Connecting Canadian Talent With Global Opportunity
World Vision created the Social Venture Fund to support Canadian entrepreneurs working in developing countries. By investing in and supporting these entrepreneurs, the Social Venture Fund enriches the lives of children, families and communities around the world. Leveraging our extensive network of staff and partners in over 100 countries around the world, we support Canadian entrepreneurs with local knowledge, market linkages and business support services.
INVESTMENT STAGE
THE SOCIAL VENTURE FUND SUPPORTS INNOVATION TACKLING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
ZERO HUNGER
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
GENDER EQUALITY
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Good Health & Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
DECENT WORK & ECONOMIC GROWTH
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.