Non-Profits at Seeds For Change: An Intersectional Sustainability Summit
Starts with One Canada
Starts with One is a federally registered and community-led non-profit organization based in Toronto that attended Seeds For Change: An Intersectional Sustainability Summit. They are focused on improving quality and access to education for Canadian youth and their families. The team at SWO is fighting for equity in education and has been operating a free E-Learning initiative that provides tutoring support to low-income, immigrant and refugee students.
FreedBack
FreedBack is a youth-led non-profit organization focused on educating students about business. FreedBack's mission is to
help DECA competitors and business enthusiasts grow and prosper with friendly advice, from one student to another. They aim to see students build and polish their 21st-century skills by providing students with never-seen- before cases and ICDC-qualified judges to achieve this.
STEAM Innovation Challenge
The STEAM Innovation Challenge (STEAM IC) is a registered, Canadian, non-profit, competition dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators by fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The STEAM Innovation Challenge encourages sustainability in the next generation and allows students to tackle real- world problems through innovation. They aim to instill a desire for learning and a commitment to driving positive change in the community through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Youth Initiatives & Community Development
outh Initiatives & Community Development aims to provide high school students with unique volunteering opportunities to get involved in their community and make meaningful change.
Young Politicians of Canada
Young Politicians of Canada (YPC) is a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire, empower, and engage young people to become keen and committed leaders. They work to give opportunities for all young people in Canada, engaging young Canadians in democracy through placement opportunities, youth governance and education. YPC empowers Canada's next generation of leaders with the education, experience and network to build initiatives, advocate for causes and be more engaged with Canada's political landscape.
Movement for Change Youth Council
Movement for Change Youth Council (MCYC) strives to educate, inspire, and empower young leaders to dismantle social injustices and build a brighter future. Through dynamic programs, community engagement, leadership, and mentorship opportunities, MCYC is cultivating a generation of changemakers dedicated to creating a world where justice and opportunity are accessible to all.
Scoop for the Youth
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Scoop for the Youth is a youth-led non-profit organization that aims to educate youth on the intersectionality of social justice, education, and mental health. Their executive team of 25+ high school students has been active educating youth on social justice, education, and mental health, one scoop at a time.
Non-Profits at Minds on Climate Symposium
Algorithm Alchemists
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Algorithm Alchemists is a non-profit organization (registered under Hack Club) that teaches coding to elementary and high school students through online classes. They believe that learning to code should be fun and engaging. They are passionate high school students and teachers that provide the right amount of homework, so students can master Python and move on to more advanced programming languages and concepts. At Algorithm Alchemists, their mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of coders. They believe that coding is an essential skill that can unlock limitless opportunities for students.
Green Mind Canada
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Greenmind Canada addresses the emotional and social impacts of the climate crisis by providing inclusive spaces, educational resources and community driven initiatives that foster mental well-being, environmental stewardship, and collective action. Through workshops, toolkits, children’s books, shoreline cleanups, and advocacy, they equip individuals, especially bipoc youth and those from underserved communities, with the tools and confidence to turn eco-anxiety into meaningful change. At Green Mind, their mission is to empower youth and communities to face the challenges of climate change with resilience, creativity, and hope.
Learning For Our Future
Learning For Our Future is an online environmental education platform that empowers people to learn from one another about the planet we share. By exchanging knowledge and skills, they inspire collective action and help communities take meaningful steps toward a greener, more sustainable future.
Climate Literacy Initiative
Climate Literacy Initiative is a non-profit organization that is bringing real, actionable climate education to schools and communities across the Greater Toronto Area. As a grassroots group, they have organized over 80 climate education workshops and reach nearly 500 participants in the last year. Their mission is to make climate action local, personal, and possible by creating inclusive spaces where youth and communities can learn, connect, and take climate action.
Reimagining Plastic
Reimagining Plastic is a youth-led community project as part of the Turning the Tides initiative that aims to reduce plastic waste through creative reuse, empowering communities and individuals to transform common plastic waste into functional or artistic items. They aim to educate the general public on the harms of plastic pollution and how recycling systems work in Ontario.