After a rigorous evaluation process, we are thrilled to announce the top 5 finalists moving on to the final stage of the summit. These exceptional social entrepreneurs have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sustaining their impact initiatives in Africa. We’re excited to showcase their innovative projects and celebrate their achievements.
Our Top 5 Finalists (in no particular order):
1. Finalist 1: Adama Happiness Ojochegbe
Email: adamachegbe@gmail.com
Organization name: Happi Leather Craft and Tote
Role: Founder
Company biography: The journey of Happi Leather Craft and Totes began during a challenging period in my life when I was unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. This difficult situation inspired me to rekindle my passion for leather crafting and turn it into a viable business. What started as a small initiative to create bespoke leather bags has now evolved into a broader mission to promote sustainability through our recently introduced Happi Tote project. The idea behind Happi Tote emerged from a growing awareness of the environmental damage caused by nylon and fabric waste. Witnessing the widespread littering of these materials and their harmful effects on the environment, I felt compelled to find a creative solution. Our concept of upcycling waste materials into stylish and functional tote bags resonated with my belief that nothing should go to waste and that every material can be transformed into something valuable. This philosophy has been the cornerstone of our brand, driving our efforts to make a positive impact on both the environment and the community.
2. Finalist 2: Meshack Ondora Nyaberi
Email: misakaus@gmail.com
Organization name: Angel Smile Initiative NGO
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company biography:
Angel Smile Initiative (ASI) NGO is a faith-based, non-profit making organisation dedicated to fostering sustainable development in underprivileged communities. With a strong focus on empowering women, youth, and people with disabilities (PWDs), ASI has been operational for over three decades, officially registering in 2022. As a champion of good governance and gender equality, ASI actively contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through capacity-building initiatives and advocacy, the organization aims to improve livelihoods, health, and overall well-being. ASI’s commitment to education is evident in its support for schools and students, ensuring access to quality learning. By implementing programs like Kipaji Kazi, ASI is directly addressing youth unemployment and skills development, aligning with the SDGs on inclusive growth and employment.
3. Finalist 3:
Matinyuy Wirghan Solange
Email: wirghansolange4@gmail.com
Organization name: ARM OF LOVE HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company biography:
Arm of Love Health Association is non governmental organization Located in Nyalla Nkolbong in the Littoral region of Cameroon, with its primary Mission to provide affordable, accessible and sustainable healthcare services to everyone especially the underserved communities. Arm Of Love Health Association has a mobile clinic which allows us to go from home to home treating both patients who are able to pay for their treatment and those who can’t. Especially Emergencies. So far since 2023, we have been able to reach 46 people with health care services through the help of our mobile clinic. Through Arm of Love Health Association’s mobile clinic, we are able to raise money to help those who can’t afford basic healthcare services. We could do more but due to lack of finances to hire some more services and working tools, we are limited to just do a little we can for now, while hopefully and patiently seeking for funds to extend our boundaries.
4. Finalist 4:
Benjamin Olorunfemi
Email: benjamin.olorunfemi@rohsi.org
Organization name: Rays of Hope Support Initiative (ROHSI)
Role: Executive Officer
Company biography: Rays of Hope Support Initiative (ROHSI) is a non-profit organisation located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. We focus on raising awareness and providing health education, medication, referral, and follow-up services related to hypertension and diabetes in underserved communities. Since 2017, ROHSI has provided direct healthcare opportunities to over 4,000 underserved Nigerians through health outreaches that include health education, medical screening, free medication, and follow-up care. We have also reached thousands of people through our website and social media handles, where we provide up-to-date information on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with an emphasis on hypertension and diabetes. From our field experience and the stakeholder discussions that we have had with the people we served, we have observed that many people in those communities lack access to healthcare, either because of location or economic constraints, leading to preventable health complications and premature deaths. We are developing our mobile clinic, which brings and provides unique healthcare services to the doorsteps of underserved members of the community who could not access the healthcare they deserved.
5. Finalist 5:
Olasumbo Adeleke
Email: director@genderpowerafrica.org
Organization name: Initiative for Gender Empowerment and Creativity
Role: Executive Officer
Company biography: Our organisation is into Empowerment of Small holder farmers to improve their products to global standard through training on improved processing. We currently work in shea sector, building and increasing the productivity of shea butter processors and improving the sheabutter produced. This has enabled them to sell more and be able to take care of themselves, thereby impacting lives and livelihood.
These remarkable individuals have shown unwavering commitment to creating lasting change in Africa.
Join us on the 30th from 10am WAT to witness their final project presentations to our stellar panel of judges and be a part of the impact.
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