Rashid Wamela
Rashid was born in Bungoma County, Kenya, and grew up in Nairobi. His educational journey began at Magale Primary, followed by Mbale Secondary School for his O Level studies and then back to Magale Secondary School for his A Levels where he completed in 2017. In 2021, Rashid embarked on his higher education adventure, enrolling […]
Lenora Kelen
Lenora Kelen is a young, ambitious Cameroonian who has dedicated herself to creating positive impact. As a student at USIU-Africa majoring in International Business Administration and concentrating in Marketing, she is not only passionate about her studies but also deeply committed to creating change. Lenora’s leadership skills shine through her role as the current Vice […]
MbuziBora
MbuziBora is a social venture aimed at empowering widows and single mothers facing poverty and limited farming opportunities in Kenya. The project aims to address their financial challenges by providing support, resources, and training in livestock farming, specifically on goat rearing.
Rashid Wamoka
Wamoka Rashid is a third-year student pursuing a bachelors of veterinary medicine from Makerere University and a leader at different associations for people with disabilities including serving as speaker of Bududda Association of persons with disabilities. He has taken online course on entrepreneurship with Junior Achievers that teaches entrepreneurial skills. This has given him ideas […]
Ibrahim Lubega
Gifted with sharp mind, an innate ability to connect with others, Lubega Ibrahim is the go-to man for some of the top names in the Ugandan enterprises. Having grown up in an entrepreneurial environment, Ibrahim embraced this culture. At an early age, he was recognised as the most entrepreneurial student at Kibuli secondary school. This […]
Esther Lucy Adeke
When you grow up in a society where life is lived communally, you will have a better understanding of the community with both its problems and resolutions so is the story of Esther Lucy Adeke. Raised in typical African setting in the areas of Teso sub region in eastern Uganda whose culture is strongly communal […]
Craftwear City Uganda
Craftwear City Uganda is the solution that aims at empowering people with disabilities through training them on making craft pieces (starting with shoes) in addition to other core life skills such as goal setting, collaboration, financial literacy skills, online marketing and transformative leadership.
Africa Green Plus
A venture in Benin that works on providing organic biofertilizers to reduce contamination of water sources, erosion, destruction of soil structure and the spread of cancerous diseases caused by chemical fertilizers. The venture also plans to employ disabled and other marginalized youth to help integrate them into society.
Ferdinand Lowanou
Ferdinand LOWANOU (Benin), holds a scientific baccalaureate and graduated in Science and Technique of Animal Production (STPA) from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA) at the University of Abomey-Calavi. A Millenium Class 2023 Bousier, Ferdinand is currently a candidate at the Ashinaga Initiative for Africa (IAA), where he is taking part in a study camp. […]
Rasika Adhikari
Rasika is a passionate individual for social justice issues particularly concerning women. Coming from the captivating city of Kathmandu, Nepal, she brings a rich cultural background and is interested in art, music and eastern philosophy. Currently studying in the US, she holds the position of International Student Representative in the Student Government and frequently participates […]
