SINA founder Etienne Salborn was invited last year to give the opening inspiring keynote speech at the World Agility Forum and set a practical example of agility transforming lives for the better. In his 10 minute presentation titled “Purpose Over Positions,” Etienne delved into how SINA has revolutionized the approach to education and social entrepreneurship in Uganda and beyond.
Key points from the presentation:
- SINA’s commitment to “freesponsibility”—a philosophy combining freedom with responsibility that equips marginalized individuals to become changemakers. He highlighted SINA’s mission to empower young people to transform societal challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities through a self-organized learning environment.
- SINA utilizes Holacracy to foster equality and self-discovery among its participants, encouraging a unique style of leadership and proactive problem-solving.
- Participants at SINA progress through several stages, starting with the Confusion Stage, focused on self-realization and shedding limiting beliefs. This progresses to the Emerging Stage where they manage key community functions, gaining vital skills for initiating social enterprises.
- A highlight was the success story of Joan Nalubega, an alumna who used her experience with malaria to create a mosquito repellent soap enterprise, showcasing SINA’s real-world impact on both personal and economic empowerment.
- Etienne discussed how SINA’s model is being replicated across Africa, with active communities fostering local social enterprises aligned with SINA’s foundational principles.
- Concluding, Etienne urged the audience to consider their life purposes, aligning personal and professional objectives for meaningful impact.