Projects

ENCOURAGE. empowering people. We encourage people to actively face social challenges and positively change society.

Together with our partners, we develop and implement local and international projects to support people in Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

Learn more about our engagement in the areas of Development Cooperation as well as Education and Culture.

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Technologies for basic needs
International
- Promoting simple technologies to improve basic services
- Knowledge sharing through database
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Connected Solar Clinic
Off-grid health care
Jordan
- Solar-powered clinic for underdeveloped regions
- Implemented in refugee sites
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Safe Water Enterprises
Entrepreneurial approach to supply drinking water
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
- Water kiosks in rural areas
- Income for local communities
- Improved health situation
Project
OneDollarGlasses
Affordable glasses for Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
- Support for the OneDollarGlasses Association
- Glasses for developing regions with local value creation
- Expanding the market to Burkina Faso
Project
TEAM UP Uganda
Improved livelihood prospects for young people
Uganda
- Improved livelihood prospects for young people
- Education, infrastructure and improved income
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Impact Hub Africa
The global entrepreneurial network in Africa
Africa
- Skill-building and networking
- Support for professional independence
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Hygiene Promotion
Education and social marketing for better health
Kenya
- Education and social marketing about water and hygiene
- Interactive teaching and learning methods
- Lower rates of disease
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WE!Hubs
Modern technologies with benefits for society and the environment
Kenya
- Environmentally friendly energy and drinking water for remote areas
- Access to computers and educational opportunities
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TakaTaka Solutions
Income through sustainable waste management
Kenya
- Affordable waste disposal
- A recycling rate of up to 80 percent
- Enterprises with social responsibility
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