SEDI stands for Social and Enterprise Development Innovations.   We are a national charitable organization dedicated to enabling poor and unemployed Canadians become self-sufficient.   We take a variety of leading-edge social and economic approaches to this goal in areas such as policy development, program management, capacity building, public education, and research.   SEDI is uniquely involved in policy development by bridging the two worlds of community and public policy work.   Through our strong networks, know-how and credibility among community-based agencies and Canadian policy makers, we are able to put forward strong national social policy suggestions.

SEDI has been active in every province and territory in the country.   Most of our work is conducted in Canada, however, we have assisted communities in Russia and continue to explore opportunities to share our aptitudes and experience internationally. Our achievements over the years stem from a team of outstanding staff and volunteers in one administrative office , located in Toronto.  

Our work has changed dramatically since our inception in 1986 in tandem with changing social and economic needs — but our vision and commitment remain the same.   Whether it's developing resources for people with disabilities, showing low-income parents how they can go back to school, or helping a women's group reach out to more people, SEDI allows Canadians to realize their possibilities.

If you would like to receive a complete information package on SEDI, contact our office at 416-665-2828 or info@sedi.org.