Two Major Milestones, One Shared Mission

At Dossy, we’ve always believed in the power of community-driven social connections to enrich the lives of older adults. Today, we’re thrilled to share two pieces of news that confirm our commitment to making a positive social impact:

1. We’re Now a Certified Social Enterprise

2. We’ve Been Shortlisted for the Global WSA 2024

These achievements highlight the heart of our work: fostering meaningful relationships, reducing loneliness, and ensuring older adults remain at the centre of innovation. Here’s why these milestones matter and how they inspire us to keep moving forward.

Certified Social Enterprise: A Testament to Our Mission

Achieving official certification as a Social Enterprise acknowledges that Dossy puts people and purpose before profit. It’s more than just a label—it’s a marker of our dedication to:

• Tackling Loneliness Head-On: Our core mission is to empower older individuals with easy-to-use, compassionate connections—allowing them to chat with friends, volunteers, and family without barriers.

• Balancing Impact & Sustainability: We invest in creating scalable and accessible tools that improve quality of life while ensuring long-term viability.

• Upholding Ethical Standards: This certification requires transparent practices, responsible governance, and verifiable social impact.

For us, receiving Social Enterprise certification isn’t the end goal—it’s a stepping stone. It provides a fresh impetus to continue growing responsibly and inclusively while staying true to our mission of building a world where no older adult ever feels isolated.

Dossy Shortlisted for the Global WSA 2024

As if one celebration weren’t enough, we’re also excited to announce that Dossy: Community Driven Social Connections for Older People has been selected for the Global WSA (World Summit Awards) Shortlist 2024. This honor places us among the top innovators worldwide whose solutions make a significant local impact while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

• Local Impact, Global Recognition: The WSA recognizes digital innovations that address pressing social challenges. By focusing on human connection and inclusivity, Dossy caught the attention of an international panel.

• Purpose-Driven Innovation: The shortlist celebrates solutions that incorporate social impact into their design and delivery. Dossy’s user-friendly platform is tailored to older adults, ensuring no one gets left behind due to technology hurdles.

• UN SDGs Alignment: Our work supports goals such as Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) by creating social support networks for one of the most vulnerable demographics.

Being named to the Global WSA shortlist underscores the urgency and relevance of what we do. It also reminds us that innovation can (and should) be a catalyst for positive change across communities.

Why These Accolades Matter

1. Validating Our Approach
   Both the social enterprise certification and the WSA shortlist spot a recurring theme: people first. Designing technology around genuine human interaction matters, and these honors confirm that our approach—putting older adults at the forefront of innovation—resonates globally.

2. Motivating the Team & Volunteers
   Everyone involved with Dossy—team members, volunteers, and community partners—plays a role in bridging the gap for older adults experiencing social isolation. Recognitions like these fuel our collective drive to keep iterating and improving.

3. Inspiring Broader Collaboration
   We hope these milestones encourage other organizations, local governments, and aged care providers to join us in prioritizing social connections for seniors. Collaboration is at the heart of sustainable change, and we invite more partners to help us expand this movement.

What’s Next for Dossy

• Refining Our Platform: We’re continuously gathering feedback from older adults, volunteers, and caregivers to make sure Dossy remains simple, accessible, and engaging.

• Growing Our Community: Our network of compassionate volunteers keeps expanding. By partnering with community organizations and advocacy groups, we aim to reach even more people who could benefit from a friendly conversation.

• Deepening Our Impact: Beyond personal calls, we plan to introduce features that further encourage meaningful connections—whether through group chats, themed sessions, or localized events coordinated via the Dossy platform.

Our recognition as a Certified Social Enterprise and WSA 2024 shortlisted innovator marks a new chapter in our journey. But we remain just as committed to the driving purpose we began with: making sure no older adult has to face life alone.

Join the Conversation

• Curious about Dossy? Learn more about how our platform works.

• Looking to Collaborate or Volunteer? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to see how you can help bring warmth and companionship to older adults in your community.

• Spread the Word: Know someone who could benefit from Dossy’s social connections? Share our story and be part of the solution.

Thank you for celebrating with us! Together, we can champion a future where technology and community flourish side by side—making a lasting social impact for older people around the globe.