From war zones to communities devastated by climate disasters, pandemics, and forced displacement, the world is facing a polycrisis—a convergence of multiple, overlapping emergencies. These crises hit ...

Innovations to improve care, outcomes, and survival for mothers and newborns.

Grands Défis Canada, avec le soutien de la Fondation LEGO, a lancé Jouer Apprendre S’épanouir, une nouvelle possibilité de financement pour combler les lacunes dans le développement de la petite ...

Around the world, mental health needs are rising—but access to care remains out of reach for most. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people live with a mental health ...

The initiative works with young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing through research, innovation, and ecosystem building, with a focus on prevention and promotion in 12 countries: ...

Sexual and gender-based violence Our sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) work focuses on investments across three interconnected pillars. First, we support prevention efforts that address the root ...

Our evidence, insights, and impact—all in one place. This collection features annual reports, white papers, case studies, and research that document our journey and share what works. Dive in to ...

The Options for Pregnancy Termination (OPTions) Initiative supports innovative approaches that put women, girls, and people with diverse sexual and gender identities in control of where, when, and how ...

Being is a global mental health initiative that envisions a world where young people feel well and thrive. We are seeking bold prevention and promotion ideas that address the early drivers of mental ...

Toronto, Canada – May 7, 2025 – A major, often overlooked gap in global mental health decisions is limited meaningful youth engagement. To mark Mental Health Week, Grand Challenges Canada’s Being ...

Nous finançons et soutenons l’innovation qui sauve et améliore des vies. Au cours des 15 dernières années, nous avons financé plus de 1 500 innovations dans plus de 100 pays. Ces idées transforment la ...

Impact: By the numbers GCC envisions a world where pregnant women, mothers and newborns do not die of preventable causes and are able to access effective, affordable, timely and high-quality ...