The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC successfully set a new Guinness World Record of the largest composed postcard with the help of children and youth (over 125,000) The Paris Agreement concluded in 2015 intends to stop global warming at a maximum of +2°C compared to pre-industrial times. This will only be possible if society at large commits to substantially…
On June 5th 2018, the world celebrated world environment day under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” In collaboration with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Commission on Education and Communication, BLI run a one-day fun-filled program at Hill Preparatory School, a special needs based school in Uganda, to educate children about the importance of conserving the environment, and also…
Cartoon Ambassador is a project started by BLI Bangladesh that uses cartoon characters to address social issues among children and youth. Whatever a child is feeling, Rojo and Zara are there to uplift and inspire them. Cartoon ambassador characters help motivate children to learn, innovate and dream of a better life. Once children start to believe in themselves and…
Update: This project has been renamed #Data4WASH Access to clean water, quality education, and poor health facilities has remained a challenge for people in low-income regions and underdeveloped communities. The Rural Impact Accessibility Map project is a user-friendly digital platform that aggregates people-generated and verified data aimed at increasing development at the grassroots level. The RIAM project eases lobbying…
This year, StartUp Africa Roadtrip is an Italian based organization that fosters intercultural collaboration between Europe and Africa for young people engaged in startup business innovations in Uganda. I was thrilled to be part of this year’s final event and winners selection session held on 8th of August that took place at the Italian Ambassador’s Residence in Kololo. It…
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