unreasonable1.jpgUnreasonable Institute offers a very unique competition  for "the world's most unreasonable, bold, and relentlessly determined young social entrepreneurs."

All ventures effectively address a social or environmental issue, can be financially self-sustaining within 1 year, have a model which can be scaled out of the country of origin within 3 years, and must eventually meet the needs of at least 1 million people.

The finalist chosen for this year have some of the best solutions yet offered for meeting a variety of the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Here are just some of the finalist which will be included in this year's Peace Day Global Broadcast. [Content below comes from the "Unreasonable Marketplace" ~ we have added the UN Millennium Development Goal (MDG) associated with each entry]

by Jason Aramburu
re:char develops carbon-negative technology to fight the world's three greatest challenges: food, energy and climate.
by Pierre Bataille:
Empower people with disabilities who face inequality and discrimination in all areas of life through sports.
by Benjamin Lyon
Use cell phones to make financial services accessible and affordable for the poorest people.
by Daniel Muhwezi:
Student hostels that increase access to quality education and empower students to transform communities.
by Raina Kumra:
One nation off the grid by bringing 100% sustainable energy to Malawi.
by Morris Matadi:
Focus on restoration of peace & former child soldiers' rehabilitation & reintegration
by Jodie Wu:
Transforming the bicycle into a tool for income generation to empower the world’s 550 million smallholder farmers.
by John Baptist Niwagaba:
The Medical Call Centre offers Ugandans 24 hour health care advice and counseling via a low cost mobile phone service.
by Rafael Smith:
emergency shelters that provide humane living conditions to people who have been displaced.
by Maria Springer:
Street youth today. Entrepreneurs tomorrow.
by Tej Dhami:
mHS makes shelter & housing accessible to poor on their 'unreasonable' terms!
by Daniel Rosen
Green economy, clean energy developments on Native American lands, tribal investments into cleantech.

by Khalida Brohi
Ending the custom of Honor Killing by changing tribal perspectives, & Empowering local women
by Guido Núñez-Mujica:
Rugged, accessible, DNA diagnostic tool to quickly respond to pandemics and neglected diseases.
by Anuroop Iyengar:
Lowering barriers to 'Relevant' content access, thus creating positive impact on education in India.
J Ratnatunga & Simon G.

Non-profit toilet paper supporting water sanitation projects in the developing world.

 

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by Daniel Muhwezi
Student hostels that increase access to quality education and empower students to transform their communities.

 
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