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🌟 Celebrating Social Innovators in Training: Highlights from the 33rd GreenHouse Social Impact Showcase 🌟 Last week, GreenHouse hosted its 33rd Social Impact Showcase at United College, shining a spotlight on the innovative student-led ventures driving social and environmental progress. With over 1,000 students empowered and 125+ ventures launched, GreenHouse continues to be a hub for changemakers at the University of Waterloo. 💡 Meet the 2023 Social Impact Fund Winners: These incredible teams received funding to advance their ventures: Enyana Health ($3,000): Creating Amatuungo Aid, a mobile triaging system empowering Ugandan farmers with accessible veterinary support. Impactfy ($3,000): Leveraging AI to connect volunteers with opportunities aligned to their skills and passions. Mamo Connect ($1,500): Facilitating virtual exchanges to promote peace, education, and mentorship for African youth. Hunarsa-Ehsaas ($1,500): Developing an AI-driven platform to improve employability and soft skills in South Asia. 🏆 Changemaker Awards also recognized four outstanding individuals for their leadership and impact in the GreenHouse community. And there’s more to celebrate! University of Waterloo - United College's work through GreenHouse and FlintHub was nationally recognized by the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship for advancing social and Indigenous entrepreneurship. This event was a testament to the power of community, collaboration, and innovation to address global challenges. Are you ready to make an impact? Learn more about GreenHouse and how you can join the next wave of Social Innovators in Training in Winter 2025 Application link: https://lnkd.in/gA8iQKux #SocialImpact #Innovation #GreenHouse #Changemakers #Entrepreneurship

This Global Entrepreneurship Week, University of Waterloo is profiling the work of Julia Baribeau , one of our amazing GreenHouse alumni! Read through Julia's journey to see how GreenHouse helped her find a pathway to empowering communities and create meaningful change both locally and around the world.    "As an engineering student, I always wanted to apply my technical skills to solving social and environmental problems, and GreenHouse really gave me the support I needed to start having an impact."   Curious about how you can begin your journey of changemaking on a global scale? Check out INNOV 201: Social Innovation for Global Impact - being offered for the first time next term! 🌎 🔗Link to Social Innovation and Impact Minor: https://lnkd.in/gEY9QsKA

Next semester, Winter 2025 John Abraham will be taking you through a journey of experiences that will shape your understanding of social innovation for global impact. See below, what this journey entails: INNOV 201 - Social Innovation for Global Impact

Each term, GreenHouse hosts the Social Impact Showcase to celebrate the achievements of our students and award grants from the Social Impact Fund. Students, faculty and staff, and community members are all welcome to attend. The students will be competing for two $3,000 and two $1,500 grants to grow their social and/or environmental impact initiatives. We are excited and proud to be hosting the 32nd Social Impact Showcase. Join us in celebrating youth-led social innovation, entrepreneurship and impact on Wednesday, November 20th | 4:00-5:30 p.m. at United College (Alumni Hall). The Showcase creates a unique and valuable opportunity for our students to connect with community members who may support them on their journey in refining their ideas. 

Check out this great event by Young and Restless! We'll be there - will you!?

On October 23rd, from 5:00-6:30 p.m, drop by GreenHouse (UTD 164) for Demo Day. Students from Social Innovators in Training will be showcasing their ideas, looking for feedback, and building community.  It's a can't-miss opportunity to enjoy some snacks and see the future in action! 

Come see social impact in action!    On October 23rd, from 5:00-6:30 p.m, drop by GreenHouse (UTD 164) for Demo Day. Students from Social Innovators in Training will be showcasing their ideas, looking for feedback, and building community.  It's a can't-miss opportunity to enjoy some snacks and see the future in action.    Link to reserve a spot:  https://lnkd.in/gzwcKPZ3 

Seun has graciously run this session for GreenHouse in the past - it was full of learning, support, and reflection. If you missed it, check out this opportunity below!

📣 Calling all community members interested in social prescribing! Share your perspectives on the benefits, barriers, and opportunities of implementing social prescribing in Waterloo Region at a new community enagement series co-hosted by GreenHouse and University of Waterloo Faculty of Health as part of the HLTH 480: Competencies in Health capstone course. 📅 Monday, September 30 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Problem Finding Engage in world café-style discussions to better understand social prescribing. 📅 Monday, November 4 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Co-Creation Hear from students about identified challenges and potential pathways for implementation. Share your insights and brainstorm solutions. 📅 Monday, November 25 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Demo Day Students will present their final solution ideas. Provide feedback and help build pathways for future implementation. 📍 Location: United College, 190 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, ON Your participation requires no advance preparation—just bring your insights and enthusiasm! RSVP below and share this post with others who might be interested. https://lnkd.in/e-jKsanK

🌍 Join Us for a New Engagement Series on Health and Climate Change! 🌱 GreenHouse and University of Waterloo Faculty of Health are co-hosting a new community engagement series as part of the HLTH 480: Competencies in Health capstone course. If you're a sustainability or health professional, this is a unique opportunity to work with students to address pressing local climate-related health challenges! 📅 Friday, September 27 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Problem Finding Engage in world café-style discussions to better understand the climate and health challenges we face. 📅 Friday, November 1 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Co-Creation  Hear from students about identified challenges and potential health interventions. Share your insights and brainstorm solutions. 📅 Friday, November 22 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Demo Day  Students will present their final solution ideas. Provide feedback and help build pathways for future implementation. 📍 Location: United College, 190 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, ON Your participation requires no advance preparation—just bring your insights and enthusiasm! RSVP below and share this post with others who might be interested. Let’s work together to create a healthier, more sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/gCuyQthz #Health #Sustainability #ClimateChange #CommunityEngagement #UniversityOfWaterloo Tania Del Matto Jennifer Yessis, PhD