Nadine Kanyambo
Nadine Kanyambo is an undergraduate student at the United States International University–Africa (USIU-Africa), pursuing a degree in Psychology. She is the founder of the Seeds of Hope Initiative, a community-based social venture focused on empowering Indigenous communities in Burundi through sustainable agriculture. Nadine is passionate about social equity and advocating for underprivileged populations. She is […]
Sweet Bee Farm
The Sweet Bee Farm is a student-led social venture that aims to alleviate unemployment and economic hardship in Arusha’s Ngurdoto neighborhood by establishing a long-term beekeeping effort. This project will generate job opportunities, strengthen local livelihoods, and promote environmental protection by producing and selling honey and other bee-related items.
Dudi Nyok Luat
Dudi Nyok Luat is a Mastercard Foundation Scholar pursuing a degree in International Business Administration, concentrating in Management at the United States International University–Africa (USIU-A) in Nairobi, Kenya. Originally from South Sudan, Dudi is passionate about social entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and community development. He currently serves as the President of the Student Association at USIU-A, […]
Agape Ayo
I’m Agape Moses Ayo, passionate about community development with a background in International Relations. Driven by a desire to foster positive change, I combine my academic foundation with hands-on projects like beekeeping to empower communities and promote sustainable development. Through initiatives that nurture both people and the environment, I aim to build stronger, more resilient […]
Rwanda Rice Revival
Rwanda Rice Revival aims to revolutionize the country’s rice sector by optimizing high-yield hybrid rice technology in collaboration with local farmers in Rwamagana, Eastern Province. Our innovative approach focuses on significantly increasing rice production to enhance national food security and reduce import dependency.
Rachel Hoziyana
Hoziyana Rachel is an undergraduate student at the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, where she is pursuing a degree in Data Science and Analytics. She is a passionate changemaker and a team member of Rwanda Rice Revival, a social venture that aims to revolutionize Rwanda’s rice sector through the adoption of high-yield hybrid rice […]
Muhire Sharifu
Muhire Sharifu is a student at United States International University-Nairobi Kenya and currently serves as a university student electoral commissioner. He is the Co-Founder and Operations lead of Rwanda Rice Revival, a project dedicated to boosting local rice production by introducing high-yield hybrid rice seeds and modern cultivation methods to farmers in Rwanda especially in […]
Carine Ishimwe
Carine Ishimwe is a Bachelor’s degree student in Information Systems and Technology, specializing in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, at United States International University–Africa (USIU-A). She is currently an intern at UVU Bio Rwanda Bioeconomy Hub, where she supports enterprise development and digital systems management, including stakeholder data tracking, reporting, and incubation process optimization. Carine is […]
Calista Gunawan
Calista is a rising senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Accountancy and Data Science with a passion for UI/UX design. She is a team member of Jila, a student-led social venture dedicated to reducing language barriers for Q’anjob’al-speaking immigrants in the Champaign-Urbana area. Through a mobile app that provides short, domain-specific […]
Jila
Jila aims to empower immigrants who speak Q’anjob’al with practical language skills crucial for daily life, enhancing their social integration and access to vital services. Jila mobile application would provide instructional videos in Q’anjob’al, offering guidance on essential topics like healthcare, transportation, employment, facilitating communication in English for basic survival.