Indigenous wisdom and the fight to save Senegal's mangroves

Why It Matters

Kawawana underscores the power of Indigenous conservation while exposing the complex challenges communities confront. There’s an inherent tension in "protection": securing resources for one group can unintentionally inflict hardship on others.

Circular economy, circular opportunity: Turning waste into wealth in Senegal

Why It Matters

With rising sea levels and increasing pressure on natural resources, Senegal's future hinges on sustainable solutions. A circular economy offers a pathway to a more resilient and equitable future for the country.

Garbage idea? How the University of Victoria teamed with waste pickers in Brazil to build a university

Why It Matters

Empowering global learning goes beyond supporting institutions with funds. This is a prime example of building knowledge across cultures, languages and even continents while helping solve the climate crisis.

Report Card: Non-profit leaders give their score for Federal Budget 2024

Why It Matters

The broad positive impact that social purpose organizations have on Canadian society is often underappreciated or misunderstood. Social purpose leaders share their thoughts on the federal budget and how it will impact their organizations and the communities they support - including yours.