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Case Studies

The clinic ensures access to proper medical services for all the people in Bugesera especially vulnerable children and teenage mothers. Teenage pregnancy remains a big problem in the region, forcing many young girls to drop out of school because of unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.

At its core Upasana promotes environmental and socio-economic sustainability. The enterprise has become a leader of conscious fashion in India and in the world. Upasana’s various products have become their own brands and through those brands, local men, women and farmers are supported, developed and ensured fair-trade.

In 1994, Zip Zap was the first multi-racial group to present a performance at the Grahamstown arts festival. Its vision was simple: Teach kids who are different from one another that they really are not that different at all and provide them with the opportunity to discover the possibility of doing something bigger than themselves. Circus provides an ideal framework for that demonstration.

Digify Africa’s mission is to bridge the gap of the digital divide, particularly among Africa’s youth. The enterprise has made it its mission to equip youth with digital skills that can improve their livelihoods, as well as propel their career prospects to great heights within the digital sector.

Biji-Biji operates with environmental and social sustainability goals at the core of its business model, striving for a greener Malaysia and a greener planet. To reach their environmental sustainability goals, their innovative products (which range from handbags to functional structures) are mostly created from upcycled materials to avoid waste going into landfills.

On our first episode of #SEAcademyMeets, we sat down with Sizwe Nzima of Iyeza Express who explains what he wishes he'd known before becoming a social entrepreneur.