Chairs
Alan Braithwaite
Meenakshi Gupta
Contact Person
Louis Toussaint
Number of members
Maria Cecilia Pena Peralta, Pradeep Mohapatra, MS Subi, Andrew Mangeni, Cris Ndlovu, Amanda Mealand, Jonas Morton Phiri, Paulomi Bhattacharyya, Merve Kavas, Nduku Louis Tebi, Emilie Abdallah, Andreas Papp, Arthur Wood, Fiona Rutherford, Ahmad Qais Anvary, Dennis Ekwere, Sandhya Naidu Janardhan, Marilena Kollia, Mamadou DIAWARA, Abdulwhab mohammed Abdualwhab, Taj, Juha-Matti Kingelin, Lucy Naserian Shonko, Erick Kiarie, Sadabieu Sulaiman Quraishi, VELVIN OCHIENG, Juliana Gatti Rodrigues, Patrick Schofield, Angwere Azah, Kedareswar Chaudhury, Yusuf Oduor, Zola NDONITA, Nsimire Aston, Tabe Njume, Terence Asitibasi, Kristine Pearson, Yemisi Jeff-Agboola, Hawi Rapudo, Tim Bett, Olivier Nkunzurwanda, Brian Maina, Ajit Vahadane, Amanda Campbell, Walusimbi Raymond, Sipho Mwanza, Giuliana Hayes, Lubna Dajani, Issifu Sulemana, Yagmur Kirac, Brian Tumwesigye, Robert Okodia, Daniel Kisekka, Tusiime Kenneth, Robyn Whittaker, Abhinav Dutta, Alex Todd, Alex Ross, Andrés Roure Cuzzoni, Bhupendra Mishra, Chakradhar Iyyunni, Christine Namusaazi, Christopher Wisdom Penu, Gaby Arenas de Meneses, Gary Cohen, George Kapataies, Harriet Mukajambo, Dr. Jackie Kassouf Maalouf, Jimmy Johnston MBE, Joanna Kucharczyk - Jurgielewicz, Kavindi Bandara, Lily Scheuerpflug, Lucy Perkins, Mike Feerick, Mohammed Sadeck, Monica Schroeder, Murad Elmaryami, Natalie Melare, Piotr Kołodziej, Runa Khan, Saleem Pothiwala, Shah Abdus Salam, Yndira Diaz, Rebecca Obasi, Emmanuel Okiria, Ladji Fainke, Isaac Ashige, Edward Ssenyange, Konrad Borowski, Eric Onyango, Immad Ahmed, Alan Braithwaite, Meenakshi Gupta, Louis Toussaint
Engagement with Government
No
Engagement with Private sector
No
Chairs
Connect with Social Entrepreneurs around the world and influence policy and practice to address global poverty
Collaborators
Full time social worker wish to expand network abroad - Working on a mobile app for the same
Alex Ross
To collaborate with fellow Catalysts to amplify voice and reduce inequity
Andrés' interest in joining Catalyst 2030 likely derives from his commitment to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aligns with Catalyst 2030's mission. His extensive experience in international development, expertise in innovative knowledge management and customised learning frameworks, leadership and conflict resolution skills, and deep understanding of cross-sector collaboration can significantly contribute to the network. Furthermore, his work on Propel, a tool designed for organisational learning and knowledge management, can provide valuable insights for leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency and impactful outcomes within Catalyst 2030.
We joined Catalyst 2030 from the very beginning and since that we collaborate with the Latam Chapter because we are a believers that we can achieve more impact collaborating across different sectors and regions.
To connect with social entrepreneurs across the world and build big community to solve most Africa problems affecting youth
Bhupendra Mishra
Connect, Collaborate, Contribute- Catalyst for a change
Connect with Social Entrepreneurs around the world and influence policy and practice to address global poverty
I share the commitment and mission of the network
the Social Enterprise Mouvement through collaboration with the aim to unable communities to lead the implementation of the SDGs including Peace, Justice, and Inclusion.
I am motivated by the passion to make positive and long lasting impact to the community
I always try to learn from people by networking. This is the motivation
ISSTA will share experiences on challenges to sustainable development in Uganda and Africa in general. It will seek replication models of various response actions that network NSAs have implemented to circumvent inclusive growth challenges in which duty bearers have blocked progress on SDGs achievement in areas of climate justice, health justice, fair distribution of economic opportunities, human rights observance in a context of newly found oil and mineral wealth and the ensuant land grabbing.
Yndira Diaz
Joining Catalyst 2030 stems from a deep desire to make a positive impact on the world. Witnessing pressing global challenges, I felt compelled to be part of a movement that aligns with my vision of a just and sustainable future. Catalyst 2030’s collaborative approach, uniting social entrepreneurs and change-makers, inspired me. I believe that together, we can tackle complex issues more effectively. Joining this community fuels my determination to contribute meaningfully to social change
To leverage my skills and experience to foster change and inspire impact globally and to the communities around me. To create networks that will provide more growth opportunities. To gain knowledge and expertise on how i can help others achieve their goals
• Mise en relation avec les investisseurs et d’autres entrepreneurs pour de possibilité de partage d’expérience, d’apprentissage et de collaboration collective pour atteindre les ODD
• Avoir des nouvelles idées par le biais des formations et des sessions de travail collectif
Peopled is a social enterprise start-up with an ambitious goal to reduce inequality by connecting disadvantaged people with volunteers and donors supporting their cause. I trust that wonderful partnerships and collaboration could arise from the connection with peers in Catalyst 2030 who share a similar purpose. I also believe the connection with leaders who have longer experience in pursuing an impact on inequality and other SDGs could bring invaluable learning.
I aim to empower marginalized youth through Catalyst 2030 by creating inclusive programs and advocating for their integration. I'll contribute expertise in youth development, collaborative strategies, and diverse stakeholder engagement. In return, I look forward to learning from members' experiences, accessing resources, receiving mentorship, and amplifying impact through global partnerships.
I am interested in participating in the Catalyst 2030 because I believe it will provide me with the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the world. I am also excited to be a part of a community of people who are passionate about making a positive impact and allow me to learn from their expertise and experience, and to network with other talented individuals. It will also be a platform to us to exchange knowledge and information and come up with solutions.
We specialize in mobilizing youth and vulnerable communities for climate resilience in their countries and communities. We have learnt a lot working in th refugee context and use humanitarian principles and values as the foundation of our climate resilience strategies, focusing social solidarity economies.
I feel the core values and the principals that are the base of Catalyst reflect my own.
Access to young entrepreneurs, seeking to make a change and implement the UN 17-SDG's.
Joanna Kucharczyk - Jurgielewicz
Be part of a leading group that promotes social innovation; networking, funnding opportunities, learning, collaborating
Kavindi Bandara
Support Collaboration: As a person I can help connect ideas and people by facilitating sector dialogue, helping to align different stakeholders, and assisting with brainstorming and ideation processes.
Opportunities for Impactful Collaboration: I’m interested in being part of projects or conversations where I can help generate new ideas, solve problems, and facilitate progress toward shared goals. Being involved in meaningful, long-term efforts for positive social change.
I believe in creating unconventional solutions to humanity's greatest problems and as a catalyst, I get the networks, resources and opportunity to do exactly that!
I bring apicultural + climate + engineering expertise across a wide array of geographies to the table, and hope to contribute a systems-level approach to climate adaptation. I would be honoured to share my experience and insights regarding agricultural innovation with others.
From the community, I am looking for scaling partners and funding avenues that will help Beekon to deploy in the regions most threatened by flooding. I hope to collaborate with other initiatives that share overlap with our mission.
Collaboration is key to impact
I have been for years now in support of achieving a sustainable future
Appartenir à un réseau d'entrepreneur sociaux d'envergure mondiale pour des collaborations diverses, des échanges d'expériences, des formations et surtout des support techniques et/ou financiers pour mieux répondre aux préoccupations des cibles des activités mis en place. Aussi faire connaitre et valoriser le rôle d'entrepreneurs sociaux.
Prominent characteristics is that I am a result oriented and an excellent team player with the aim of contributing to the SDGs achievement globally by 2030.
Merve Kavas
I would like to learn more and develop PUI's approach towards the SGDs as they relate to MHPSS.
Monica Schroeder
Murad Elmaryami
I belive Catalyst Now is a space where we can share experiences, grow together and help each other reach our own missions and our common goal to make the world a better place for everyone.
Learn
share experiences
networking
Collaboration
job opportunities
We were motivated to joint catalyst because we are passionate about driving social change, collaborating with others to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
I am looking to learn from other members, benefit from resources and share lessons from projects I have managed from the Global South. I am also looking to share experiences and benefit from adaptable best practices.
I believe that the platforms I've founded can be a powerful contributor to creating an enabling environment for social innovators and social entrepreneurs to flourish across Africa. Directly through providing an infrastructure solution to raise the funds needed for 1000's of impact focused projects at to provide evidence of impact to supports - enabling sustainable committed communities of funders.
I attended the launch of AfricaForward Nov '23. I committed to specific deliverables from that.
By joining the Catalyst 2030 community, I hope to bring forward the importance of sustainable work in countries like Senegal where food security and daily lives have been adversely affected by climate change. I look forward to connecting with similar organizations and learn from them what works and what does not work. I believe a community where experiences are shared for the overall welfare of all is very needed in today's world of philanthropy, and that is what I would like to be a part of.
I believe that embracing broader perspectives of the world can eliminate inefficiencies in how we approach systems change and extend positive lasting impact in the world. I am glad I am part of a community in which I get to meet some of the World's best social innovators.
Initiative to actively engage, involve and empower youth and women groups to participate in Local Enomic Development activities to uplifit their life wellbeing.
To bring Positive changes
The Sunday Basil Agba Legacy Foundation is motivated to join Catalyst 2030 in order to contribute to and benefit from the innovative environment fostered by this movement. The Foundation is enthusiastic about sharing its knowledge, resources and advocacy efforts while also collaborating with members to accelerate progress, towards achieving the Development Goals (SDGs).By engaging in this shared interaction the Foundation aims to contribute to shifts and fostering an all encompassing global comm
Commitment to collaboration and shared work, to exploring and practicing the ways in which we can enable this, and to evolving powerful and effective social change ecosystems. Desire to be connected with others who share the same goals and who are willing to experiment with, articulate, advocate for and study new approaches into the relationality and trust that allow shared work to occur.
There are social problems and unmet needs I encounter within my community, so joining this Catalyst 2030 will inspire me to network, collaborate to help me find some solution for my community needs, I look forward to making my community a better place to live in..
My organisation Community Design Agency is currently in the growth phase. I believe that being a part of Catalyst wil provide access to resources and knowledge exchange with others who are in a similar phase as well as those who have successfully established their organisations. I am also looking for form meaningful collaborations to bring about spatial transformation to create a more equitable built environment.
to efficiently and efficiently acquire the skills and knowledge
I joined Catalyst 2030 to create social change and impact the world positively. As a global network working towards the UN SDGs, their focus on collaboration and innovation aligns with my goals. After six months of active membership, I aim to continue contributing by sharing insights and supporting initiatives in education and climate change. I seek new perspectives, learning opportunities, and collaboration to drive sustainable solutions and meaningful change.
I believe collaboration and peer to peer knowledge sharing are key to achieving SDGs
I am very enthusiastic about achieving SDGs and Catalyst 20230 gives an opportunity to share,learn from a global pool of likeminded people
As a social entrepreneur engaged in equipping the youth with relevant knowledge and skills, I would like to share ideas, tools, and best practices with like-minded people from the Catalyst 2030 movement to contribute towards the achievement of SDG 4.
Being part of an amazing team that effortlessly works to create sustainable changes in the community
As a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Vibrant Voices Village Community Based Organization My motivation to be part of Catalyst 2030 stems from a deep commitment to sustainable development and a desire to contribute to systemic change on a global scale. Catalyst 2030 represents a unique platform where like-minded individuals and organizations collaborate to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Being a part of this movement aligns perfectly with my passion for driving social impact and my experience in advocating for sustainable solutions in communities.
As someone deeply involved in grassroots initiatives, particularly in water efficiency and community development projects, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of collective action. Catalyst 2030 offers an opportunity to amplify these efforts by connecting with a global network of changemakers, sharing knowledge, and learning from innovative approaches across different sectors.
I am particularly motivated by the chance to work alongside pioneers in social entrepreneurship and sustainable development, as this collaboration can lead to innovative solutions that address complex global challenges. Being part of Catalyst 2030 would not only enhance my capacity to effect change but also allow me to contribute my insights and experiences to a broader conversation, ultimately helping to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
Joining Catalyst 2030 is not just an opportunity to be part of a global movement; it’s a commitment to pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and working tirelessly to achieve a world where the SDGs are not just aspirations but realities.
Faire partie d'un réseau permettant un partage d'expériences, un appui mutuel, un renforcement de capacités afin d'atteindre mon objectif qui est d'opérer un changement systémique dans mon pays à travers le leadership dans l'éducation

