From Nyenga, Jinja district, in Uganda, a group of individuals is immersed in a journey transforming their lives in ways they could never have imagined. These individuals, known as SINA Replicators, have converged at the SINA (Social Innovation Academy) campus for a unique educational experience that is challenging their perspectives and igniting their passion for […]
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Unlocking Personal Growth and Empowering Communities: Reflections from the current SINA replicators on their replication journey so far…
Young individuals have embarked on a transformative journey at Jangu International. These young changemakers, hailing from various backgrounds and originating from Bombo district, are in the process of replicating the SINA (Social Innovation Academy) model in their own community. The experience during their replication journey is an eye-opening adventure that is reshaping their perceptions and […]
SINA at the World Agility Forum
With the title “Purpose over Positions – a case study of SINA (Social Innovation Academy)”, Etienne Salborn had the honor and privilege Lisbon to present SINA as the opening speech of the event at the 9th World Agility Forum in Lisbon as the opening speech of the event. The Forum is a prestigious global event […]
A Week at our SINA community, Jangu International: Empowering Youth
Jangu International is not your average educational institution. It’s a place where personal development and entrepreneurship are at the core of every scholar’s journey. In this recent YouTube video, Martha, a scholar in the emerging stage, takes us through her week at Jangu International, offering a glimpse into the unique experiences that shape her education […]
New SINA in Zanzibar, Tanzania as “Hazina Innovation Academy”
The Hazina Innovation Academy is our newest SINA Community and launched at the end of August 2023 in Zanzibar, Tanzania with their first 20 pioneer youth. Over the coming weeks and months, the scholars will unleash their full potentials and become social entrepreneurs, transforming local challenges into opportunities. We are grateful for the support of […]
DRC Social Innovation Summit
In 1960, when the DRC gained independence from Belgium the city of Kinshasa had less than half a million inhabitants. Today, it is the largest city on the African continent with an estimated 17 Million people and growing daily. This poses huge challenges but also immense opportunities. SINA Founder Etienne Salborn and members from the […]
Beyond Sustainability: Progress on Regenerative Agriculture and Agroforestry in SINA Mpigi
Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to conventional farming methods. The SINA Community “Jangu International” is among the pioneers in this approach in Uganda, working with the 100 local farmers from the surrounding districts. Conventional farming often relies heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. While these methods may offer short-term gains in […]
Transformation Innovation Hub (TIH) and Evode Hakizimana featured on UNHCR
The UNHCR released an article titled “Meet three fearless young refugees who are leaving a positive mark on their communities” and featured Evode Hakizimana, the co-founder of Transformation Innovation Hub (TIH), our SINA Community in the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe. The text reads: “23-year-old Evode Hakizimana has spent his entire life in the Tongogara […]
Empowering the Next Generation: A Spotlight on SINA’s Impact
The support of Porticus entity Argidius Foundation, enabled SINA develop and scale its model for a new generation of young social entrepreneurs in Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe, with a mission to enable a whole generation of African youth to create a future for themselves. Porticus has just published an article titled […]
Two SINA Members at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in Washington DC
Daniel Baraka from our SINA Community in Kinshasa (Congo Innovation Academy) and Johnmary Kavuma from Upcycle Africa were both invited and met at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, which took place from July 31 to August 2, 2023 in Washington DC. The event brought together selected fellows and professionals from businesses and organizations interested in […]