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:
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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 […]
Changemaker-makers: new Replicators start their journey in SINA
We are thrilled to introduce our new replicators, who embarked on their replication journey at our main SINA Community “Jangu International” two weeks ago. Over the next 12 months, they will immerse themselves in the SINA model, gaining firsthand experience and acquiring the necessary skills, experiences, and tools to replicate SINA in three new locations […]
Harnessing the Power of Bamboo: Insights from the Bamboo Summit at SINA Mpigi
The Bamboo Summit at SINA Mpigi was more than just a conference; it was a call to action to recognize and harness the incredible potential of bamboo. Bamboo stands tall as a regenerative resource as we move towards a more sustainable future. The Bamboo Summit – 1st edition 2023, held at SINA Mpigi in Uganda, […]
Article: “Social Innovation for the Developing World – Hope and Resilience in and out of the SINAsphere”
We are thrilled to share that an insightful article, titled “Social Innovation for the Developing World – Hope and Resilience in and out of the SINAsphere,” has been written by esteemed authors C. Charles Bley and Nick Munday. This captivating piece sheds light on the remarkable work of the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) and its […]
Bamboo Summit at Jangu International
The first Bamboo Summit kicked off at the SINA Community of “Jangu International” in Mpigi. After successfully constructing a building out of bamboo to demonstrate sustainable construction and endless possibilities with bamboo as a fast-growing and regenerative resource, we wanted to take it further and bring together all the stakeholders around bamboo for a four-day […]
SINA in Austrian Radio ORF Ö1 [German only]
Today a great 20-minute radio piece on SINA was released in the ORF Ö1 radio and will air again at 10 pm tonight. You can listen to it anytime here. Here is a brief summary in English of the description: Africa’s young and increasingly educated and technologically savvy population, thanks to its population growth, holds […]