Category: NEWS

The recognition SINA received at the Haier ZeroDX awards continues to prompt thoughtful coverage from management thinkers. Corporate Rebels opened the conversation in early September with an analysis of SINA’s move toward “internal entrepreneurship,” the LAP Alliance followed with a case-study framing the ecosystem logic behind SINA’s growth, and Corporate Rebels returned in October with […]

We’re proud to celebrate Janet Aguti, founder of Totya Platform, a SINA social enterprise, who has been recognised as Child Safeguarding Champion of the Year 2025. A survivor herself, Janet has turned her experience into action, driving awareness, protection, and practical support that keeps children safe. Totya—meaning “Don’t be afraid”—was created to ensure every child […]

Common Canvas (formerly Walyendo Gallery), Totya Platform, and Obina from the Regenerative Safaris have joined forces to turn art into timely care for survivors of sexual violence. This is an example collaboration and co-creation inside the SINA ecosystem between SINA members and social enterprises. In Obina’s “Diary of a Bushman” podcast episode, Totya founder Janet […]

SINA (Social Innovation Academy) has been awarded the ZeroDX (Zero Distance Excellence) Award for 2025, marking the organisation’s second consecutive win in the category of “Benchmark Innovators”. Etienne Salborn was invited to Beijing, China to present SINA and to accept the award in person at the RenDanHeYi Forum & Second Zero Distance Excellence Award Ceremony. […]

Are you ready to take your SINA social enterprise to another level? The SINA Acceleration program is open for its 11th cohort. It is a 5 months program uniquely designed to support SINA social enterprises to scale their impact and become self-sustainable. The program is done through two physical bootcamps (each one week long), weekly […]

SINA is a movement of changemaker-makers: youth from challenging backgrounds who learn by leading, take on real roles in self-organized communities, and build social enterprises that solve real-world problems. Scholars shape their own path, gain practical skills, and turn challenges into opportunities inside regenerative, freesponsible learning spaces. This MBA research from Makerere University by David […]

We’re happy to share that SINA has been nominated again for the 2025 ZeroDX (ZeroDistance Excellence) Awards, a global recognition for organizations that remove the “distance” between teams, operations and the people they serve. The awards are led by the Business Ecosystem Alliance in partnership with the Haier Model Institute and Gary Hamel’s Management Lab, […]

Our SINA Community in Nigeria, called “Dikko Social Innovation Academy” in Katsina State has crossed its first milestone. The pioneer cohort completed the opening phase of the SINA Framework—the Confusion Stage, also known as Applied Social Innovation—and now moves into professional development where learning translates into lived practice and early ventures. This community took root […]

We are excited to see SINA Founder Etienne Salborn listed in the Leaders50 listing of 50 inspiring organizational leaders by Thinkers50. Every two years, the Leaders50 is a uniquely curated selection of global leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership by inspiring purposeful action and achieving remarkable outcomes. Leaders are assessed based on their organizational impact, economic […]

Are you passionate about storytelling and social impact? Do you have skills in videography and a desire to use them for a meaningful cause? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! SINA is seeking a dedicated and creative Videography Intern/Volunteer to join our team. This role involves capturing the untold stories of our […]