
Models that Inspire
Explore some models that inspire below to gather a deeper understanding of the research and practice related to the best interdisciplinary thinking and innovation from across the private, public, and non-profit sectors that have informed the SIE CoLab. More "Models That Inspire" to come...
TOSTAN
This is a powerful example of how systems change can be catalyzed when all four spheres of
the SIE CoLab's Adaptive SIE Framework
for Systems Change are working in synergy.
Tostan: Tostan empowers communities to develop and achieve their vision for the future and inspires large-scale movements leading to dignity for all.
TERRACYCLE
This is a good example of Social Enterprise
(Sphere 4).
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TerraCycles: TerraCycles" TerraCycles' mission is to eliminate the Idea of Waste®. Businesses, government entities, and people like you work with us globally to keep trash out of landfills or from incineration. Through collaboration and innovation, they've developed the world's first solutions in everything from recycling to reuse.
BRAC
This is a powerful example of leveraging
all four spheres of the SIE CoLab's
Adaptive SIE Framework for Systems Change.
BRAC: BRAC's mission is to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and social injustice. Their interventions aim to achieve large scale, positive changes through economic and social programmes that enable women and men to realise their potential.
PLASTICBANK
This is a good example of Human-Centered Design for Social Innovation (Sphere 2) and a Hybrid Impact Organization/Impact Economy (Sphere 4).
PlasticBank: We Can Empower a Regenerative Society.
By collecting, recycling, and reprocessing ocean-bound plastic waste – and supporting collector communities along the way – we can reduce our need for virgin plastic while creating lasting environmental, social and economic impact.
VISIONSPRING
This is a good example of Human-Centered Design for Social Innovation (Sphere 2) and a Hybrid Impact Organization/Impact Economy (Sphere 4).
VisionSpring: Eyeglasses are a powerful social and economic development tool. VisionSpring provides affordable eyeglasses, vision screening and training so that non-profits, social entrepreneurs, government agencies, and corporate clients can bring the wonder of clear vision to their communities.
JAIPUR RUGS
This is a good example of Social Enterprise
(Sphere 4).
Jaipur Rugs: When everyone reaches their full potential, the entire society is uplifted. Following this vision, in 2004 Jaipur Rugs Foundation (JRF) was founded. Its mandate is reaching out to remote rural areas and establish bonds with the village communities, so that they can start weaving not only rugs but also their own lives.