The Paal
The Paal is reimagining the cow as more than just a livelihood, turning it into an investable asset to unlock economic opportunities for smallholder women farmers.
Custom Livestock; India
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Custom Livestock Challenge
Learn more about the Custom Livestock Challenge and why distributing proven livestock interventions can greatly improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
The Paal is reimagining the cow as more than just a livelihood, turning it into an investable asset to unlock economic opportunities for smallholder women farmers.
The Paal turns livestock into an investable asset class to bring better opportunities and economic security for smallholder farmers. The pilot is in Salem and Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu in India. Unlike others, The Paal treats the farm as not merely an input but as a core product- creating value for farmers, consumers, and investors alike.
The Paal was co-founded by Manali Jain, a graduate student at Harvard University who serves as CEO, and Shivam Johri, COO, with experience in agribusiness and private equity. They met as undergraduates at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) and combined grassroots insight with strong operational expertise to build a scalable, farmer-first model.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 100 customers.
Distribute 50 proven interventions.
Fundraise an additional $30,000.
FOUNDING TEAM
Manali Jain - CEO
Shivam Johri - COO
Read Imagine Grow Association India (RIGA)
Read Imagine Grow Association India (RIGA) is bridging learning gaps to unlock the potential of primary students in rural India.
Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; India
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program
Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Read Imagine Grow Association India (RIGA) is bridging learning gaps to unlock the potential of primary students in rural India.
RIGA’s model aims to utilize existing rural school infrastructure and train teachers in TaRL via a sustainable train-the-trainer model. The TaRL interventions will be integrated into existing school hours to ensure maximum participation and impact. TaRL is one of the most effective techniques proven to bring 2X improvement in learning levels within 2 months.
RIGA was founded in 2025 by Srishti Parihar and Anjali Malik. Srishti is a grassroots educationist, storyteller, writer and non-profit leader with prior experience working with government schools and primary school children. Anjali brings HR expertise with rich experience in Learning & Development, CSR and operational excellence.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 200 learners.
Distribute 200 proven interventions.
Fundraise an additional $5,000.
FOUNDING TEAM
Anjali Malik - Co-Founder
Srishti Parihar - Co-Founder
Wealth Village
Wealth Village aims to break the cycle of poverty in rural Burundi through entrepreneurship.
Poverty Graduation CHALLENGE; Burundi
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Poverty Graduation Program
Learn more about the Poverty Graduation Challenge and why an evidence-based program that combines cash or asset transfers with mentorship and other forms of financial and social support helps graduate the ultra poor from poverty.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Wealth Village aims to break the cycle of poverty in rural Burundi through entrepreneurship.
The Wealth Village model ensures that the extremely poor individuals in the community, especially women, are empowered or enabled to graduate out of extreme poverty and achieve economic and social advancement through comprehensive business skills and financial literacy training, dedicated coaching and mentoring, and savings as well as social support.
The founding team is led by a passionate changemaker who grew up in a rural area, where access to basic needs was a daily struggle for many households. This firsthand experience inspired a lifelong commitment to addressing extreme poverty. Now a seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation specialist in the NGO sector, he brings data-driven strategies and community insight to create impactful, sustainable solutions.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 30 women within three months
Provide tailored skills training, coaching, and routine mentoring to 30 women for effective management of their business ventures by the end of the pilot and create 15 savings groups.
Raise additional USD 50,000 from new donors within three months.
FOUNDING TEAM
Olivier Mukunzi - Founder and CEO
Jagguza Capital Enterprise
Jagguza Capital Enterprise empowers ultra-poor women in rural communities to escape poverty by building sustainable, climate-smart businesses through seed funding, skills training, and community-based support.
Poverty Graduation CHALLENGE; Uganda
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Poverty Graduation Program
Learn more about the Poverty Graduation Challenge and why an evidence-based program that combines cash or asset transfers with mentorship and other forms of financial and social support helps graduate the ultra poor from poverty.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Jagguza Capital Enterprise empowers ultra-poor women in rural communities to escape poverty by building sustainable, climate-smart businesses through seed funding, skills training, and community-based support.
Jagguza Capital Enterprise will implement its pilot in Kasanda District, Uganda, using a group-based distribution model where 90 ultra-poor women are organised into 30 micro-business groups of three members each. Each group is paired with a trained local business mentor who delivers skills training, monitors progress, and provides ongoing coaching. Participants receive seed capital in two instalments, join business savings groups (BSGs), and are linked to financial institutions and local markets.
What sets Jagguza Capital Enterprise apart is its scalable, cost-effective model that leverages peer accountability and mentorship within group enterprises, increasing success rates while reducing operational costs.
The founding team is led by Nakabuye Joanitah, Executive Director, with a strong background in strategic leadership and rural development. She is supported by Sserunga Paul, Operations Manager with expertise in community engagement and logistics, and Justine Nanono, Finance Officer and Growth Catalyst with experience in financial planning and grassroots coordination. Together, they bring deep local knowledge, technical expertise, and a shared passion for empowering ultra-poor communities.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 90 beneficiaries within three months.
Distribute 30 proven interventions during the pilot.
Raise an additional USD 25,000 during the pilot.
FOUNDING TEAM
Nakabuye Joanitah - Executive Director
Nanono Justine - Finance Officer and Growth Catalyst
Sserunga Paul - Operations Manager
Sante Initiative
Sante Initiative’s mission is to increase access to reading glasses for people with presbyopia living in low and middle-income countries.
READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; Uganda
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Reading Glasses
Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Sante Initiative’s mission is to increase access to reading glasses for people with presbyopia living in low and middle-income countries.
The organization will connect reading glasses to people living with presbyopia by raising awareness about presbyopia through conducting educational sessions for health workers and community members, and developing informational materials (pamphlets, videos, online content) on presbyopia.
They will facilitate access to diagnostic tools by utilizing mobile apps with Snellen charts, offering self-testing options for individuals with smartphones, and making these charts available in community drug shops and clinics. They will also ensure quality control for prescribed glasses by ensuring that high-quality glasses are prescribed and conducting periodic audits to ensure compliance with prescription guidelines.
Sante Initiative was started in 2024 by Irene Mbabazi and Derrick Bary Abila. Both individuals are passionate about promoting better vision health in Africa.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 500 beneficiaries during the pilot.
Distribute 500 reading eyeglasses during the pilot.
Fundraise USD 25,000.
FOUNDING TEAM
Irene Mbabazi - Co-Founder
Derrick Bary Abila - Co-Founder
ClearSight Initiative
Clearsight Initiative empowers low-income presbyopic adults in Ethiopia by providing affordable, accessible reading eyeglasses through a sustainable, community-based distribution model.
READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; Ethiopia
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Reading Glasses
Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Clearsight Initiative empowers low-income presbyopic adults in Ethiopia by providing affordable, accessible reading eyeglasses through a sustainable, community-based distribution model.
Clearsight Initiative will combine multiple models based on geographic and demographic considerations. In urban areas, they will use the hub-and-spoke model with micro-entrepreneurs and in rural areas, they will rely on mobile clinics and self-adjustable vision kits.
Schools and community centers will act as year-round access points in both settings. They will integrate those models for a comprehensive, flexible, and scalable distribution framework to make reading glasses accessible across diverse communities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and beyond.
The team combines Dr. Araya Yirga, a clinician and public health expert with more than 13 years of experience, including as Regional Public Health Services Director; Tr. Assefa Berhe, a teacher, top-selling books author and former head of a teachers' association; Sir Mulu Tekie, an ophthalmic nurse, with an extensive public service record including director of MNCH project at Moms fir Moms NGO; and Dr. Bereket Zeray, a university professor with Phd in Accounting and Finance and who has served as regional development bank advisor.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 1,000 presbyopic adults during our pilot phase by distributing 1,000 reading eyeglasses through trained sales agents in selected communities in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Distribute 1,000 proven reading eyeglasses to presbyopic adults during the pilot phase.
Raise up to $5,000 during the pilot phase by pursuing small grants, local contributions, and potential in-kind support.
FOUNDING TEAM
Dr. Araya Yirga - Founder
Tr. Assefa Berhe - Co-Founder
Sir Mulu Tekie - Co-Founder
Dr. Bereket Zeray - Co-Founder
Aid Vision
Aid Vision distributes reading glasses to older adults experiencing age-related vision change.
READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; Democratic Republic of the Congo
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Reading Glasses
Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Aid Vision distributes reading glasses to older adults experiencing age-related vision change.
Aid Vision’s model is based on distributing affordable non-prescription reading glasses through last-mile shops in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Targeting individuals aged 40 and older with age-related vision changes, they offer quick vision screenings. What sets Aid Vision apart is its high-leverage approach, which consists of improving the quality of life for older adults with accessible, affordable solutions.
Aid Vision was founded in 2025 by Victor Naka Magerano and Benjamin Luhazi. Aid Vision is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Victor Magerano serves as Aid Vision's full-time Project Lead.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Provide reading glasses to 500 individuals.
Equip 20 last-mile shops to distribute the reading glasses.
Fundraise an additional $60,000.
FOUNDING TEAM
Victor Naka Magerano - Project Lead
Benjamin Luhazi - Project Manager
SunLink Engineering PLC
SunLink Engineering PLC is building sustainable livelihoods for off-grid Ethiopian communities through community-driven solar solutions.
SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Ethiopia
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Solar Lamps
Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
SunLink Engineering PLC is building sustainable livelihoods for off-grid Ethiopian communities through community-driven solar solutions.
SunLink Engineering PLC distribute high-quality solar lanterns in rural and deep rural Ethiopia by partnering with trusted local community-managed social groups. This promotes collective purchasing within their pilot region of Oromia. Their commitment extends beyond the sale, as they provide full after-sales and maintenance service to all their customers.
Abnet Birkineh, a YALI RLC EA fellow and experienced electrical engineer, serves as the leader of their dedicated team of young entrepreneurs possessing significant familiarity with Ethiopia's solar energy sector. The core team includes financial management expertise provided by the Finance Manager, Tseganesh Birkineh, alongside a committed sales department and strategic guidance from an experienced business mentor. Mr. Abnet's leadership, coupled with the team's local knowledge and diverse competencies, is central to achieving their objective of delivering sustainable energy solutions.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
500 quality solar lamps will be distributed to off-grid households.
2,500 people will be directly impacted.
10,000 USD additional funds will be raised.
FOUNDING TEAM
Abnet Birkineh Molla - Team Lead
Tseganesh Birkineh - Finance Manager
Presbyoptics Solutions
Presbyoptics Solutions restores vision for Kenyans through affordable reading glasses.
READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; Kenya
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Reading Glasses
Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Presbyoptics Solutions restores vision for Kenyans through affordable reading glasses.
Presbyoptics Solutions is dedicated to addressing uncorrected presbyopia in Bondo Sub-County, Kenya. Despite the availability of affordable reading glasses, many individuals aged 40 and above lack access due to cost, limited availability, and the misconception that glasses require a prescription. The initiative aims to demedicalize access to reading glasses by using Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and church networks to distribute affordable, non-prescription reading glasses.
Through this model, they train CHVs and distributors to conduct basic vision screenings using the Snellen chart and the WHOeyes app. These trained individuals then distribute reading glasses at a subsidized cost, making them accessible to Bondo populations. By integrating eye health into community health strategies and religious gatherings, they aim to normalize the use of reading glasses and improve the quality of life and productivity for their target population.
Presbyoptics Solutions was started in 2025 by Beatrice Achieng Abura as Founder and full-time Director, Eugene Reywa Peywa as the Co-Founder & Project Coordinator, M & E.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Provide affordable, non-prescription reading glasses to at least 475 individuals aged 40 and above in Bondo Sub-County.
Equip 7 CHVs and 5 church-based distributors with the skills to conduct vision screenings and manage inventory.
Establish a referral network to ensure that 100% of individuals with complex eye conditions are directed to specialized ophthalmological care.
FOUNDING TEAM
Beatrice Achieng Abura - Director
Eugene Reywa Peywa - Project Coordinator, M & E.
Accelero
Accelero accelerates foundational learning for underserved students in rural Indonesia.
Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Indonesia
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Education Program
Learn more about the Teaching at the Right Level Challenge and how an evidence-based foundational learning program can improve primary literacy and numeracy in low-resource schools.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Accelero accelerates foundational learning for underserved students in rural Indonesia.
Accelero delivers the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach through after-school programs in rural primary schools, starting in Sorong, Southwest Papua, one of Indonesia’s lowest-literacy cities. They support students in grades 3 to 6 who are falling behind in reading and math by teaching them based on their actual learning level.
What sets them apart is their partnership with local universities - they recruit and train student volunteers, providing them with hands-on teaching experience while empowering them to serve their communities. They also equip schools with reading books and help create joyful, literacy-rich environments. By combining proven intervention with local talent, Accelero builds a sustainable, community-driven model that shapes future educators and ensures every child has the chance to learn, thrive, and succeed in life.
Accelero was founded in 2025 by Catherine Tikara and Kevin Evan, both originating from rural regions of Indonesia. Their personal experiences with educational disparities while studying in urban centres have given them a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students who are often left behind in the classroom. Driven by this awareness, they founded Accelero to address the urgent need for equitable educational opportunities for children in rural communities across Indonesia.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Reach 200 learners.
Distribute 864 proven interventions.
Fundraise an additional $50,000.
FOUNDING TEAM
Catherine Octaviane Tikara - Founder
Kevin Evannanda Septian - Co-Founder
Lotssy Uganda
Lotssy connects Ugandan smallholder farmers with quality knowledge, agro-inputs, and markets.
Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Uganda
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Quality Agricultural Inputs
Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Lotssy connects Ugandan smallholder farmers with quality knowledge, agro-inputs, and markets.
Lotssy Uganda is a social enterprise that is redefining how smallholder farmers access the lifeblood of agriculture: quality inputs, timely advice, and affordable financing. Its community-powered model makes farming more productive, resilient, and inclusive. Lotssy Uganda operates through a decentralized distribution model that connects smallholder farmers in the Mt. Elgon region of Uganda with certified quality agro-inputs, training, markets, and affordable financing.
At the core of its approach are trained community-based farmer agents, who serve as microentrepreneurs, ensuring last-mile delivery. Each community-based farmer supports, on average, 30 smallholder farmers per season during the pilot, facilitating the bulk ordering of inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and crop protective inputs.
Lotssy Uganda’s model emphasizes last-mile delivery, ensuring farmers receive products and training tailored to their specific needs. They collaborate and leverage Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to provide affordable financing options, allowing farmers to access inputs. Additionally, Lotssy prioritizes education on good agronomic practices and climate resilience strategies, empowering farmers to enhance their productivity sustainably.
Lotssy Uganda’s team is built on a strong foundation of trust and collaboration, stemming from their first meeting at the Rootical Bootcamp in 2023, focused on regenerative agriculture. From that moment, they recognized a shared commitment to addressing the urgent issue of access to quality agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers.
Innocent’s entrepreneurial spirit and community engagement skills drive their outreach efforts, while Brian’s expertise in agricultural finance ensures that they can mitigate risks for farmers. Together, they built Lotssy Uganda with a focus on connecting local input producers to the farmers who need their services the most. They see the gap in the market where many effective local producers struggle to reach their audience.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
100 smallholder farmers successfully reached and served by the community-based agents in 3 months.
300 interventions (seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection inputs) successfully distributed among the 100 farmers in the first 3 months.
$20,000 in additional funding for the business fundraised.
FOUNDING TEAM
Brian Kiprotich - Chief Operations Officer
Innocent Ociti - Chief Executive Officer
Kuwala Clean Energy
Kuwala Clean Energy’s mission is to uplift off-grid communities in Malawi with clean energy for healthier, safer lives.
SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Malawi
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Solar Lamps
Learn more about the Solar Lamp Challenge and how these lamps create enormous benefits for developing world families.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Kuwala Clean Energy’s mission is to uplift off-grid communities in Malawi with clean energy for healthier, safer lives.
Kuwala Clean Energy will pilot its distribution model in Havara Village, Zomba, Malawi, by using existing Water Point Committees as community-based sales agents. These trusted local groups will be trained to distribute Sun King solar lamps using a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) model, which requires only a 30% upfront payment.
This approach ensures accessibility while utilising well-established community structures for efficient distribution. Kuwala Clean Energy’s integration with local governance systems makes them stars, fostering trust and sustainability from within the community itself.
Kuwala Clean Energy was founded by Gabriel Kamowatimwa, Raymond Zulu, Hopeson Ngalande, and Phillip Kamowatimwa in 2024. Gabriel serves as the Chief Executive Officer and leads overall strategy and monitoring. The team combines expertise in project coordination, field operations, and finance, with a strong connection to the local community in Zomba, Malawi.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 1500 beneficiaries during the pilot.
Distribute 500 solar lamps during the pilot.
Fundraise an additional $15,000 during the pilot phase.
FOUNDING TEAM
Gabriel Kamowatimwa - Chief Executive Officer
Raymond Innocent Zulu - Project Coordinator
Philip Kamowatimwa - Finance Manager
Hopeson Ngakande - Field Officer
Yafika Agri Ventures
Yafika Agri Ventures (YAV) is a social enterprise dedicated to helping subsistence farmers in Mwanza District, Malawi, unlock their agricultural potential and build lasting economic resilience.
Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Malawi
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Quality Agricultural Inputs
Learn more about the Quality Inputs Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes high-quality seeds could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Yafika Agri Ventures is boosting the productivity and potential of last-mile subsistence farmers with sustainable agricultural solutions.
Yafika Agri Ventures (YAV) is a social enterprise dedicated to helping subsistence farmers in Mwanza District, Malawi, unlock their agricultural potential and build lasting economic resilience. They provide affordable input bundles on credit, along with hands-on training and ongoing support, so farmers can increase productivity and access better markets.
What truly sets YAV apart is its team of mobile extension agents, who work closely with farmers organised into Village Savings Groups. By delivering services through local hubs within walking distance, they make sure support is affordable, effective and timely, breaking down the barriers of geography and finance that too often hold farmers back.
Yafika Agri Ventures was founded in 2019 by Thomas Chiwaula, a passionate farmer who serves as the full-time CEO. Jacinta Chikalamba is the Project Coordinator, and Jason serves as the Community Development Officer, all working together to drive meaningful change in Malawi’s farming communities.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach and organise 100 subsistence farmers into active village savings groups in three months.
Using a capable network of mobile extension agents, distribute 100 input bundles in three months.
Fundraise an additional USD 20,000 within three months.
FOUNDING TEAM
Thomas Chiwaula - Founder
Jacinta Chikalamba - Project Coordinator
Jason Nthumbwana - Community Development Officer,
HERVeg.05
HERVeg.05 empowers women and youth in rural Tanzania to fight malnutrition and poverty through a climate-smart, integrated farming model that improves nutrition, income, and resilience.
CUSTOM AGRICULTURE CHALLENGE; Tanzania
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Quality inputs, and technical training
Learn more about the Custom Agriculture Challenge and why distributing proven agricultural interventions can greatly improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
HERVeg.05 empowers women and youth in rural Tanzania to fight malnutrition and poverty through a climate-smart, integrated farming model that improves nutrition, income, and resilience.
HERVeg.05 works with local Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in rural Tanzania to deliver high-quality poultry, biofortified maize, and vegetable seeds directly to farmers, alongside hands-on training in nutrition and sustainable farming. By using a mobile layaway system, farmers can save as little as $1 to access essential inputs, making the model affordable even with seasonal incomes.
One thing that sets HERVeg.05 apart is its smart integration of poultry, crops, and vegetables, where manure boosts crop yields, crop leftovers feed chickens, and the loop improves health and income. Their last-mile delivery approach ensures even remote farmers are included without extra cost. The pilot is currently underway in Tanzania, with a scalable model designed for broader African markets.
HERVeg.05 was founded by Ibrahim Islam, a passionate advocate for climate-smart agriculture and youth empowerment in rural Tanzania. Ibrahim brings a strong background in agricultural innovation, community engagement, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. He leads the venture’s vision, operations, and growth strategy on the ground.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 600 smallholder farmers, especially women and youth, within three months.
Through 25 local village agents, distribute 3000 one-month fully vaccinated SASSO chickens, 400kg of vegetable seeds and 2 tons of biofortified maize in three months.
Fundraise an additional USD 45,000 from new donors.
FOUNDING TEAM
Ibrahim Islam - C.E.O. and Founder
Enhance Your Eyesight Liberia (EYE Liberia)
EYE Liberia restores vision for Liberians by increasing access to affordable reading glasses in underserved communities.
READING GLASSES CHALLENGE; LIBERIA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Reading Glasses
Learn more about the Reading Glasses Challenge and how increasing access to non-prescription reading or working glasses can improve the livelihoods of those in need.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
EYE Liberia restores vision for Liberians by increasing access to affordable reading glasses in underserved communities.
EYE Liberia leverages a community-based distribution model. They train youth and women from the communities they work with to conduct basic vision screenings, sell affordable reading glasses and provide eye health education in underserved communities. The pilot will be launched in four peri-urban and rural communities in Liberia (Montserrado, Bong, Lofa, and Nimba Counties), where access to eye care is extremely limited or unavailable.
What sets EYE Liberia apart is its understanding of the local context, as well as combining income generation for local agents with immediate and immense health impact. Its model is local, empowering and sustainable.
Benjamin Varney Jr. is the full-time Founder/CEO of Enhance Your Eyesight Liberia (EYE Liberia).
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
1000+ individuals provided reading glasses within three months.
1000+ pairs of reading glasses to individuals in need in underserved communities.
Secure a minimum of $10,000 in additional funding from local or international partners to support our expansion.
FOUNDING TEAM
Benjamin Varney Jr. - Founder/ CEO
CornHouse
CornHouse’s mission is to uplift Cameroonian rural maize farmers through better storage, finance and market access.
Post-Harvest Support CHALLENGE; Cameroon
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Post-Harvest Support
Learn more about the Post-Harvest Support Challenge and why an evidence-based model that distributes post-harvest loans and improved grain storage bags could reliably boost the standard of living for smallholder farmers.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
CornHouse’s mission is to uplift Cameroonian rural maize farmers through better storage, finance and market access.
The pilot will take place in Ndop, Northwest Cameroon, where they will distribute PICS bags through trusted women group leaders, helping farmers preserve more maize for longer periods. Stored maize becomes collateral for $50–$100 microloans, delivered through partner microfinance institutions. After the storage period, CornHouse connects farmers to high-value markets, ensuring they sell at peak prices. What sets CornHouse apart is its unwavering commitment to farmer prosperity, reducing post-harvest losses, unlocking credit, and maximising income. CornHouse doesn’t just provide tools; it unlocks the true value of what farmers already own.
CornHouse was founded by Rodrigue Jinyuy Birka, a sustainable development economist with a strong commitment to advancing rural livelihoods. He serves as the Managing Director, leading a dedicated team united by a shared vision to empower smallholder farmers in Cameroon.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Directly reach 200 rural maize farmers within three months.
Distribute 2,000 PICS bags and 200 micro-loans in 3 months through 10 women group leaders and partner MFI, NgoCCUL.
Raise $40,000 to $120,000 in additional funding to support operations and scale.
FOUNDING TEAM
Rodrigue Jinyuy Birka - Managing Director
MomsFirst
MomsFirst prevents maternal death in Nepal by providing misoprostol through trained FCHVs going door to door.
MATERNAL HEALTH CHALLENGE; Nepal
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Misoprostol.
Learn more about the Maternal Health Challenge and how the distribution of Misoprostol, a $3 drug that can prevent maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage, could save thousands of lives.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
MomsFirst prevents maternal death in Nepal by providing misoprostol through trained FCHVs going door to door.
MomsFirst trains FCHVs to distribute misoprostol to pregnant women in remote areas, starting with the pilot in the province. FCHVs will identify pregnant women in the 3rd trimester, provide prenatal advice and misoprostol for use after childbirth. MomsFirst will work through the already existing network of trusted community health volunteers, ensuring both outreach and acceptance, which is what sets them apart.
MomsFirst is founded by Dr. Samriddhi Parajuli, leading the organisation’s vision and strategy with a core team, including Dr. Asim Pandey as a cofounder. Both are medical professionals with firsthand experience working in Nepal’s rural healthcare system, with a deep understanding of the urgent need for effective interventions for preventing maternal deaths.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Train at least 20 FCHVs and reach 300 women with Misoprostol.
Distribute 300 Misoprostol via FCHVs going through door to door in the community.
Fundraise an additional 20000 USD from new donors or collaborations.
FOUNDING TEAM
Dr. Samriddhi Parajuli - Founder
Dr. Asim Pandey - Cofounder
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