Solutions
NaYa: Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Africa’s Low-Income Families
NaYa is a digital platform revolutionizing healthcare access for low-income patients in Africa. By connecting patients with healthcare providers, offering health savings accounts with added benefits, and enabling family contributions to healthcare payments, it bridges critical gaps in the healthcare system.
REFÖREST: AI-Powered Reforestation by the Spanish Red Cross
Through the use of AI, we have designed REFÖREST T, a tool that allows us to assess the viability of land for reforestation, considering both environmental aspects and ecosystem services, as well as the impact on local communities.
Bricks That Save Lives: Build up Nepal’s Revolution in Sustainable Construction
Build up Nepal is revolutionising house building with a low-carbon and cost-effective alternative to traditional, coal-fired bricks. Nepal is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, yet millions still lack safe housing. The social enterprise trains entrepreneurs to produce climate-friendly Compressed Stabilised Earth Bricks (CSEB), or eco-bricks, and build affordable, disaster-resilient homes. Their model uplifts marginalised communities through entrepreneurship, and paves the way for a sustainable construction industry.
Grupo Promesa: Driving Sustainable Change Through Environmental Education and Action
Grupo Promesa, founded by Ashoka Fellow Julio Álvarez, operates in Mexico, promoting environmental education in schools and businesses. Through innovative programs, it encourages the adoption of sustainable habits, such as waste management and recycling, to create long-lasting environmental impact. By combining education with practical solutions, Grupo Promesa empowers individuals and organizations to make eco friendly changes in their daily lives.
Living in 2050: An Immersive Experience to Explore Climate Crises
The "Living in 2050" project is an innovative initiative by the French Red Cross aimed at raising public awareness about the climate and social challenges society could face by 2050. Through an immersive and interactive exhibition, participants are invited to envision a future where environmental and migratory crises disrupt daily life in France.