From Nyenga, Jinja district, in Uganda, a group of individuals is immersed in a journey transforming their lives in ways they could never have imagined. These individuals, known as SINA Replicators, have converged at the SINA (Social Innovation Academy) campus for a unique educational experience that is challenging their perspectives and igniting their passion for […]
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Unlocking Personal Growth and Empowering Communities: Reflections from the current SINA replicators on their replication journey so far…
Young individuals have embarked on a transformative journey at Jangu International. These young changemakers, hailing from various backgrounds and originating from Bombo district, are in the process of replicating the SINA (Social Innovation Academy) model in their own community. The experience during their replication journey is an eye-opening adventure that is reshaping their perceptions and […]
A Week at our SINA community, Jangu International: Empowering Youth
Jangu International is not your average educational institution. It’s a place where personal development and entrepreneurship are at the core of every scholar’s journey. In this recent YouTube video, Martha, a scholar in the emerging stage, takes us through her week at Jangu International, offering a glimpse into the unique experiences that shape her education […]
Embark on a journey that transforms victims into survivors. The Totya Platform: Navigating healing and justice from sexual abuse.
“Silence is a dangerous companion when it’s the only refuge for victims of sexual abuse. At eight years old, I found myself – silenced by a crime committed against me. Orphaned and afraid, I questioned, “Why me?” The world seemed deaf to my cries, intensifying the mental battles that raged within me. Trapped, I was […]
Unraveling the enigma of social empowerment; spotlight on GIV’s role in uplifting refugees and marginalized youth.
Global Innovation Valley (GIV), an esteemed Social Innovation Academy (SINA) community member, is diligently paving the way for young refugees and marginalized youths, empowering them to evolve as changemakers and social entrepreneurs. The origins of GIV trace back to the Kalobeyei refugee settlement, where a main office had been established, along with a sub-office in […]
SINA member recognized as “Westerwelle Founder of the Year” 2023 in Berlin
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Catherine Nakayemba for her remarkable achievement as the Westerwelle Founder of the Year! She grew up in the Kankobe orphanage in Uganda and was supported by Jangu e.V. throughout high school and joined SINA afterwards. Where she unleashed her potentials. As a child, Catherine faced the challenge of lacking […]
Jangu International at “Youth For Peace” in Burundi
Our SINA community in Mpigi, Uganda “Jangu International” has been invited and sponsored by the Ministry for Gender, Labour and Social Development together with the Ministry of Defence to represent Ugandan youth and youth organizations in Bujumbura as the only Ugandan organisation to represent the whole of Uganda in the concluded East African Standby Force […]
It’s all rubbish: Up-cycling waste into fashionable items
Our Alumni Namujju Juliet and Faith Aweko feature with their respective social enterprises Kimuli Fashionability and Reform Africa in The East African magazine. Described as “fashion creatives”, their journey of transforming waste materials into sustainable fashion is an inspiring tale. They create products such as garments, accessories, coffee tables and other household items. You can read the whole article here http://It’s all rubbish: […]
Applications open for SINA Replication in Zanzibar
SINA (Social Innovation Academy) is awarding fully funded scholarships for young Zanzibari to become FutureShapers and travel to UGANDA in June 2022 to learn how to build a community of people who want to change the world for the better through social entrepreneurship through replication of the SINA model. Are you ready for this adventure? […]
SINA Case Study
Joan, Marjorie and Rebecca are inspiring social entrepreneurs and are changing lives through their innovative products and services. All three are alumni of SINA, the Social Innovation Academy. After Charles Holmes of CE Holmes Consulting had visited SINA in Uganda years ago and reconnected in 2021, he commissioned this Case Study to highlight the impact […]