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Braima Sambú

Braima Sambú is a Theologian and Sociologist. He is currently studying Informatics Engineering of systems and networks at BIMANTECS University. He obtained his first degree in Systematic Theology in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and has comprehensive skills and knowledge in the method of study and research. Sambú is a passionate changemaker, and through his work he has proved to be a competent and exemplary professional dedicated to his work. He contributed a great deal of effort and zeal to the tasks inherent in his role, as well as other activities in the organization and the community. As an entrepreneurial activist, Sambú [...]

2021-02-15T09:25:36+00:009th February 2021|

Kuda Mapeture

Kuda Mapeture is a young activist with a hearing impairment. She is the founder of Miss Deaf Trust Zimbabwe, an NGO which focuses on empowering and advocating for the rights of Deaf young girls and women. The organization works on various initiatives to improve the lives of deaf young women and girls, advocating for their rights and pioneering programs that help to fight against discrimination and all forms of violence against young deaf women. Kuda intends to develop this initiative further with the support of the incubator.

2021-02-09T12:47:59+00:009th February 2021|

Nancy Ongom

Nancy is a Law Graduate (LLB) from Uganda Christian University-Mukono. She is very passionate about Human Rights and working against Sexual Gender Based Violence. She is currently an active member of National Youth Engagement Network (NYEN Uganda) and a global Youth leader on the Youth Compact Champions program for Young people in Humanitarian Action which is currently being coordinated by Restless Development, Action Aid, the UN Group for Children and Youth and UNFPA with support from other compact organizations. Her Incubator project involves actively volunteering to train young girls on how to make reusable sanitary pads with the aim of [...]

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Noreen Asekenye

Noreen is enthusiastic about telling people's stories to influence change. Through Tell a Story Foundation Uganda, she aims to revitalize hope in vulnerable communities. While working at Tell a Story Foundation Uganda, an organization she founded in 2018, Noreen continues to connect and touch lives by sharing a series of real life stories of both women and men that are impacting their societies positively. She has shared lock down experiences of people from different parts of Africa. Noreen is also using acts of charity such as the Together4good Covid - 19 relief fundraiser to not only spread more generosity but [...]

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Robert Asiimwe

Robert is a young people's developer from Masindi and an "Advocacy Inspirator" with experience in digital advocacy for good governance, women's rights, and sustainable livelihoods as well as social accountability. He is passionate about supporting young people to reclaim power over social constructions, injustices and discrimination through community mobilisation. He works to help young people exercise their rights to strong civic roles in their communities. Robert has been at the forefront of the "#COVID_19OUTOFUGANDA" campaign crusading for community sensitization about Coronavirus prevention in Mid-Western "Bunyoro" communities. He is founder of Crusaders for Social Accountability and Good Governance" an online platform [...]

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Ruth Atim

Ruth is a journalist who's worked for both broadcast and print media. In 2019, she was shortlisted as a finalist in the Isu Elihle awards, a South African Media award that rewards innovative journalism about children. Ruth also co-founded the Gender Tech initiative-Uganda, a not-for-profit organisation that empowers women (mostly journalists) with digital safety and security skills and digital literacy skills. She is very passionate about gender and tech - her Incubator project seeks to support women from various spheres of life to fight online gender based violence. She plans to advocate for updated internet regulations that enables the expression [...]

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Caroline Mutimbanyoka

Caroline Mutimbanyoka is a Harare-based human rights activist, feminist and Pan-Africanist educator who has sought to amplify the voices of women and girls throughout her career. Caroline is the founder of Sprout Women Empowerment Trust, a community based organization that has become a voice for the underprivileged women in peri-urban areas. Through Sprout, Caroline advocates for women's rights, service delivery and food justice so as to enhance the livelihoods of women in her community and plans to develop the initiative further through the incubator.

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Courteney Takura Mukoyi

Courteney Takura Mukoyi is a Mutare-based LLB graduate from Midlands State University. He has worked with the Judicial Service Commission, National Prosecuting Authority, Tandiri Law Chambers and ZINASU. Through the incubator, he is developing a first of its kind, human rights remedy mobile phone application which will equip citizens with knowledge on their civil and political rights as well as accountability related rights. It will also guide them what to do when their rights are violated, who can assist them and even provide a video recording option for evidence collection.

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Custody Chikambure

Custody Chikambure is an entrepreneur passionate about developing profitable financial schemes and igniting the potential of business to drive social good. His incubator project is G.O.E.L Computer Educational Initiative, a set of online platforms he will share information related to Covid-19 and how best young people can stay safe by practising safety precautions. He is also working on software that can help notify healthy practitioners about possible Covid-19 cases.

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|

Descent Dube

Descent Dube is the Founder and the Executive Director of a youth organisation called Matobo Youth Development Initiative (MYDI). Based in Matobo, Descent is passionate about community mobilisation through active youth participation. His incubator project is aimed at ensuring young people can access information and participate in community dialogue and policy making processes. Ultimately, he wants to equip young people to become responsible citizens and occupy leadership positions in civil society.

2021-02-09T12:47:51+00:009th February 2021|
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