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The Ceasefire Support Group (CfSG), advocates for a Gaza ceasefire. With 91 members from 20 countries, it supports grassroots social innovators, fosters dialogue, and builds solidarity for decolonization and justice. The Ceasefire Support Group (CfSG) came together in March 2024 as an initiative by the India chapter of Catalyst 2030 to support the UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine in March 2024. It now has 91 members from about 20 countries. A Collective Statement, drafted by the CfSG, accepted and approved by the NAISE (India) Executive Group, was further supported by other country chapters of Tunisia, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Mauritania, and the Regional chapter of MENA. While the CfSG continues to advocate for a ceasefire its vision and mission have evolved. CfSG Vision: An ecosystem of social innovation and impact grounded in the ethics of care, mutuality, and justice. CfSG Mission: Supporting grassroots social innovators to overcome systemic barriers of apartheid and colonialism by creating a community-led network that democratises social impact. Collaborations There are two collaborations under the CfSG "Listening and Learning" is a Catalyst 2030 collaboration under the Ceasefire Support Group. It invites all those who are keen towards magnifying the voice of Palestinians and other communities affected by settler-colonial violence in order to: Create a safe space for dialogue Gather experience and evidence to inform solutions guided by communities affected by colonial violence Create awareness and cultivate empathy "Solutions and Resourcing" is another Catalyst 2030 collaboration under the aegis of the Ceasefire Support Group. This group seeks to harness the power of collective action to support social innovators and communities subjected to apartheid and settler-colonial violence in Palestine and other affected countries. It works with affected communities to: - Support grassroots social innovators in designing and implementing strategic social innovation interventions. - Build bridges between local and global social impact ecosystems. - Collate best practices of innovation, resistance, resilience, and relief from decolonisation struggles across the globe.

The Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs creates a global network where seasoned entrepreneurs share their wisdom, tackle challenges like succession, financial planning, and identity shifts, and support the next generation of change-makers. The Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs is building a supportive global network of social entrepreneurs where hard-won wisdom can be shared with one another and with those following in their footsteps. It is vital that ‘elders’ in this field share the experience, knowledge and wisdom they have cultivated over the years, as well as gaining support as they move through new stages in their career. The challenges they face can include succession or transition planning, financial provision for later life, a crisis of identity once they leave their organisation or the potential for mission drift within their organisation. Our aims are to build a supportive network of social entrepreneurs and change makers across the ecosystem, sharing the wisdom of elder Social Entrepreneurs to benefit each generation to come.

The Gender collaboration focuses on: engaging youth from high-risk communities to reduce crime and creating safer, inclusive workspaces, with a focus on women's safety, to promote positive change and gender equality in formal settings. Launched in October 2024, this collaboration has 2 subgroups: - Youth Engagement to Reduce Crime: Aimed at breaking the cycle of crime, this initiative engages with children and young individuals from high-risk communities to prevent further criminal activity and create opportunities for positive change. - Workspace Safety and Gender: Focused on formal workspaces, this initiative aspires to establish standards that prioritize safety, with a central focus on women's experiences, to foster inclusive and secure environments.

The Jena Declaration invites local sustainable change, mobilizing people globally for impactful outcomes. By assembling diverse signatories to encourage communities and governments to actively drive change in favor of sustainability. The UN Agenda 2030 with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is under a lot of pressure. Most experts share the view that humanity is on the way to miss it. The Jena Declaration is based on the conviction that the most important reason for this is, that the currently dominating strategy from the top is not reaching the most important partner for the needed societal transformation: the everyday people, the citizens of the planet. To reach them, The Jena Declaration calls for a new strategy to reach ways of living sustainably everywhere. Respecting cultural and regional specificity and aesthetics for dealing with nature, of nature that we are all part of, shall enable culturally and regionally differentiated pathways towards global sustainability. Integrating the arts and sciences can foster creativity and innovation, leading to sustainable solutions that resonate emotionally and intellectually with people. This holistic approach can inspire communities to engage with sustainability in a way that feels meaningful and joyful. By blending artistic expression with scientific knowledge, we can create a future that not only meets our needs but also nurtures our spirit and connection to the planet. Everyone is invited to join as a signatory here: https://www.thejenadeclaration.org/sign "In times of growing nationalism, there is no alternative to united, coordinated action in a global perspective of the citizens of the planet to ensure a sustainable futures!" (Benno Werlen, Founder, TJD)

The VartaLeap coalition is a cross-sectoral group of 90 youth engaging the development sector, government, media, institutions, and UN agencies who seek to create a movement towards a new norm – Every Youth A Jagrik and Every Space Nurturing Jagriks. Our Vision: All formal & non-formal learning spaces & systems become crucibles of grassroots leadership for young people (specially women) by co-creating vibrant cross sectoral ecosystems. Our Mission: Every youth a Jagrik, every space nurturing Jagriks becomes a norm (Jagrik is a self-awakened active citizen not only leading the change but also being the change) Key Concept at the centre of our strategy : Co-creating 5th Spaces The 5th Space is a space that exists beyond and between the 4 legitimate spaces occupied by youth that is Family, Friends, Education/ Career and Leisure/ Entertainment.These erstwhile spaces for youth are often governed by others and the rules of these spaces are often not set by young people.The 5th Space on the other hand is a safe and non judgemental space that: 1. is co- created and co-led by young people 2. offers compelling experiential Self to Society Journeys, focussing on a. Deep Self Awareness b. Building relationships with ‘others’ 3. Social Action 4. Facilitates cross border peer and intergenerational dialogue 5. Nurtures social inclusion, holistic development and social hope

Ubuzima Innovation Hub (UIH) – is not another NGO, it is a lifeline dedicated to transform mental health support for Rwandan youths. At UIH, we serve as a direct link, connecting them with free access to clinical psychologists, doctors, and counsellors to tackle mental health crisis affecting Rwandan youths. Additionally, we provide community education, educational workshops and lifetime interventions to revolutionalize mental health work in Rwandan youths as overlooked segment