Our Impact
Download our SIP Reports to learn about the process, learning, and impact we have had so far.
Latest News
Lendara SIP - Expanding the impact of the SIP beyond organizations!
After finishing the Lendara SIP, André Meira, the passionate leader who brought this cause to our team, has established strategic relationships with Oikocredit and a mentor from UC Berkeley. He has also validated Lendara’s business model through the UDAX acceleration program, delivered in collaboration with UC Berkeley and Ripple.
In addition, Kiyasha Naidu, a volunteer who joined the project through Women in Agile (WiA), described her experience with the SIP and Lendara as one of the most intellectually stimulating and rewarding social innovation initiatives she has participated in. We are in conversations to partner with WiA for future SIPs.
2026 Reports
Challenge: How might we reduce the negative mental health impacts associated with increasing reliance on AI and social media while helping people build healthier relationships with technology?
Challenge: How might we address the financial and governance needs of global impact investors to enable catalytic investments in Brazilian small farmers while maintaining trust, accountability, and alignment with investor mandates?
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2023, 2024 & 2025 Reports
Challenge: To help more people be actively involved in the Community Garden (CG), by understading the learning opportunities, physical and mental health benefits the CG brings.
Challenge: Help the Notworking 2 Networkin (N2N) have a space to
support newcomers on their pathway to finding new jobs, keeping the balance in giving/receiving?
Challenge: Increase the interest of companies in hiring Latin American newcomer professionals, so they have greater access to matching employment opportunites, and can contribute their skills and talents to the Canadian workforce.
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Yu-Ju | Volunteer
“Being a volunteer within the SIP program allowed me to tangibly participate in understanding and addressing a community challenge that may have larger knock-on effects on people and the community. I would
recommend this to anyone who wants to
contribute to a sustainable cause and help others, or to do something that is not their daily work routine and it will feel good in the end.”
Daniela | Community
“We (N2N) are immensely grateful for the outstanding support provided by the SIP team. The dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence they have shown throughout the time of the project have significantly impacted our organization and the community we serve.”
Swaraj | Volunteer
“I would like to thank our expert facilitators in navigating us and developing a solution for real-world problems faced by our community
garden. Listening to experts in the field,
conducting user interviews was a wholesome experience. This empowering program has profoundly shaped my journey towards
cultivating a sustainable future for all.”