SE Forum team

Christmas and new opportunities!

Christmas is approaching fast, which means we’re soon moving into 2017. A new year with new possibilities. However, before we get ahead of ourselves I would like to take the time to highlight some of our alumnis’ recent successes. Because even if it’s important to look forward we shouldn’t forget to celebrate our achievements. See it as our Christmas card to you!

Derrick and Onelamp have successfully launched their first Pay As You Go solar product for night fishermen along lake Victoria. The results? All units have sold out!

Joyce and her Josmak (tackling malnutrition and creating income for women by developing and selling innovative products made from excess organic pumpkins) has won the African Entrepreneurship Award 2016 in competition with 8700 African entrepreneurs.

Olutosin and her Star of Hope Transformation Centre has increased their women training dramatically, been profiled by a Polish documentary filmmaker, moved into a new office and been chosen as 2016’s Changemaker by the women powered network World Pulse. She also had one of her articles published in Time Magazine describing what Americans can learn from Nigerians after a certain election.

Francis and his Redbank, saving lives by connecting Blood banks, hospitals and patients in Nigeria, has been busy signing up new clients to their platform, boosting their profile in media articles, and meeting with the Nigerian president and vice-president.

Anja and Bluebear have reached another 300 girls with their reusable sanitary pads with more programs in the pipe line. They’ve also signed a new deal to sell their pads in a major pharmacy outlet.

Luciana and New Hope EcoTech have signed more clients, increased their team and has been approach for external investments.

Elsa and SafeCity received third prize at The Intercultural Innovation Awards, a partnership between the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group, which supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.

As you can see, a lot of things are happening. With that we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas!

Nick and the SE Forum team