_p
Katalytik produced Set to Lead resources with WES and UCL Engineering.The program is about making fundamental change in the training of engineers to build confident, communicative engineers.
Organización: Katalytik
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Sitio web de la organización
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Edad del/la innovador/a
Más de 34
Género del/la innovador/a
Femenino
Tu organización es
Empresa
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
¿Tu organización ha recibido premios y/u honores? Cuéntanos sobre ellos.
La información que brindes aquí será usada para llenar las partes de tu perfil que hayan sido dejadas en blanco, como intereses, organización, y sitio web. Ninguna información de contacto será hecha pública. Por favor desmarca esta casilla si no deseas que esto suceda..
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Inicio (iniciativa piloto que acaba de empezar a ponerse en práctica)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando menos de un año
¿Cuál de las siguientes describe mejor la(s) barrera(s)s a la que da respuesta tu innovación? Elige hasta dos.
Acceso, Costo.
La necesidad: ¿Cuál es el problema que tratas de solucionar?
In the UK data shows 42% male compared to 21% of female STEM graduates transfer into technical jobs. The UK only has 8% women in its professional engineering workforce. Research shows boards with 30% women are more effective. Law, consulting and the medical professions are making improvements. The engineering profession is still struggling to make progress and initiatives seek to 'fix' and inspire women. A more fundamental approach is needed.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
We designed a programme that asked engineering undergraduates what they saw as the issues and set about designing tools and a course module focused on contemporary leadership practices and team member's behaviours through addressing self awareness of male and female students to give students the tools and language to discuss behaviours. We also produced 3 scenarios around modern engineering problems that happened to be led by women engineers. We are now working to have this taken on board in UK universities. Working with women's groups we want to roll this out through technical women's networks.
El Modelo: Muéstranos a través de un ejemplo específico cómo tu solución hace una diferencia, incluye tus actividades primarias
Women engineering students, when asked, do not see there are any gender discrimination issues, but male students saw women not getting as much from their courses as they did. We designed an initiative that tackled the engineering culture at the start of the undergraduate programme that wasn't labelled as a women's initiative. Working with employers we brought together team and leadership insights to help engineering academics embed this knowledge and awareness within their existing programmes.
El mercado: ¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? Identifica a otros que también estén trabajando para dar respuesta a las necesidades que tú abordas y en qué te diferencias de ellos. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que estos jugadores podrían representar para tu éxito o crecimiento?
Collaborators:
This project is working with the Women's Engineering Society to connect with employers and disseminate the results. We are though working with the Engineering Professors Council in the UK to raise awareness of the findings of the underpinning research and the resources we have created. We created this project in collaboration with University College London as part of a national - HE STEM - programme. The Set to Lead project is a not for profit project but was created from Katalytik's director's appreciation of the global initiatives and gaps in delivery. Potential competitors are small leadership consultancies delivering leadership training. This though is a collaborative project that seeks to effect change not compete across the world through other changemakers.
leer más↓↑ ocultar↑ ocultarEsta presentación se trata de
¿Qué solución/es propone tu iniciativa para mejorar la vida de las niñas y mujeres a través del apalancamiento de tecnologia/s? (selecciona todas las que apliquen)
Acceso a educación/capacitación, Acceso a oportunidades económicas.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
While testing the resources we have connected with over 200 students and with the Women's Engineering Society have run 2 workshops with students and early career women. feedback was phenomenally positive.: "Very inspiring event - encourages the upcoming career women and also builds up those who are already working." and "The powerpoint and book are full of wisdom tool for leaders! Presenters are great!"
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 1-3 años?
Over the next year we want to see the top 20 engineering universities adopt the programme and embed leadership insights and skills into their courses. Every graduate engineer should appreciate their strengths and value those of others and feel more confident in engaging and empowering their team mates on course projects. We would like to see the figures for women STEM graduates entering relevant technical jobs increase by 50%.
We'd also like to enable more early career women engineers to benefit from these materials and increase in confidence by running workshops around the country as well as technical women on career breaks. Our aim is to run a workshop and reach 1000 women. We will measure the impact through a WES survey.
We'd like to engage beyond the UK.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Financial support and industry commitment to create new scenarios with associated movies and to perform a strong evaluaiton. Our aim is to repeat the survey we started the project with - over 4,500 responses from a population of 30,000 students. Our biggest threat may be the Academy - who may see it as 'not invented here' We are marketing Train the Trainer courses to other Universities and working with UCL to help embed the materials into their courses. Regardless of this take up we want to showcase Technical Women Leaders across the developing world and share knowledge and expertise though apps for an on-line course with women's voices on success and knowing yourself.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
To have 3 universities signed up to use the materials
Tarea 1
Secure funding to produce an iTunes U app / web site and partners to identify transferability
Tarea 2
Present a strong argument for an inclusive leadership module on all engineering courses to the Engineering Professors Council
Tarea 3
Schedule 3 train the trainer events at key engineering universities
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
At the end of the first year 3 universities will be using the materials and we will have clear feedback.
Tarea 1
2 new industry based and funded scenarios to be completed
Tarea 2
ITunesU finished and launched
Tarea 3
Online evaluation survey collecting feedback from WES events and students
Historia de la fundación: Queremos saber acerca del momento en el que hiciste "¡Ajá!". Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundador(es) vio (vieron) el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
I have seen many initiatives over 30 years designed to inspire women into engineering.The opportunity to create a programme that focused on the key transition point from undergraduate study to employment was the opportunity to move beyond poster campaigns and career talks. From being there myself I know that at 21 you don't see any gender issues and you think everything has changed. You don't want to be special in anyway. You want to be valued for being a good engineer. The facts though are women have less career confidence than men, and social conditioning nudges gendered behaviours among students through overt banter and unconscious bias. I saw a need as employers and academics convince they weren't the problem that women students were just voting with their feet. No-on had asked women what they wanted! I created this project to plant a seed right at the heart of engineering training that could help evolve cultures and engender respect between male and female engineers.
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The project was developed as an association between Katalytik and UCL Engineering. This is continuing.
As a former (volunteer) President of the Women's Engineering Society (WES), the support of WES is assured - the Society benefits from profile among students and in running workshops for members, students and other early career women. WES is a founder of INWES.
Employers who supported the scenario development (Arup, ThoughtWorks and Highways Agency) are keen to continue to be involved and support follow on events with WES and engineering schools.
A dissemination programme is in place.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
We'd be really interested in hearing from companies who might be able to help develop a scenario and help with supporting images and fund a video to bring the challenges and problems that engineers face in their careers to life.
These can be technical challenges or personnel issues that they can offer advice on.
Children and youths in Zimbabwe are at the centre of a social, economic and political crisis. The status of the country has seen many children being raised by working parents, single parents or grandparents. The moral fibre has been withered by the immoral behaviour being propagated in the media. This has left a lot of children without parental guidance. Schools have been left with the role of raising and educating children. Due to the fact that they are institutions of learning, most of their teachings are education curriculum oriented.
Created on 07/17/2012 by bhendrix
Riecken Community Libraries provides the technology tools and training to let communities in Central America map their futures.
Organización: Riecken Community Libraries
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Riecken Community Libraries
Sitio web de la organización
País de la organización
Estados Unidos, CA, Emerald Hills, San Mateo County
Países en donde este proyecto está creando impacto social
Guatemala, XX, Riecken Community Libraries works in several locations within Guatemala and Honduras
Edad del/la innovador/a
Más de 34
Género del/la innovador/a
Masculino
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
¿Tu organización ha recibido premios y/u honores? Cuéntanos sobre ellos.
This year, Riecken Community Libraries has been honored with the American Library Association's Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Project, and also a prestigious grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support our other community libraries in Guatemala and Honduras. Riecken Community Libraries has also been invited by international library organizations to present lectures and participate in round tables relating to topics in international libraries, sustainability, and libraries as agents of development. We have participated in events hosted by the American Library Association, the Public Library Network of Bogota, and the International Federation of Library Associations.
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Riecken Community Libraries: Using GPS Technology to Map Girls’ Futures
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Establecida (pasó las etapas anteriores y ha demostrado éxito)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando más de 5 años
¿Cuál de las siguientes describe mejor la(s) barrera(s)s a la que da respuesta tu innovación? Elige hasta dos.
Acceso, Costo.
La necesidad: ¿Cuál es el problema que tratas de solucionar?
Access to technology remains a vital problem for women and girls across the developing world, inhibiting their capacity for educational and economic success and impacting every area of their lives. For girls in rural & indigenous Guatemalan and Honduran communities, this rings true with damaging consequences for themselves and their families. Most families' monthly income is between US$40-65, usually generated through multiple activities. These communities, isolated because of discrimination and poverty, lack the funds and infrastructure necessary to provide access to technology and training. Even though women have demonstrated that they are great enablers for change and progress, this can only be accomplished when they are given the tools they need to realize their vision.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
Riecken Community Libraries fervently believes that technology is a tool that communities can leverage along with knowledge to promote dramatic social advancements. Riecken is equally passionate about investing in women and girls for a region’s long term development. By equipping local libraries with the training and equipment needed to provide their communities with access to technology, we know that girls will benefit. Riecken libraries are trusted institutions in their communities, offering girls a haven in areas where violence means that there are few safe places. We partner with local leaders to ensure that all of our programming and services reflect the needs of our communities. Through these relationships, our libraries are able to offer technology programming that is unique and relevant to their communities. This results in several different projects that have engaged girls and connected them to economic opportunities, and in turn bringing prosperity back to their communities.
El Modelo: Muéstranos a través de un ejemplo específico cómo tu solución hace una diferencia, incluye tus actividades primarias
Because Riecken libraries operate through the support and volunteer efforts of members of their communities, each community library has developed a unique solution to the problem of access to technology. Programming reflects the priorities and values of each community, meaning that technology is not promoted at the expense of culture. A GPS mapping project, supported by the InHerit and Helveta organizations, allowed multiple Riecken libraries to create digital maps of natural, historical, and sacred sites within their communities. One community library in San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala has a strong presence of women-run weaving cooperatives. Weaving, a traditional craft for women and girls in the area, produces beautiful, handmade goods and textiles that are sold for a profit. Thanks to mobile GPS technology, these cooperatives are now marketing their products with location and artist specific information so that buyers can locate where their products are from and even browse items in advance for preferred styles. This also allows the weavers to anticipate which items are gaining popularity. Using CI World and SVG software, these cooperatives have uploaded coordinate data to generate maps, and use Photoshop and Google Earth to enhance their appearance. Because of GPS mapping technology, women and girls in these cooperatives are getting recognition for their individual style, which promotes creativity and increases income
El mercado: ¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? Identifica a otros que también estén trabajando para dar respuesta a las necesidades que tú abordas y en qué te diferencias de ellos. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que estos jugadores podrían representar para tu éxito o crecimiento?
Few organizations working in Guatemala or Honduras involved in mapping projects also engage & train local communities. Many of these projects concentrate on environmentalism. Green Map led a mapping project focused on green tourism sites in Antigua, Guatemala. This project is no longer active & it’s difficult to find evidence of its success. The Aboriginal Mapping Network has done work in Honduras specifically working with indigenous populations. The AMN sought to defend indigenous land use claims against encroaching corporations. AMN did seek the involvement of the Honduran indigenous community, but the level of training is hard to determine. Riecken’s mapping project is truly participatory, training community members with mapping technology and letting them select sites.
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¿Qué solución/es propone tu iniciativa para mejorar la vida de las niñas y mujeres a través del apalancamiento de tecnologia/s? (selecciona todas las que apliquen)
Acceso a tecnologia, Acceso a educación/capacitación, Acceso a oportunidades económicas.
¿Cuál ha sido el impacto de la solución hasta la fecha?
Riecken Community Libraries is proud to say that our libraries have impacted their communities in profound ways by providing free access to technology and training. In Guatemala and Honduras combined, we have connected over 310,000 people to the internet and various technology workshops, with 34 of our 64 libraries offering access. Each of our libraries see 200 unique visitors a month, the overwhelming majority of whom are children adolescents who are brought in by their young mothers. Over half of our volunteers who work on local development are women from the communities. Our GPS mapping project has enabled communities to select sites relevant and important to them, resulting in the identification of more suitable area for farming and reforestation, activities which generate income. The maps generated from our GPS project have served marketing tools for weaving cooperatives; guides for tourists; additional marketing for the cooperatives’ hostels; & content for an upcoming website.
¿Cuál es tu impacto proyectado para los próximos 1-3 años?
Within the next 1-3 years, we want to increase the impact of our GPS mapping project by replicating it other communities with Riecken libraries. Ultimately the community decides what to map, so while their focus may not be on weaving cooperatives, other local initiatives run by women will undoubtedly be helped. We want to increase technology training for girls in general throughout Guatemala and Honduras, including training with GPS mapping technology. We want to increase training for internet based marketing using blogging and social media for women-focused initiatives, so that they can expand on the success of the mapping project.
¿Qué barreras pueden dificultar el éxito de tu proyecto? ¿Cómo planean superarlas?
Sustained funding is the largest barrier to continuing our work increasing girls and women’s exposure to technology with our libraries. We need to have a reliable source of funding so that appropriate hardware and software can be acquired; so that a reliable internet connection is constant; and so that we can train librarians, who will in turn train their communities in the use of the technology. We plan on overcoming this barrier by aggressively applying for grants and funds from organizations that see the value of technology education for girls and women.
Las iniciativas ganadoras presentan un plan fuerte de cómo van a alcanzar y realizar un seguimiento del crecimiento. Identifica tus metas a seis meses para el crecimiento de tu impacto
Community maps are fully complete with sites mapped for the weavers’ cooperatives, including individual weaver information.
Tarea 1
Community leaders will brainstorm with cooperative representatives for locations to be mapped.
Tarea 2
Girls and women from the cooperative, along with community members, will physicially map locations.
Tarea 3
Collected data will be uploaded to the maps.
¡Ahora piensa en grande! Identifica tu meta de impacto a 12 meses.
Maps are effectively spread, resulting in greater exposure for the weaving cooperatives.
Tarea 1
Maps are shared within the community for transparency.
Tarea 2
Maps are promoted throughout business and nearby tourist locations.
Tarea 3
Cooperative members start marketing online to increase exposure.
Historia de la fundación: Queremos saber acerca del momento en el que hiciste "¡Ajá!". Comparte la historia de dónde y cuándo el/los fundador(es) vio (vieron) el potencial de esta solución para cambiar el mundo.
Susan Riecken and Allen Andersson always had a passionate interest in Central America due to Allen’s days in the Peace Corps. Seeing the social injustice in rural villages first hand, they decided to devote their time to lessening the inequalities that plague the area. Of all of the disparities, information was the one thing that each community lacked access to. Accessible information is central for many social institutions, like transparent government and schools. Susan and Allen’s idea to create community-owned libraries spawned Riecken Community Libraries, giving people in Guatemala and Honduras access to books and internet so that they could develop their communities in ways they saw fit. Empowerment has always been central to Riecken’s mission, and many of the individual initiatives of our organization start as ideas suggested by members of our community libraries. The weavers who wanted to map their individual locations, started earlier this year, is just one of these projects.
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Riecken Community Libraries have always championed community sourced projects, of which the GPS mapping project was an example. InHerit pledged their support to heritage location mapping projects in Guatemala. With their assistance, Riecken was able to collaborate with the Guatemalan communities, who had suggested mapping the women’s weaving cooperatives in informal meetings. Riecken also works with Rising Voices to offer workshops to train young girls how to use ICT for development. Riecken also partners with local governments & institutions, ensuring our libraries are community supported.
Por favor, pon en claro las necesidades u ofertas que hayas mencionado anteriormente y/o sugiere categorías de apoyo que no están especificadas en la lista
Like any NGO, Riecken continuously seeks to strengthen its board with individuals committed to the mission and prosperity for Central American communities. This means an ongoing search for strong board candidates who will rotate at the end of their term and be replaced by others. Riecken seeks to expand the number of individuals who want to serve by increasing its social media and PR presence.
Created on 06/9/2012 by leaduganda
Our idea is to create real change. We believe training leaders in underserved communities is the most efficient way to promote development and help Africa solve its own problems.
Organización: L.E.A.D Uganda
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Otro.
Nombre de la organización
Sitio web de la organización
Tu organización es
OSC/ONG
¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado operando la organización?
Más de 5 años
Referencias – Por favor provee dos referencias con una biografía de dos renglones y una dirección de e-mail para cada una.
Dr. John Muyingo, jcmuyingo@gmail.com +256 414 273 671. Dr. John Muyingo is Uganda's State Minister for Higher Education and Sports. He is a prominent educator in Uganda, who started a number of elite schools.
John Nagenda jnagenda@iwayafrica.com +256 752 770 600. Mr. Nagenda is Senior Advisor, Media and Public Relations, for Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni. He is a businessman and writes a column for Uganda's biggest newspaper.
La información que brindes aquí será usada para llenar las partes de tu perfil que hayan sido dejadas en blanco, como intereses, organización, y sitio web. Ninguna información de contacto será hecha pública. Por favor desmarca esta casilla si no deseas que esto suceda..
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Expansión (el siguiente paso será crear un impacto a escala regional o incluso mundial)
¿Cuánto tiempo se lleva poniendo en práctica tu iniciativa?
Operando más de 5 años
La necesidad: ¿Cuál es el problema que tratas de solucionar?
The problem is lack of opportunity for millions of children living in poverty. The problem is most acute for girls, children affected by war and AIDS orphans. Uganda has the highest school dropout rate in East Africa. According to UNESCO only 20 per cent of pupils end up completing 7th grade. Schools in villages and slum areas are dismal. Often 100 children sit on the floor with no desks, books, pencils, or paper.
La solución: ¿Cuál es tu solución? Sé específico.
L.E.A.D Uganda is an educational leadership program that transforms traumatized children living on the edges of society - AIDS orphans, former child soldiers, abducted girls, child laborers - into leaders. We locate bright and motivated children who have the raw materials to succeed but lack opportunity. We give our broken children a disciplined, loving family, so they heal. We treat the children like we care for our own children. Our teens have created a positive peer culture. Older students guide and tutor their younger "siblings".
We give our traumatized scholars an excellent education at the best boarding schools—where the elite send their offspring—so they gain the skills to become leaders. We furnish them with everything they need to excel: books, academic tutoring, clothing, medical care, leadership training, and discipline. Our students function at a high level. In the past three years, six of our high school graduates earned university scholarships. No other NGO in Uganda specializing in education has accomplished this.
Two years ago, one of our students was the first poor orphan ever elected Head Boy at the elite primary school attended by 90% of Uganda's elite. This year one of our girls was elected Head Girl.
Our work is innovative because we are not about incremental change. We transform youth that society sees as "helpless victims" into entrepreneurial leaders.We discover extraordinary minds at the bottom of society and transform their world view so they "fly." This is the profile of many innovators who changed society, such as Steven Jobs.
El Modelo: Muéstranos a través de un ejemplo específico cómo tu solución hace una diferencia, incluye tus actividades primarias
Sanyu was a 10-year-old AIDS orphan living in squalor in a rural village. She was taking care of her younger brother, Joseph, and baby sister, Sarah. They were close to starvation. Sanyu dug in people’s gardens and washed clothes to get money. Her baby sister got sick and almost died.
“We didn't have money to buy food. It is horrible to go to school on an empty stomach. At ten, I was like a mother, looking after my sister and brother. I was stuck in the village fetching water, digging for food, and collecting firewood. I would have had to get married at 12, like so many others in my village.”
We enrolled Sanyu in the top primary school in the country, along with her siblings. We gave her everything she needed to succeed in school including intensive mentoring, and a family, which helped her heal and gain confidence.
Today Sanyu is a feisty, charismatic 16-year-old who attends Seeta High School, one of the top high school in Uganda where she has been the best student for three straight terms. This past term she had a perfect 20 in 20 grade (A+ in all subjects) Sanyu was elected to student government. Sanyu has traveled to the US to help with fundraising. CNN's Inside Africa did a segment on her. UNICEF Radio featured her.
When Sanyu returns to her village, the village elders call her the “hope of the village.” She promised them she will build a clinic to treat the sick in her community. Moving one girl from charity case to leader who will help hundreds in her village and tens of thousands in her country is the difference our leadership approach makes.
El mercado: ¿Quiénes son tus pares y competidores? Identifica a otros que también estén trabajando para dar respuesta a las necesidades que tú abordas y en qué te diferencias de ellos. ¿Cuáles son los desafíos que estos jugadores podrían representar para tu éxito o crecimiento?
Most of our competitors enroll children in village schools. 80% drop out by 7th grade. A few put children in better schools, but most do not provide them with the level of care they need to excel. The Head Mistress of a primary school where we and 5 other NGOs have children said, “For them, it’s just about paying school fees. They don’t see how their children are doing.”
We do whatever it takes. Our children excel academically. Last year Amos Omoya was the top student in his district (state) on his national 7th grade exam. This term, 8 of our high school students received perfect (A-plus) grades. This year our students were elected student body president at both primary schools where we have the most students.
The challenge is to get out of the numbers game and focus on quality.
