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 […]

Bold Education Nepal

BOLD Education Nepal aims to tackle the challenge of increasing cases of rape and sexual abuse among young girls by equipping them with self defense techniques and by providing sexual health education that will prepare girls for safety and enhance their physical and mental strength.

Lilian Yamu

Ashimwe is a dedicated and ambitious student with a passion for social impact. She is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in International Relations at United States International University Africa. With a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the world, Ashimwe has engaged in various extracurricular activities that reflect her interests and values. Throughout […]

Oladayo Olatunji

Olatunji Oladayo is a student at United States International University-Africa, majoring in International Relations. He is a resilient, result-oriented, resourceful, and creative person. Olatunji is a person with a physical disability (right hand) and from a very disadvantageous background. His parents are subsistence farmers in one of the rural community areas, Ose Local Government Area, […]

Samson Kahindi

Samson Matano Kahindi hails from Kilifi County in Kenya. He is enrolled at the United States International University – Africa, majoring in International Business Administration. Known for his unwavering determination and an unwavering commitment to success, Samson embodies qualities such as hard work, integrity, kindness, resilience, creativity, time management, and a deep understanding of those […]

Poverty and Disability Initiative in Nigeria

Poverty And Disability Initiative in Nigeria aims to empower nine thousand persons with disability abandoned by the government in Karonmajigi, Abuja. Through telehealth and telemedicine, the venture will give access to modern healthcare facilities without the community having to leave their settlements.

Dorcus Kwagalakwe

Meet Dorcus Kwagalakwe, she was raised in the unprivileged Ugandan community of Nabitete with her family of eight siblings. Her educational journey was not as simple as she had anticipated, but with the aid of her schools, parents, and scholarships, she was able to complete high school. Fortunately, she was selected as a MasterCard foundation […]