A federally-funded collaboration between two Guelph and London organizations aims to make long-term sustainable impacts in the two cities.
Together, 10C Shared Space and London’s Pillar Nonprofit Network received $899,921 from the federal government’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program on Wednesday for their collaborative project, SDG Cities, which aims to strengthen local organizations and purpose-driven businesses.
“We all have a role to play to achieve the SDGs,” said Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield at the funding announcement.
He said the funding will help provide training, mentorship and guidance to help local organizations advance SDG goals locally.
The three-year collaboration between April to March 31, 2024 will see Guelph and London working together across sectors to increase organizations in number and strength. It also aims to impact purpose driven businesses to contribute to the United Nation’s sustainable development goals.
The 17 UN goals include no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation, reduced inequality, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace and justice, and partnerships to achieve the goal.
“It is tremendous to have 10C recognized nationally as a leader in social innovation, receiving one of the 11 contribution agreements being provided across Canada, and this time partnering with projects in London,” said Longfield.
“The network of social innovators is expanding as we build back better together, following a year of social upheaval due to COVID19. The next economy will benefit from local leaders sharing ideas and experiences. I am looking forward to seeing what Guelph and London can accomplish together.”
The collaboration aims to make SDGs better understood in local organizations through storytelling and aims to advance new academic research,
SDG Cities Incubator, a community program launching late this year will provide SDG training, through workshops, cohort-based learning, strategic guidance and coaching.
