In Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a visionary young entrepreneur is quietly transforming lives through innovation, education, and social commitment. Joël Londjiringa, the founder of JOFRANCI SERVICES, is building more than just a business; he is creating pathways for young people to acquire practical skills, build confidence, and
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Nutrindo comunidades: a história da empresa Nato La Boyomaise fundada por Anita e Deborah
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, and women’s economic participation is frequently restricted by structural barriers. In the heart of Kisangani, however, a dynamic social enterprise is rewriting this narrative. Nato La Boyomaise, a youth-led enterprise, is making significant strides in the local
ART MOKILI NGONGA está a transformar a criatividade em oportunidade para uma nova geração de designers
Across Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, many young people face a shared reality: talent and creativity are abundant, but opportunities to transform them into sustainable livelihoods are limited. ART MOKILI NGONGA—an enterprise led by a member of the AJAN Three Zero Club (an extension of the Jesuit Youth Social
Como a Ma Blanchisserie está a restaurar a dignidade e a transformar a comunidade através da criação de empregos e do alívio dos encargos diários
In one densely populated neighbourhood of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the simple task of washing clothes had become a daily struggle for many families. Limited access to water, demanding work schedules, and the physical strain of handwashing placed a heavy burden on households, particularly on women and girls who carried most
Do solo árido à uma nova esperança: como Hector está a revitalizar as fazendas e a restaurar meios de subsistência através do biofertilizante
Across Burkina Faso, declining soil fertility has quietly become one of the greatest threats to food security and sustainable livelihoods. Years of intensive farming, mining activities, dependence on chemical fertilisers, and unpredictable rainfall have left vast stretches of farmland exhausted and unproductive. For many farming families, harvests continue to shrink
Como o Salia Lapin está a transformar vidas através da alimentação, da agricultura e das oportunidades
What began as a simple dream and a passion for cooking has grown into a thriving community enterprise that is changing lives in Burkina Faso. Le Restaurant Salia Lapin is today more than a restaurant, it is a story of resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of opportunity. In a
Da escassez à sustentabilidade: Como Mahavotse está a construir esperança, sabão e segurança hídrica no sul rural de Madagascar
Mahavotse, founded by VAO HANITRINIRIKO Nalimbinjanahary Christaline, is an enterprise born in the remote lands of Ambovombe-Androy in southern Madagascar. More than a startup, it is a determined response to scarcity, distance, and neglect. Emerging from a region often overlooked and difficult to access, the initiative reflects a bold vision
Da crise dos resíduos ao cuidado da nossa Casa Comum: Como Antonio construiu a Sarabio—um império de reciclagem em Madagascar
Sarabio, founded by Mr. Antonio Rafamantanantsoa, began as a bold idea that rose to distinction in the Jesuit Youth Social Entrepreneurial Action (JYSEA) program pitching competition. At its core, the initiative is driven by a simple yet powerful belief: nothing should be wasted if it can be transformed. Guided by
Traore A. Tidiane, fundador da 2T Solar Innovations
Where the Solar Energy Becomes a Strategy Traore A. Tidiane is the visionary behind 2T Solar Innovations, a company that harnesses Burkina Faso’s abundant solar energy to address the country’s chronic electricity shortages. In rural areas, health centres run on generators, markets close at dusk, and students study by candlelight.
Victoria Macfoy; Proporcionando a cura para além da saúde física
Victoria Macfoy, who has a pharmacy degree, almost had to close her dream pharmacy because of financial struggles and poor upkeep. It was hard for her to see her community suffer, as local health workers and clinics were stretched thin and lacked resources. After AJAN held a training session at
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