This role has broadened my understanding of the opportunities available in social entrepreneurship. Through the ASEW September Spinoff Edition, I have also come up with a business modelling template which has broadened my horizon about how to market my organization (Volunteers in Progress) as a social entrepreneur. I now have more confidence in projecting it to the world at large given my involvement with ASEW in the past 6 months. Also, I have built a stronger online presence especially on LinkedIn and this role has helped me to keep up to date about international days that resonate with Africa, social enterprise and the sustainable development goals. My work at ASEW remains an attestation to the fact that I can do more than I can imagine.

I initially came in curious to know what exactly an African social enterprise is and what it entails, and I must say I am leaving with a clear and thorough understanding. My background and passion for Africa shaped my interest for the job in the first place, so getting in and seeing a number of social enterprises that have done and are still doing great work in Africa was both an humbling and exhilarating experience. I also got hands on training in using Canva, brainstorming and coming up with efficient social media strategies; I have grown and gotten even more solidified in my passion and interest in Africa and I have gained unquantifiable experience in running an enterprise, a workshop and being invaluable in life's pursuits, and for that I am very grateful. I would sure be paying it forward and I'm as well certain that I won't forget and this memorable time would be of great benefit to me in all I would be doing going forward.

My role as a graphic designer with ASEW was highly rewarding. I created graphics for events, promotional materials, and social media. Adjusting to the role was seamless due to the supportive team. I was able to utilise my creative skills and learned new techniques in digital illustration and typography. The team's constructive feedback and collaboration inspired me to further develop my UX design skills and deepened my sense of community engagement. The skills I gained at ASEW, such as advanced digital illustration and typography, are enhancing my current design projects. The collaborative environment improved my teamwork and communication skills, which are crucial in my professional life. This experience has inspired me to pursue roles that combine creativity and community impact, and to further develop my user interaction (UI) design skills.