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 […]
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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 […]
Podcast on Fostering Innovation, Freesponsibility And Building Self-Organised Communities
A detailed and excellent podcast episode for “Out of the Clouds” by Anne Mühlethaler, who interviewed Etienne Salborn. Listen to it here and find out more about it from Anne’s post:
Embark on a journey that transforms victims into survivors. The Totya Platform: Navigating healing and justice from sexual abuse.
“Silence is a dangerous companion when it’s the only refuge for victims of sexual abuse. At eight years old, I found myself – silenced by a crime committed against me. Orphaned and afraid, I questioned, “Why me?” The world seemed deaf to my cries, intensifying the mental battles that raged within me. Trapped, I was […]
Unraveling the enigma of social empowerment; spotlight on GIV’s role in uplifting refugees and marginalized youth.
Global Innovation Valley (GIV), an esteemed Social Innovation Academy (SINA) community member, is diligently paving the way for young refugees and marginalized youths, empowering them to evolve as changemakers and social entrepreneurs. The origins of GIV trace back to the Kalobeyei refugee settlement, where a main office had been established, along with a sub-office in […]
Small documentary: The Gejja Women Foundation
In walking distance from SINA Mpigi, an alumni SINA social enterprise is making strides in empowering local women to become self-sustainable. The Gejja Women Foundation is a beacon of hope, fostering change and development in various areas such as menstrual hygiene, education, entrepreneurship, and regenerative agriculture. This 11 minute SINA made small documentary captures the […]
Pioneering self-organization and purpose-aligned work in Africa
The Corporate Rebels are on a mission to make work more fun by studying progressive organizations around the world. With their masterclasses and academy, they’re helping everyone from CEOs to entry-level employees shake off the shackles of traditional work practices. Imagine a workplace where you’re not just a cog in the machine, but a part […]