Are you a local business or organization that wants to invest $1000 to fund SDC projects for our upcoming Challenge? Your financial support pays for our top student entries to implement their ideas, get their projects off the ground or further their work in bringing change. Together we can build tomorrow’s leaders. Contact us now to find out how we can work together. Why not CHALLENGE those in your business circle to join you?

Donor benefits:

·      Be recognized in all promotions for the Sustainable Development Challenge as well as through our partner organizations, Global Citizen Events and GECCO (global empowerment coalition of the central Okanagan)

·      Be featured, along with the whole “10 for 10’ team at our Finale Event in February

·      Be promoted as a supporter of youth and sustainable solutions by our student teams

The Sustainable Development Challenge thanks The Rotary Club of Kelowna for $5,000! “Service Above Self” is their motto and our local branch of this international organization has been proudly serving our community since 1928. This $5,000 sponsorship ensures that the students in the Challenge will be able to go on and achieve tremendous impact. It's because of organizations like The Rotary Club of Kelowna that we are able to empower students to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. *This prize money was awarded to Education4Her’s partner NGO, ISEE Solutions

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is committed to creating a strong and healthy tourism economy whilst minimizing the impact on our natural and cultural resources. They promote sustainable business practises and responsible travel. They have achieved Certified Gold Destination Status by working with the international organization Responsible Tourism Insitute and are putting our region on the map in more ways than one! They are all about working towards the Global Goals and have invested in the ideas of our youth by sponsoring $1500 to enable one of our top projects to get off the ground. We are grateful for their partnership. *This prize was awarded to Garden of Knowledge’s NGO, Provision of Hope

True believers in the power of locally inspired good deeds, grass-roots Kelowna based DO SOME GOOD promotes and supports our community’s volunteer efforts. Their highly successful APP connects charitable organizations and businesses to make a meaningful impact in communities all across Canada. They are getting behind the Sustainable Development Challenge by donating $1000. Coming on board as a financial partner and helping us to develop our platform for youth, this organization is living their mission to build sustainable communities. Thank you! *This prize was awarded to Hands 4 Homeless’ NGO, Metro

Planet Bee is dedicated to continually improving the sustainability of their business both environmentally, socially and economically. They’ve received Green Tourism Silver accreditation in 2016 and 2018 and will continue their efforts in reaching gold status. Recognizing a healthy honey bee population requires a healthy planet, so they are stepping up to provide a $300 prize to our top Plan B video winner to empower our youth and preserve the planet for future generations. Thanks! *This prize was awarded to KSS’ winning team’s NGO, HER International

Since its origins Gorman Bros. Lumber (Gormans) has been community oriented and has believed in giving back to the local communities that it calls home. With a strong understanding that healthy communities are built through people working together, Gormans has partnered with, many different organizations who share these similar core values. Thank you for being regular financial supporters of our student platform on the Global Goals. Your yearly donation ensures we can continue to bring this opportunity to the youth in our community.