Social Innovation Collaborations

At Catalyst Now, collaborations are driven by our members—social entrepreneurs, innovators, governments, businesses, and funders—who come together to create solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges. We focus on fostering connections, breaking down silos, and supporting cross-sector collaborations that help accelerate progress. 

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Social innovation collaborations

4139

Organisations Collaborating

52,87%

Collabs led by members of the global south

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Catalyst Now Collaborations

Explore, connect with and join our existing collaborations via the filterable list below. You can select collaborations based on issues, needs, geography, SDGs and more. Click on the cards to view more details.

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  • Regional (5)

Issue addressed

Issue addressed
  • Biodiversity & EcosystemsBiodiversity & Ecosystems
  • Circular EconomyCircular Economy
  • ClimateClimate
  • Disaster & Emergency ManagementDisaster & Emergency Management
  • Diversity & InclusionDiversity & Inclusion
  • EducationEducation
  • EnergyEnergy
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services
  • Food & AgricultureFood & Agriculture
  • HealthHealth
  • Infrastructure & HousingInfrastructure & Housing
  • LivelihoodsLivelihoods
  • Peace, Justice & InstitutionsPeace, Justice & Institutions
  • Sector Service ProvidersSector Service Providers
  • WaterWater

SDGs

SDGs
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  • SDG 1 - No Poverty (4)
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality (8)
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities (2)
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production (6)
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action (10)
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land (3)
  • SDG 16 - Peace and Justice Strong Institutions (5)
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal (16)
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger (5)
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being (14)

Open for new members

Open for new members
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  • Yes (51)

Engaging with the government

Engaging with the government
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  • No (75)
  • Yes (1)

Engaging with the private sector

Engaging with the private sector
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  • No (76)

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1 Million Asmaas

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Description

1 Million Asmaas is a movement creating a generation of youth who love and respect books, while fostering social responsibility, civic engagement, and psycho-social well-being. Our aim is to establish a library in every neighborhood around the globe. Imagine a world with 1 million trained local volunteers, reading books for fun to children in their neighborhoods. An army of change-makers creating a generation of youth and children who enjoy and respect books and foster social responsibility, civic engagement and enhanced psycho-social well-being through the establishment of a library in every neighborhood in the world. By joining this collaboration you can implement the "We Love Reading" training into your programming and show the story of the We Love Reading ambassador: Asmaa Rashed in the multi-award winning film The Neighborhood Storyteller to engage your audience. Together, let’s make this dream a reality. 1 Million Asmaas aims to increase the number of We Love Reading (WLR) ambassadors. Organizations can implement the We Love Reading training into their programming and engage their audience with the inspiring story of Asmaa Rashed portrayed in the award-winning film “The Neighborhood Storyteller”. Educators and activists can also use the film to promote the WLR training with their communities. All for free to organizations and individuals who agree to join this initiative. The site centralizes resources and enables potential partners to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and license agreement to start using the film and training.

Chairs

أسماء راشد

Francisco Alcala

Rana Dajani

Contact Person

Lana Koubaitary

50 Plus Chapter

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Description

The 50plus Chapter is a collaboration led by Lifelong, aimed at mobilizing seasoned professionals from the Baby-boomer and X Generations to contribute their expertise towards achieving the SDGs. 50plus Chapter serves as a networking platform for boomers and X-Gens interested in envisioning a society that offers new opportunities for seniors and redefines the concept of retirement, inspired and motivated by the SDGs.

Chairs

Ricardo Neves

Contact Person

Lana Koubaitary

Africa Forward

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Description

Africa Forward is an initiative co-created by the African Chapters to rapidly accelerate actions that place African challenges at the heart of collaborative, partnership-driven opportunities.

Chairs

Wamuyu Mahinda

Contact Person

Pearl Uzokwe

Ask Catalyst

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Description

1. Purpose: Contribute to AI solutions that positively impact the Global South. 2. Goals: Share best practices, discuss ethical considerations, and identify opportunities. 3. Benefits: Build & Contribute to impactful solutions, connect with experts, stay up-to-date on latest technologies, collaborate to advance AI for social good. Currently, we are working on a Gen AI that enables chatbot on WhatsApp to be able to query Catalyst 2030 and knowledge from the sector. Link to the bot: https://bit.ly/AskCatalyst01 AskCatalyst on WhatsApp - an AI solution to get information, find partners, and seek knowledge! During our CCW event, nearly 500 people actively participated in the chat.

Chairs

Abheejit K

Bienestar Personal y financiero

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Description

El objetivo de este grupo es compartir experiencias, apoyarse mutuamente a través de reuniones virtuales donde se tocan algunos aspectos de orden personal, financiero y sobre todo, planificar actividades de bienestar para los miembros del capítulo. Recientemente hemos creado una alianza con “The Wellbeing Project”, un prestigioso movimiento especializado en este tema con el propósito de crear un Hub para Latinoamérica que permita incorporar investigaciones, estudios, materiales en español con el fin de lograr llegar a un mayor numero de personas que hablan esta lengua. Se levantó una encuesta entre los miembros para determinar posibles actividades y se diseñó una serie de Webinars para cumplir un cronograma de actividades anuales con el fin de generar espacios de reflexión sobre el bienestar personal y financiero de los participantes. Tienen un grupo de WhatsApp con 36 miembros que abarcan 13 países.

Chairs

Marelisa Zuniga Noel

Mireya Vargas

Contact Person

Paula Pena

Bunyala Agri Climate Action Impact Solutions (BACAIS)

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Description

Improving farming practices in Kenya by promoting sustainable agriculture, enhancing farmers' knowledge, and boosting productivity. By advocating for climate resilience, it strives to improve rural livelihoods and ensure sustainable food security for smallholder farmers. Bunyala Agri Climate Action Impact Solutions (BACAIS) is an innovative community-driven initiative that integrates sustainable agricultural practices, climate change resilience, and economic empowerment within rural farming communities in Bunyala, Kenya. By focusing on youth and women-led enterprises, the collaboration aims to promote climate-smart farming techniques, improve local food security, and contribute to sustainable economic development. The project emphasizes leveraging local resources, technology (including renewable energy and lysis technology), and capacity-building programs to create lasting impact in the community. Key areas of focus include: Sustainable Feed Production: BACAIS promotes the production of affordable, nutritious animal and aquaculture feeds using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae technology and organic waste processing. Climate Resilience Building: Engaging farmers and communities in practices that enhance resilience to climate change, such as agroforestry, water conservation, and renewable energy for farming activities. Youth and Women Empowerment: Training youth and women to become leaders in sustainable agriculture, offering them digital skills, agricultural entrepreneurship, and access to markets. Renewable Energy Solutions: Introducing renewable energy solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of farming activities and improve energy efficiency in agricultural operations.

Chairs

John Wabwire SHIKUKU

Contact Person

Lana Koubaitary

Catalyst Co-Labs

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Description

Catalyst Co-Labs brings social entrepreneurs together with practitioners and experts from around the world for inclusive and collaborative co-design activities so they can expand their impact. Co-founded in 2020, by Therese von Blixen-Finecke, Kristin Peterson, and Winthrop Carty, Catalyst Co-Labs has united social innovators, funders, and global experts on the frontlines of the world’s biggest problems to tackle them through collaborative co-creation. Co-Lab sessions spark innovative ideas, build new partnerships, expand networks, and drive meaningful social impact. Also, by open-sourcing all solutions, Catalyst Co-Labs helps accelerate real systems change. With a proven track record of mobilizing experts across 40+ countries, Catalyst Co-Labs has delivered tangible results, such as advancing governments’ climate policy recommendations and improving mental health education for children in conflict zones. Email for more information: info@catalyst-colabs.org

Chairs

Kristin Peterson

Therese von Blixen-Finecke

Winthrop Carty

Contact Person

Lana Koubaitary

Catalyst Systems Change 2 Human Development LABs

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Description

People in positions of power with decision-making authority, generally experience high levels of stress and burnout. The result is that it can create a disconnect with themselves and their environment. This group believes that a lack of balance and the personal state of health holistically (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) has a direct influence on the decision-making of people in power. This systems change initiative integrates the total human being and believes that an urgent change in the mindset of leaders, government officials, funders and others is needed.

Chairs

Soraya Sánchez

Contact Person

Susana Del Mar Ramirez

Catalyst Youth – ASEAN

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Chairs

Hafiza Binti Abdul Samath

Contact Person

John Paul Uminga

Catalyst Youth – Global

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Description

Catalyst Youth - Global is rooted in the recognition that the perspectives of young individuals are integral for driving social innovation and shaping the future. This initiative is dedicated to fortifying the Catalyst Now ecosystem by empowering individuals aged 18-35 through collaborative efforts, continuous learning, and active engagement.

Chairs

Andrés Felipe Pinzón Hernández

Haya Al-Kubati

Contact Person

Maria Ollé

Catalysts for Climate

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Description

In 2022, a group of seasoned climate action innovators within the Catalyst 2030 network responded to the IPCC's call for a significant reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions. The Catalysts for Climate group, earlier known as the South x South Alliance for Equitable Green Development, aims to position social innovators from the Global South as key players in climate change policy and funding. Their 2022 report, "Local Solutions from the Global South," showcases scalable innovations in healthcare, agriculture, food security, circular economies, and housing. Supported by a Rockefeller Foundation grant, the group convened in Bellagio, Italy, in November 2023 to develop strategies for inclusion in funding corridors and representation in policy discussions. They officially launched their strategy at COP28 in December 2023, advocating for a social innovation pillar at COP and collaboration with the World Bank on a social innovation and civil society framework. This framework, introduced at the 2024 Spring Meetings, integrates grassroots solutions from the Global South with the World Bank's resources. The Alliance also collaborates with the Climate Champions team to increase the visibility of social innovators in key policy discussions. During Catalysing Change Week 2024, they initiated dialogue with the World Bank and the Climate Champions team, advocating for the inclusion of local solutions and social innovators as co-creators of change, not mere beneficiaries.

Chairs

Helmy Abouleish

Shiv Kumar

Sheela Patel

Contact Person

Avani Parekh

CEAN – Climate and Ecological Action Network (Yemen)

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Chairs

Muneer Alashmali

Contact Person

Ghufran Abudayyeh

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Our Ecosystem Partners

These are the social entrepreneur fellowship organisations that helped to establish Catalyst Now