Just yesterday, on Monday, June 11, 2013, the 2013 Echoing Green Fellows were announced. This SocialBusiness.org top list takes a look at some of those involved but also finalists from this year and fellows from other years. Echoing Green is an organization that involves a large number of social entrepreneurs, students and investors who are looking to innovation as a way to tackle social problems.
Here, rather than profile the Echoing Green Fellows themselves, that is, their educational track and inspirations, we look to the businesses, enterprises and organizations and see what they have done and also why those at the fellowship, which is quite competitive, were attracted to these individuals and their ideas in the first place.
13 Echoing Green Fellows
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Fresh Produce Papers
Fenugreen Keeps Fruits and Vegetables from Spoiling
12
Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
11
Member-Driven Advocacy Organizations
The Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth
10
Debt-Countering Start-up Apprenticeships
Enstitute Matches Young Entrepreneurs with Founders
9
Incentive-Based Recycling Programs
Wecyclers Uses Text Messaging to Create an Eco Point System
8
Women-Focused Health Technologies
Zubaida Bai's AYZH is an India-Based Social Venture
7
Talent-Focused Education
The Amani Institute is a 2013 Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist
6
Green Energy Upgrading Companies
'Effortless Energy' Invests in Homes and Shares in Savings
5
Children's Disease Management Games
My Zoo Pets is a Finalist for the Echoing Green Fellowship
4
Youth-Led Education Programs
CIYOTA's Benson Wereje is a 2013 Class of Echoing Green Fellow
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Teacher-Focused Literacy Programs
ConTextos is a Non-Profit Focused on Critical Thinking
2
Lab School Networks
3.2.1. Education Foundation Hopes to Share Learnings
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Bond-Creating Community Networks
Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership is Holistic
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Easy E-Waste Pick-Ups
'4th Bin' is a New York-Based Recycling Collection Service
Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
Chic Charitable Maternity Wear
The Hatch Collection Supports the Every Mother Counts Campaign
Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Proximity Designs is a Myanmar-Based Non-Profit Enterprise
Power-Generating Soccer Balls
SOCCKET by Uncharted Play Inc. Turns Play into Energy Source
Hunger-Eliminating Social Media
FlashFood Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Meals for the Hungry
Costly College Charts
The High Price of Higher Education Infographic Reveals School Tuitions
Fresh Produce Papers
Fenugreen Keeps Fruits and Vegetables from Spoiling
Earth-Friendly Tequila Production
Casa Herradura of Mexico Remains Dedicated to Sustainability
Healthy Economy Books
'Creating Good Work' by Ron Schultz Expands the Conversation
Stephanie Koczela, Co-Founder of Penda Health (INTERVIEW)
Weekly Aquaponic Deliveries
Blacktop Bloom is a Social Enterprise and Urban Farm
Sustainable Shade Systems
Skyshade is an Indian Social Business Capturing the Sun
Member-Driven Advocacy Organizations
The Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth
Zehra Abbas, Founder of YTGA (INTERVIEW)
Youth Troopers for Global Awareness and Studio89
Renewable Energy Financing
REwiRE is a Model Venture Starting Its Work in Indonesia
One-for-One Prenatal Vitamins
Build Nutrition Tackles Malnutrition in the Majority World
Market-Based Poverty Solutions
Khosla Impact Invests in Products and Service for the World's Poor
Debt-Countering Start-up Apprenticeships
Enstitute Matches Young Entrepreneurs with Founders
Ugandan-Made Ethical Tees
'Forgotten Shirts' Supplies Style, Meaningful Work and a Chance to Live
Incentive-Based Recycling Programs
Wecyclers Uses Text Messaging to Create an Eco Point System
Everlasting Electricity Suppliers
Good Energy is One of Its Kind in the United Kingdom
Opportunity-Creating Social Enterprises
'People Can' Focuses on Building Strong Communities
Social Street Papers
Real Issues Magazine Empowers Communities Marginalized by Poverty
Cost-Efficient Solar Kits
Learning Lights Produces Eco-Friendly Power Solutions for Countries
Carbon Offset B Corps
'3Degrees' Works with Fortune 500 Companies for a Cleaner Environment
Youth-Led Coffee Shops
Studio 89, a Social Enterprise Cafe in Mississauga by YTGA
Women-Focused Health Technologies
Zubaida Bai's AYZH is an India-Based Social Venture
Altruism-Enabling Platforms
Eclectic Productions is a UK Social Enterprise With Inspiring Projects
Talent-Focused Education
The Amani Institute is a 2013 Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist
Karyn Puller, Founder of Delicate Fortress Creations (INTERVIEW)
Fighting Human Trafficking
Localized Renewable Energy
Water Power Group Works with Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Tim Draimin, Executive Director of Social Innovation Generation (INTERVIEW)
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Ambitious Altruistic Energy Ventures
Barefoot Power Provides Affordable Renewable Light Sources
Green Energy Upgrading Companies
'Effortless Energy' Invests in Homes and Shares in Savings
University Degree Infographics
The ‘Higher Education, Ethnicity, Race’ Graphic Examine
Crowdsourced Charity Reviews
GreatNonProfits is a Website that Supports Good Causes
Children's Disease Management Games
My Zoo Pets is a Finalist for the Echoing Green Fellowship
Global Microfinance Networks
FINCA Provides Financial Services to Low-Income Entrepreneurs
Youth-Led Education Programs
CIYOTA's Benson Wereje is a 2013 Class of Echoing Green Fellow
Social Impact Fellowships
Echoing Green Offers Seed Funding for Visionary Entrepreneurs
Paperless Classroom Tools
Amazon Digital Textbook Rental Translates to Big Savings for Students
Innovative Mobile Learning
iPod Touch & iPhone at ACU
Poverty Alleviation Footwear
Oliberte Strives to Build a Middle Class in Africa
Maternal Health Marketplaces
Maternova is a Socially Driven For-Profit Making Products Available
Sam Rye, Community Connector at Bucky Box (INTERVIEW)
Social Enterprise Supporting Organic Food
Teacher-Focused Literacy Programs
ConTextos is a Non-Profit Focused on Critical Thinking
Lab School Networks
3.2.1. Education Foundation Hopes to Share Learnings
Impact-Driven Health Tech Startups
Preciva is Pioneering Accessible Cervical Cancer Screenings
For-Profit Ecological Restoration
Accion Verde Plants Trees in Tactical Areas of Colombia
Socially Responsible Investment Firms
Trillium Asset Management Promotes Social Justice
Worksite Information Forums
LaborVoices, Inc. Attempts to Foster Accountability and Transparency
Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
Not-for-Profit Medical Care
Derbyshire Health United Provides After Hours Access to Doctors