Johnson & Johnson announced the winners of the Champions of Science Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0 at the 28th World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town. Among them is SINA startup “Uganics”, producing mosquito repellent soap. As a winner Uganics will receive a $ 50,000 USD grant to expand its production and technical support on […]
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Final Scholar intake for 2019
We wish to appreciate all partner organizations who referred to us potential SINA scholars. 46 youth from partner organizations, referrals from SNA members and online applications came for a day of selection with many activities and experiences. It has been fun and a lot learning and sharing. Thank you all for turning up and we […]
The Farmers Marathon
Kyaffe farmers a SINA born project has organised its first annual event, The Farmers Marathon, which will take place on the 23rd of November 2019 starting at Mpigi recreation ground. The theme this year is to alleviate hunger in our community. The profit from the race will go towards purchasing a brand-new tractor that can […]
The Art of Speaking for Yourself
The story of Etienne Salborn and the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) are highlighted in the book of the German bpb: “The Art of Speaking for Yourself” as an example beyond empowerment to enable people create their own solutions. The book is an essay to let people speak for yourself – beyond all ideology or political […]
Uganics mosquito repellent soap in the German ZDF
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Ouroots in international News
The German news channel dw (Deutsche Welle) reported about “Ouroots”, growing a natural alternative to plastic straws which is biodegradable and reusable: And also Channel NewsAsia from Singapore reported about the SINA Startup “Ouroots”:
SINA Safeguarding Policy
SINA and all its communities take safeguarding very seriously and we have been working in the past months to create a first working version of a safeguarding policy, which has been put into place. We welcome feedback or suggestions for improvements.
Ouroots Africa on TRT World News
Ouroots is partnering with the earth because reusing and recycling plastics is not enough! Alternatives are needed. TRT World reported on our initiative:
Totya Platform on Ugandan News
Totya Platform is a SINA Enterprise fighting sexual violence in Uganda and offering support to victims – UBC NEWS Uganda reported on 20th July 2019:
Video Introduction of SINA Loketa
We have finalized a video introduction to our SINA Community in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda: SINA Loketa