Category: NEWS

The SINA Purpose Pool wins the “engagement price”

With a prize of 2.500 €, SINA was recognized and awarded for its concept of the “Purpose Pool” by the German “engagement price”. The Purpose Pool is an innovative funding mechanism developed by SINA to support refugee entrepreneurs to scale up their social enterprises. Globally, there are 108.4 million people who have been forcibly displaced. […]

SINA at the World Agility Forum

With the title “Purpose over Positions – a case study of SINA (Social Innovation Academy)”, Etienne Salborn had the honor and privilege Lisbon to present SINA as the opening speech of the event at the 9th World Agility Forum in Lisbon as the opening speech of the event. The Forum is a prestigious global event […]

New SINA in Zanzibar, Tanzania as “Hazina Innovation Academy”

The Hazina Innovation Academy is our newest SINA Community and launched at the end of August 2023 in Zanzibar, Tanzania with their first 20 pioneer youth. Over the coming weeks and months, the scholars will unleash their full potentials and become social entrepreneurs, transforming local challenges into opportunities. We are grateful for the support of […]

DRC Social Innovation Summit

In 1960, when the DRC gained independence from Belgium the city of Kinshasa had less than half a million inhabitants. Today, it is the largest city on the African continent with an estimated 17 Million people and growing daily. This poses huge challenges but also immense opportunities. SINA Founder Etienne Salborn and members from the […]

Beyond Sustainability: Progress on Regenerative Agriculture and Agroforestry in SINA Mpigi

Regenerative agriculture is gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to conventional farming methods. The SINA Community “Jangu International” is among the pioneers in this approach in Uganda, working with the 100 local farmers from the surrounding districts. Conventional farming often relies heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. While these methods may offer short-term gains in […]

Transformation Innovation Hub (TIH) and Evode Hakizimana featured on UNHCR

The UNHCR released an article titled “Meet three fearless young refugees who are leaving a positive mark on their communities” and featured Evode Hakizimana, the co-founder of Transformation Innovation Hub (TIH), our SINA Community in the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe. The text reads: “23-year-old Evode Hakizimana has spent his entire life in the Tongogara […]

Empowering the Next Generation: A Spotlight on SINA’s Impact

The support of Porticus entity Argidius Foundation, enabled SINA develop and scale its model for a new generation of young social entrepreneurs in Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe, with a mission to enable a whole generation of African youth to create a future for themselves. Porticus has just published an article titled […]

Two SINA Members at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit in Washington DC

Daniel Baraka from our SINA Community in Kinshasa (Congo Innovation Academy) and Johnmary Kavuma from Upcycle Africa were both invited and met at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, which took place from July 31 to August 2, 2023 in Washington DC. The event brought together selected fellows and professionals from businesses and organizations interested in […]

Open Call: Videography Intern/Volunteer at SINA (Social Innovation Academy)

Are you passionate about storytelling and social impact? Do you have skills in videography and a desire to use them for a meaningful cause? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! SINA is seeking a dedicated and creative Videography Intern/Volunteer to join our team. This role involves capturing the untold stories of our […]

Call for Volunteers and Interns: Fundraising, Communication and Impact Measurement

SINA (Social Innovation Academy) is a global movement that empowers marginalized youth and refugees to become active drivers of their own futures. We have established ten self-organized and “freesponsible” learning spaces, known as SINAs, where individuals create their own curriculum and gain the skills necessary to develop social enterprises. Our scholars are not just beneficiaries; […]