Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income Canadians achieve economic self-sufficiency. Our initiatives focus on three areas: financial literacy, asset-building and entrepreneurship.

For over 20 years, SEDI has worked with more than 800 nonprofit and government agencies across Canada. Through our strong networks, expertise and credibility, we are able to narrow the gap between communities and policy-makers, influencing social policies that affect low-income Canadians.

Most of our work is conducted in Canada, however, we have assisted communities in Russia and continue to explore opportunities to share our expertise and experiences internationally.

Since SEDI was founded in 1986, our work has been reshaped to respond to changing social and economic needs — but our vision remains the same. Whether it is fostering financial literacy among youth, developing resources for entrepreneurs with disabilities, or providing the tools for people to leave homelessness behind, SEDI helps Canadians build their own future.

We will continue to work with our partners to find innovative solutions to reduce poverty and to influence policies that have a lasting impact on Canada's low-income populations.

SEDI charitable registratrion number: 89734 4560 RR0001

Click here to read about SEDI in French.

WHAT WE DO

•  We focus on three areas: financial literacy, asset-building and entrepreneurship.

•  Conduct market and policy research.

•  Act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy-makers, and influence public policies that affect low-income earners.

•  Develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation.

•  Partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver our programs.

•  Provide training and capacity building to front-line nonprofits.

•  Work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses to poverty in Canada.

OUR BUDGET

2008-09 Annual Report

2007-08 Financial Summary

2006-07 Annual Report