By: Angelica Recierdo
Social enterprises and the people that make them possible work in every field. Here’s a list of who to pay attention to and how they are innovating in ways around us.
Education
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826 National provides tutoring and writing help to students of all ages in a space of creative empowerment.
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Innova conceptualized an affordable and sustainable education system from the ground up for Peruvian youth.
Health
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MediSafe has installed a social support feature to encourage patients to adhere to their medications.
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Dimagi designs software to be utilized in resource-poor clinical settings globally.
Tech
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Beacon of Hope uses technology to alert law enforcement when a woman is taken against her will.
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Team GHS’ Robby the Robot incentivizes users to recycle in their homes and neighborhoods.
Design
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Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena is addressing the nearing population boom with participatory design in building sustainable cities for the future.
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Positive Aging Solutions applies universal design to address the needs of the increasing elderly population.
Business
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Cignifi is innovating the way people receive credit scores and tapping into their potential to access life-changing financial services.
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Christine Bader is mixing morality with business.
