The Social Impact Seed Fund (SISF), one of Aspire Institute’s Extended Leadership Programs, empowers and supports Aspire Leaders Program alumni by providing funding to help transform their innovative ideas into tangible solutions. This year, we helped numerous young leaders around the world turn their innovative ideas into active, creating a positive impact in their communities worldwide.
Learn more about their projects below:
Central & East Africa
Ache William Anubofeh
Cameroon
The People’s Enterprise Without Borders
A project aimed at providing economic opportunities for displaced rural entrepreneurs.
Tapiba Brandon
Cameroon
The Factory: Empowering the youth of Sangmelima through a digital workshop for a brighter future
A workshop bridging the opportunity gap for youth seeking employment or higher education funding.
Abenezer Woyesa Turilo
Ethiopia
Go-h Initiative: Embracing the dawn of disability inclusive SRHR
A program addressing barriers faced by adolescents, young women, and mothers with disabilities in their access to sexual and reproductive health services.
Eden Amajo
Ethiopia
Your Health in Your Hands
An initiative raising awareness and providing free screenings for hypertension and diabetes, focusing on government office and high-risk workers.
Gemechu Kera
Ethiopia
Bright Leaders Program (BLP)
High school-based program empowering youth to drive positive change in their communities.
Nathanael Elias Temesgen
Ethiopia
RiseUpSRH
A mobile app providing learning on key topics related to reproductive health, gender-based violence, family planning, and menstrual hygiene.
Allaro Dolphine
Kenya
Bridging the Digital Divide
Mentorship-driven training in digital business and finance for young women entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Beryl Mungai
Kenya
Kwa Ground Shuleni
A community-driven initiative addressing adolescent substance abuse and mental health challenges.
Evelyn Karuma
Kenya
Enhancing Human-Wildlife Coexistence in the ecosystem surrounding Nairobi National Park
Installation of solar-powered, predator-deterrent lighting systems to reduce predator attacks on livestock, easing financial strain on pastoralist farmers and curbing retaliatory killings of wildlife.
Naomi Zachary
Kenya
Free Clinic for Non-Communicable Diseases in Kibera, Kenya
Free healthcare services to over 200 participants focused on hypertension and diabetes.
Allan Wasswa Sserugo
Uganda
Menstruation, Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Program
A program to improve knowledge and awareness of menstruation and sexual and reproductive health topics among young people.
Pius Atwau
Uganda
Ask the Doctor
A patient follow-up service for people living with non-communicable diseases, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
Silas Gamba
Tanzania
Saloon Hypertension Assessment and Patient Education (SHAPE)
Hubs to raise awareness about hypertension and early detection.
Latin America
Alexia Cari Moraga
Chile
Cyber Citizens
An educational initiative designed to teach high school students about cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital citizenship.
Valentina Lazaro
Bolivia
Atygua
An innovative digital platform that connects employers and workers in Bolivia to improve labor opportunities, especially for those without access to technology.
Rafael Antonio Peres Borba
Brazil
Strengthening Dementia Prevention in the Brazilian Healthcare System
Implementation of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent or slow dementia among the elderly.
Angel Solis
Mexico
Preserving Indigenous Languages through Artistic Expression
A project empowering young indigenous artists to preserve their languages and cultural heritage through creative expression.
Dana Kathia Vazquez Barreto
Mexico
Lumina
A project aiming to improve the mental health and emotional intelligence of children and young people through art.
Fernando Viana
Paraguay
School of Superheroes
A virtual course designed for young people who aspire to become agents of change.
MENA
Sara Suleiman Alqaderi
Jordan
Insulta Unity
A project assisting children with type 1 diabetes, particularly in schools.
Fatma Zahran
Egypt
Awareness Sensei
A youth-led initiative promoting inclusive healthcare education in underserved communities.
Southern Africa
Wananani Mabunu
Botswana
Youth Political Literacy Club
A community-based initiative educating young people about democracy, our government, and the importance of voting.
Amos Benjamin
Malawi
Waste to Art Initiative
An initiatives addressing plastic pollution by transforming waste into artifacts, such as flower vases, wall hangings, and jewelry.
Daniel Wiseman Kaira
Malawi
Tailor Her Future
A project empowering young women in Machinjiri, Blantyre, with vocational skills in tailoring and design.
Menia Kaputa
Malawi
Climate shield initiative
Implementation of masonry walls and caged fish systems in Sanimaganga village, turning stagnant floodwaters into a resource for floodwater fish farming.
Chikwe Mwansa
Zambia
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Antenatal Ambassadors Initiative
Targeted antimicrobial resistance education and awareness programs promoting the rational use of antibiotics among prenatal mothers in Kitwe District.
Tanaka Murambidzi
Zimbabwe
Community-based sustainable waste management in Glen Norah C Extension
Implementation of plastic bins to address unsustainable waste disposal methods in Murambidzi’s community.
South & Southeast Asia
Hossain Mahtab
Bangladesh
Cig-Clean
A cigarette butt recycling project, transforming discarded butts into useful products.
Mohammad Shahed
Bangladesh
Project Paws
An initiative addressing the needs of stray animals in Jashore, Bangladesh.
Adarsh Sharma
India
Community-Based Waste Management & Recycling Initiative.
Implementation of eco-friendly solutions for waste disposal and education about waste segregation.
Adarsh Yadagiri
India
Future Lead Initiatives (FLI)
A nonprofit organization providing first-generation college students with practical knowledge, such as internet use, AI basics, budgeting, and saving, to enhance their employability and financial stability.
Umar Shareef
India
Noor-ul-Kitaab
Educational workshops and materials to improve literacy and numeracy among primary and middle school students, especially in rural areas and underserved communities.
Halimatussa’adiyah
Indonesia
EDCation
A youth-led initiative providing children and young people in underserved communities with educational programs that foster literacy, leadership, and environmental awareness.
Chiranjeevi Joshi
Nepal
Detergent for Dignity
A project to address limited economic opportunities and gender inequality faced by women in rural Nepalese communities by involving them in everything from manufacturing to sales of liquid detergent.
Bibi Hamza
Pakistan
Establishing IT Lab to improve quality education in rural area
Implementation of a lab in a rural village school in Lower Chitral, bringing modern technology and digital learning tools to students.
Fatima Bibi
Pakistan
“Zindagi Zameen Sey” (Life from Land)
A project focused on the promotion of organic gardens, connecting local farmers, experts, and administrators.
West Africa
Sandra Asiful
Burkina Faso
Digital technology in the lives of farmers and craftsmen in crisis zones in Burkina Faso
Training and assistance setting up a digital platform to sell produce nationally and internationally among impoverished farmers and craftsmen.
Henry Ezeaku
Gambia
Tech4SDGs Initiative
An initiative leveraging technology to advance sustainable development in Gambia by bridging the digital divide and empowering marginalized communities.
Yirkamba Gatzaro
Ghana
Tech4Rural
A project providing educational materials, mentorship, and digital skills training to the children in rural Ghanian areas.
Mohammad Shahed & Noragbai Naimah
Liberia
Educating Girl Child in the Slum of Monrovia
An initiative empowering vulnerable and underprivileged girls in the Doe community slum of Monrovia, Liberia by providing access to primary, secondary, and vocational education.
Henry Ezeaku
Nigeria
Brightening Lives: A Solar Power Initiative for Nsukka Motherless Babies Home
A project providing clean and affordable energy solutions to Nsukka motherless babies home.
Kaumi Muhammad
Nigeria
Promoting Sustainable Micro-Home Vegetable Garden and Raising Awareness on Climate Smart Agriculture
This project in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria, promotes sustainable agriculture and climate-smart practices among local farmers.
Alie Lahai
Sierra Leone
Young Action for Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation
Training farming families on sustainable agriculture practices.
David Kamara
Sierra Leone
Digital Skills Empowerment Project
A project equipping low-income, first-generation college students and other vulnerable young people with essential digital literacy skills.
Yirkamba Gatzaro
Togo
Mental Health awareness in Lomé
This project involves conducting awareness campaigns in order to draw the attention of thousands of Togolese to the risks of poor mental health, prevention measures, and proper attitudes towards mentally ill individuals.
