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SINA in the AUNUA Global Magazine

An article titled: “SINA: a global movement for systemic change”, was published in the AUNUA Global Magazine today. It can be read here on Issuu or downloaded as a pdf extract of the article:

SINA part of the Travel Tech for Good Accelerator

The Travel Tech for Good Accelerator is an initiative by enpact and the TUI Care Foundation and supported by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Among 6 organizations, SINA was chosen with its tourism activities (see: SINA Village) to go through this virtual 2-week intensive acceleration bootcamp with international and local mentors and experts to perfect […]

SINA on Eco Africa

After a few months ago SINA was featured on DW with a 7-minute news piece, it appeared again in a shortened version on Eco Africa. Have a look: https://www.dw.com/en/a-talent-campus-in-uganda-for-realizing-visions/av-55815248

We congratulate Kimuli Fashionability for 2 Awards

Our social enterprise Kimuli Fashionability, producing upcycled fashion and accessories while employing and training persons with disabilities, won two recognitions within the last few days. Congratulations for the Startup of the Year in the Category of COmmunication and Creative Industry and for the StarQT Award.

Joan Nalubega on BBC: Focus on Africa

Our Joan Nalubega, the founder of Uganics, producing mosquito repellent soap, was interviewed by BBC in October. She talks about her experiences as a social entrepreneur. The recording is available in the BBC library here.

Meaningful Business 100

We are excited to see two of our SINA alumni recognised in the “Meaningful Business 100” for 2020. This award celebrates business leaders around the world who are combining profit with purpose to help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Congratulations to Rebecca Aime and Johnmary Kavuma. You can view the full list […]

Etienne Salborn as a Panelist on the Responsible Innovation Summit

The Responsible Innovation Summit is an annual event held in Dublin, Ireland. In 2020 it will be a virtual event for the first time. It will take place from 20th to 21st October and tickets are available on the official website. https://responsibleinnovation-summit.com/ The Summit aims to inspire innovators from business, research and policy sectors to […]

SINA featured on CGTN “Africa Live”

The Chinese News Agency CGTN featured SINA on its “Africa Live” show from 07th October 2020. It includes interviews with Joan Nalubega, David Monday, Etienne Salborn and others. You can watch it here.

Uganics in the African Business Heroes – TOP 10

We are excited to see Joan Nalubega, the founder of Uganics in the Top 10 of the African Business Heroes. A program by the Alibaba Foundation and Jack Ma Foundation to recognize exceptional African Businesses and support their growth. The Top 3 will be announced soon, but already the TOP 10 will receive a grant […]