Economic Opportunities

“Nature sustains us, yet we face challenges from pests and unpredictable weather that affect our livelihoods. We often find ourselves uncertain about how to adapt and when to take action.”  – Explains N Guessan Aya Ella Roseline, member of the Divo community in Côte d’Ivoire and one of the local women contributing to the NbS…

Kakuma refugee camp is home to over 250,000 refugees of over 23 nationalities, with a large population of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 years. These young people have aspirations to generate an income, be self-reliant, and support their families. Every day, they face a myriad of challenges in these efforts, including delays…

This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with refugees – for a world where all refugees are welcomed.  Durable solutions to forced displacement and welcoming communities for refugees are needed more than ever. And everyone has a role to play. Governments, NGOs, community organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, and refugees themselves are all essential to…

Refugee youth have the talent, energy, and potential to positively impact their communities. Yet, they are often excluded from the spaces where decisions are made. WUSC is committed to advancing refugee leadership and creating opportunities for refugee youth to grow and develop skills they can use to advocate for what matters most to them and…

Results of the 2021 – 2023 Partner Innovation Fund Cohort With more than 120 million people forcibly displaced around the world, all organizations, institutions, and businesses need to examine how they can better integrate refugees and other displaced people into their programs and services. Stand alone initiatives for refugees are no longer sufficient to enable…

As social innovators and funders from across Canada gather for the Social Finance Forum in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, WUSC is pleased to announce one of our own most recent social impact investments.  WUSC’s agenda has grown over the years as we have matured as an organization and young people’s needs and opportunities have evolved.…

Canada’s commitment to expanding durable solutions for refugees through new complementary pathways has been demonstrated through initiatives like the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), offering skilled refugees a chance to immigrate to Canada while also enabling Canadian employers to access a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings. At the Global Refugee Forum,…

Results of the 2021 – 2023 Partner Innovation Fund Cohort Our current climate crisis is something that deeply affects everyone around the world. There is an urgent and unmet need for solutions at the local level that, together, can have a global impact. Yet not everyone has the same access to the resources that would…

There are many ways to address today’s most pressing global challenges. We believe the most effective ones are grounded in the experience and expertise of community-based organizations who are closest to the challenges and opportunities impacting their communities.  Our Partner Innovation Fund supports inclusive social innovation and social entrepreneurship through two-year awards given to community-based…

Known as the “Warm Heart of Africa,” Malawi is renowned for its friendly communities and rich cultural heritage, providing a strong foundation for socio-economic development initiatives. In this vibrant environment, Takuya, a Canadian volunteer from Vancouver, British Columbia, applies his extensive expertise in computer programming and digital technology solutions to support local efforts to improve…