1. Uganda - Support for Social Innovators
Located in Mpigi, a small town near the Ugandan capital Kampala, the Social Innovation Academy aims to help young people turn their career dreams into reality. Here, the focus is on social and environmental initiatives.

2. Brazil - Saving the Rainforest
The Atlantic Forest runs along the Brazilian coast and into parts of Paraguay and Argentina. One of the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth, less than 20% of the original tropical forest remains. The rest has been cleared, largely to make way for agriculture. A pair of sisters have made it their life’s mission to help restore the rainforest.

3. South Africa - Bicycles for Schoolkids
In rural parts of South Africa children often have to walk a long way to get to school. An organization provides schools with second-hand bicycles to allow children to cycle instead.

4. Russia - More Trees, Please!
Marianna Muntianu is a passionate environmentalist who has devised a number of ways to encourage people to plant trees. Around 6000 volunteers have participated in her “Plant the Forest” project. Her innovative approach to promoting reforestation earned the 31 year-old recognition from the UN.