Economic Development Solutions International

Legal name: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL

Economic Development Solutions International provides business training, financial literacy, and employment support to low-income individuals and marginalized communities across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The organization helps participants develop practical skills in entrepreneurship, personal finance management, and job readiness through workshops, mentorship programs, and one-on-one coaching. EDSI works with recent immigrants, people experiencing poverty, and others facing systemic barriers to economic participation, connecting them with pathways to stable employment or self-employment. By combining skills training with access to business resources and financial guidance, the charity addresses root causes of economic exclusion and helps people build sustainable livelihoods.