The Active Citizenship Award honors young Africans (aged 15 to 35) who go above and above their civic responsibilities to maintain democracy, enhance access to basic amenities, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or improve the quality of life in their communities/countries in Africa. The goal of the award is to encourage young people to take …
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The Sankalp Awards is a celebration of outstanding social entrepreneurs and a showcase of innovative and successful businesses globally. The 2021 Edition of Sankalp Global Awards is looking for social entrepreneurs who are mainstreaming impact, are making a positive impact on society, gaining hands-on experience and networking with a global community. Criteria Apply for the …
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Pitch AgriHack 2021 is sponsored by the global development organization Heifer International. The competition will identify and amplify efforts by young innovators to build resilience beyond COVID-19 through digital agriculture products and services. These innovations should be scalable and generate measurable impact in Africa’s food systems. Winners will receive funding and continued support to scale up their …
SUPPORTING ENERGY ACCESS ENTREPRENEURS IN AFRICA AND ASIA Sustainable Mobility, defined as, green, efficient, safe and universally accessible movement of people and goods and services from point to point. Sustainable Mobility is a nascent sector that is gaining momentum. Like Energy, mobility is a fundamental catalyst for any economy. Mobility solutions are a prerequisite of social inclusion by …
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Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating on the first-of-its-kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge. This global innovation competition is open to social entrepreneurs in selected markets with ventures that equip individuals and communities with the skills needed to thrive in the transition to a green economy. As we look towards a post-pandemic world, we have an opportunity to …
The United Nations General Assembly created the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political, and economic challenges facing our world. They are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for …
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D-Prize supports new entrepreneurs who can distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet millions of people still don’t have access. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges below? D-Prize will award the most promising teams with up to $20,000 USD to launch a pilot version …
Have they created a micro-farm in your community? Are they solving medical or environmental problems with clever solutions that are in demand? Each year, Anzisha select 20 leading youth entrepreneurs like these to become Anzisha Prize Fellows. Anzisha Prize seek to identify and support role models like Andrew Mupuya and the entrepreneurial ecosystems that nurture them.. …
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The Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize global excellence in food innovation and community impact. Arrell Food Institute recognizes global leaders who are ensuring future food security for the planet, and hopes to inspire new leaders to take bold steps towards change. Scientific excellence and community engagement are necessary to overcome the challenges our world will …
The Ashden Awards boost outstanding climate solutions. For more than 20 years our awards have backed radical ideas delivering lower emissions and a fairer world, with grants and development support on offer to winners and finalists. Now, in a pivotal year for the future of our planet, we want to hear about your bold and brilliant …
