Changemaking
Why understanding the context of change – the technologies that drive it and the ecosystems that support it are important, examining specific innovations aimed at solving big problems is also important. Framed in the UN Sustainability Goals, social innovation applies the tools of business to drive social and economic development, equality, environmental responsibility and more. Not only do we need to examine the big picture of how social change happens and the roles individuals play in leading change, we are also need to examine specific initiatives and their impacts.
Challenge Welcomes Syrian Refugees
This article appeared in the Toronto Sun and was published on August 25, 2016 As a fresh-faced Ryerson University graduate student, Wendy Cukier embraced the opportunity to take part in Operation Lifeline, an initiative that helped privately sponsor and settle 60,000...
Ryerson celebrates success of Syrian sponsorship challenge
This article appeared on the Toronto Star and was published on July 21, 2016 When Wendy Cukier first challenged her colleagues and students at Ryerson University a year ago to step up and help sponsor Syrian refugees to Canada, her goal was modest: forming 10...
Wendy Cukier : Social Innovation in the New Economy
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