Built to Last 2025

Mobilizing for collective action This year’s survey results indicate that, supported by the Foundation’s community-building efforts, social innovators deepened relationships with their community of peers . Most report establishing closer connections with peers and gaining a deeper understanding of the social innovation sector, while 74% highlight stronger support systems built on shared values and mutual trust. Survey responses also highlight a 10 percentage-point year-on- year increase in mobilizing networks and resources beyond their usual reach, from 50% to 60% effectiveness. In addition, 76% of respondents report better access to new allies and 66% say they have developed non-financial partnerships, collaborations and strategic contacts. Systemic role in society Four out of every five social innovators feel that they are effective in driving systems change by addressing the root causes of social issues (rather than their symptoms), implementing innovation in a way that results in changes of practice or applying social, environmental and economic considerations when designing programmes, thereby ensuring change is sustained through time. Furthermore, a majority report successfully implementing their work so as to bring about changes in behaviours or mentalities or to create shifts in power dynamics.76% state they are better able to mobilize networks outside of their immediate reach 74% highlight stronger support systems built on shared values and mutual trust 88% report a positive role in deepening their understanding of the social innovation sector Credit: Fundación Reimagina 15 Schwab Foundation 2026 Awardees and Impact Report