Anzisha is dedicated to empowering young African entrepreneurs by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and platforms to succeed. The Anzisha Fellowship and Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years. Over the last years, six young female SINA scholars from Jangu International were among the Anzisha Fellows: Jackline […]
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Breaking The Silence
Digesting a Study of Janet Aguti’s Totya Platform and its Impact on Stigma, Survivors by C. Charles Bley Author’s Note—The changemaking community surrounding SINA (Social Innovation Academy) has again drawn scholarly researchers to the Mpigi district of Uganda. In 2022, the organization’s history, purpose, target population, community presence, and empowerment framework were documented in a […]
Patapia wins Ashden Award 2024
We congratulate Patapia! The social enterprise founded by SINA members has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Ashden Awards in the category of “Powering Refugees and Displaced People”. The award celebrates inclusive and inspiring climate solutions from around the world and comes with a 25,000 GBP cash prize and a featured video:
10 years of SINA: Interview with Etienne Salborn
Exactly 10 years ago, at the end of June 2014, the journey of SINA began with a facilitator training in Mpigi, Uganda and the creation of the NGO “Jangu International“, the first and main SINA community. Its pioneer scholars arrived in July 2014 to co-create the SINA Framework. Join us as we celebrate a remarkable […]
SINA features in the film “The Power of Local”
The global economy is endangering all life on Earth. Yet, a significant counter-trend is emerging. Millions are striving to transform the system. We are excited to have been featured among the initiatives in the 42 minute film “The Power of Local”, created by Local Futures, displaying examples of localization initiatives across the world. The SINA […]
New SINA Community in Nyenga, Uganda starting
We are excited to see another SINA Community starting in Nyenga, Uganda, located in walking distance to the source of the river Nile. The team went through a 12 months replication journey to experience the SINA Framework and learn everything needed to replicate it and create their own organization, for the community, by the community, […]
2023 Impact Report
We are excited to share our 2023 Impact Report. We wish to thank all SINA members, supporters and contributors. The report reflects how we are the change we wish to see in 12 African communities. Join us, as we take you through our 2023, either as an interactive presentation or through the standard PDF version.
Purpose Over Positions: Unpacking SINA’s Impact at the World Agility Forum
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 […]
Return on Investment after Social Innovation: Study Results from SINA
by C. Charles Bley Uganda-based and growing, centered on self-awareness, community, and social entrepreneurship, offering unemployed and underemployed young adults an immersive hybrid of livelihood intervention and business training; A 2023 study investigating the influence of SINA (Social Innovation Academy)’s first decade on the ground suggests graduates of the program reliably generated a 5x–and in […]
Empowering Change with Every Purchase of SINA Products on Amazon in Europe
Today, we spotlight three innovative SINA products available on Amazon in Germany and Europe that are not just purchases but investments into SINA scholars and social enterprises. Ouroots Natural Drinking Straws They are designed by nature over millions of years. Say goodbye to plastic straws and hello to Ouroots Natural Drinking Straws, a sustainable choice […]