The fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) is designed to support Canadian small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) testing innovative solutions that advance gender equality in the Global South. FIT's goal is to cultivate a working environment in which SMOs are empowered to experiment, fail, adapt, and try again.
In Nampula, Mozambique, climate change is posing a major threat to lives and livelihoods. In recent years, drought and reduced rainfall have caused a water shortage, while changing weather systems have produced cyclones, storms and other threats.
Supported by FIT, Waterlution and Girl Move Academy tested an innovative solution to empower 100…
Organization : Waterlution
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This innovative solution will use a Design Thinking methodology to engage and encourage collaboration among groups of marginalized women,…
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This innovative solution will test technology-supported access to gender-sensitive, self-paced, digital learning materials to the most…
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Alitus Femina is working to reduce Sexually Transmitted Grades (STGs) – sex in exchange for positive grades – a practice that…
Learn MoreMotivated by personal stories and experience, Faduma Gure and Khalid Hashi are working closely with organizations in Somalia to design solutions for pressing health challenges.
Here are a just a few initiatives we think capture the spirit of creativity and innovation…