Small Town Solutions
Large language models are very powerful and useful tools that people can use to solve lots of problems but small towns and institutions are not well served. We’ve used local resources to co create a unique solution. By leveraging local resources we can give them insights on their community.
Jack Flickinger
Jack Flickinger is a 2025 graduate from Graceland University that majored in Computer Science, Data Science and Mathematics. The venture he’s a part of is called Small Town Solutions which is focused on bringing the power of artificial intelligence in the hands of small towns to help enrich communities and make town specific information readily […]
eUgnay
eUgnay is a digital governance platform that empowers local communities in the Philippines through a one-stop-shop model for government services. eUGNAY empowers communities and organizations with seamless, technology-driven connections to enhance efficiency, engagement, and transparency through a digital governance app.
Ancelmo Miguel Catalla
Ancelmo Miguel “Migs” Catalla is the founder of eUGNAY, a digital governance startup that streamlines local government services and enhances civic participation in the Philippines. Over the years, Migs empowered over a thousand young journalists as the first Community Head of Explained PH. He also spearheaded education-focused initiatives as National Project Head of Youth Service […]
Pascal Muzungu
Pascal Muzungu is a Congolese refugee living in Zambia, currently pursuing a BSc in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He is the founder and CEO of the Hope for Refugees Foundation (HRF), an organization dedicated to empowering marginalized refugee […]
Komani Sinyinza
Komani Sinyinza is a Mechanical Engineering student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Inspired by the kindness of strangers that sheltered and sustained his family, Komani pledged to serve others through the Hope for Refugees Foundation as the Chief Operations Officer. Hope for Refugees Foundation Operates in Meheba Refugee Camp, Northwestern Province, Zambia. […]
Fikisha Ujumbe Mashinani Project
The “Fikisha Ujumbe Mashinani Project” is a student-led initiative that aims to establish a Community Information Centre in Nyang’oma, Kisumu County, featuring a library, computer lab, and video conferencing to enhance education, digital literacy, and community engagement. It will empower 10,000 students annually and foster sustainable development through community partnerships.
Rutendo Mavunga
Rutendo Mavunga is a dedicated student at Allegheny College, originally hailing from Zimbabwe. With a fervent commitment to social justice, Rutendo is passionate about empowering women and amplifying their voices in the global conversation about climate change. Her advocacy focuses on the disproportionate impact climate change has on women, particularly in vulnerable communities. Rutendo’s work […]
Jacob Deng Bol Deng
Jacob Deng Bol Deng is from South Sudan and a Mastercard Foundation Scholar studying Agricultural Science in Costa Rica. He is the founder of Education Needs All (ENA), co-founder and the president of the SUGI (Standing Up for Global Issues) Youth Network. He is dedicated to advocating for refugees and promoting sustainability. His journey is […]
Awaar Magong Agoot Madol
Awaar Magong Agoot Madol is a South Sudanese medical enthusiast studying Medicine in the University of Juba. Through the experience of fleeing their home country during the 2013 Civil War, Awaar sought for a refuge in Uganda, exposing him to the toughest life lived in exile. This created a spirit of voluntary service to their […]
