Yafika Agri Ventures

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

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)

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

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

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

OUBA Energy and Technology

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Niger

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

OUBA Energy expands access to clean, affordable energy for off-grid communities in Niger by distributing solar kits through a locally driven model.

The pilot will take place in 3 to 5 unelectrified rural communities in Niger, targeting 500 households with solar kits through a Pay-As-You-Go model. OUBA Energy will train 15 local agents to handle distribution, customer support, and payment collection, ensuring community engagement and long-term follow-up.

What sets OUBA Energy apart is its commitment to building a permanent local presence in each region it serves, allowing it to maintain trust, deliver fast service, and grow sustainably. Its model combines last-mile logistics, digital payment tracking, and tailored solar solutions to meet both household and productive-use energy needs.

OUBA Energy was founded by Amadou Abdou Mahamadou “Salissou”, a renewable energy entrepreneur and 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow. The team includes technical director Mahamane Sani Ibrahima Djabre and project manager Salifou Adamou Younoussa. Together, they bring expertise in solar energy systems, rural deployment, and community-based energy access in Niger.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• During the pilot, they will target 500 rural households, approximately 3,500 beneficiaries, across 3 to 5 unelectrified communities in Niger. They will also train 15 local agents to ensure proper follow-up and support for the beneficiaries.

• They will distribute 500 proven solar lighting interventions, including SunKing Pro Pico, D.Light S30, D.Light A2, and Pico D.Light, to off-grid rural households. These products have been widely recognised for their durability, efficiency, and positive impact on energy access in underserved communities.

• They aim to raise an additional $75,000 to $100,000 during the pilot phase.

FOUNDING TEAM

Amadou Abdou Mahamadou “Salissou” - Founder and Managing Director

Matka

Clean Water Access CHALLENGE; PAKISTAN

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Ceramic Water Filters

Learn more about the Clean Water Access Challenge and why ceramic pot water filters can be used by households to clean otherwise unsafe water from almost any source.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Matka's mission is to provide affordable, sustainable, and culturally-tailored water filtration solutions to rural communities in Punjab, leveraging a community-based distribution model to improve health outcomes and empower women as key advocates for clean water access.

Matka's distribution model is community-based, focusing on rural Punjab, where they have deep cultural knowledge and ties. The pilot will be launched in the rural areas of Punjab, targeting women as early adopters and local advocates.

What sets Matka apart is its ability to tap into existing trust networks by leveraging women in the community as both consumers and sales agents, driving organic growth through word-of-mouth and local connections. This grassroots approach enables them to reduce marketing costs while fostering genuine relationships for wider adoption.

Matka was founded by Dure Nayab and Qurat ul Ain, both of whom have strong ties to rural Punjab and a shared passion for improving water access and health outcomes. With backgrounds in community development and sustainable business models, they bring both local insight and entrepreneurial expertise to the project.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 4500 beneficiaries during the pilot.

• Distribute 300 water filters during the pilot.

• Raise an additional $25,000 during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Dure Nayab - CEO, Co-founder

Qurat Ul Ain - Co-founder

Foundational Literacy For All

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; NIGERIA

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

Foundational Literacy for All (FLFA) equips underserved children with essential literacy skills that they need to thrive at their grade level.

FLFA combines the Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) approach with leadership and life skills sessions to help public school students catch up to their grade level in foundational literacy. The venture will partner with public schools in the Ota community, Ogun State, by training teachers on TARL and providing ongoing mentorship throughout implementation.

What sets FLFA apart is its integration of leadership, life skills, and community change-making projects, empowering students to apply their learning beyond the classroom.

Foundational Literacy for All is founded by Aramide Kayode.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

FOUNDING TEAM

Aramide Kayode - Founding Executive Director

Mbariro Organization

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Zimbabwe

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

Mbariro Organization’s mission is to empower Zimbabwe’s children to develop the skills and competencies needed to create solutions for the country’s most pressing challenges.

The venture’s model adapts the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach to the Zimbabwean context. Mbariro will partner with schools to conduct training camps for teachers and volunteers, equipping them to implement the TaRL methodology effectively.

Mbariro Organization will also train mentors to provide ongoing support to program implementers. Additionally, they aim to build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders—including the government, higher education institutions, the business community, philanthropic organizations, and civil society—to expand their reach and achieve impactful outcomes.

Mbariro was founded by Lovemore Mawere. Mary-Ann Musonda and Innocent Razano later joined to create the core leadership team. Together, they manage the organization.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 300 learners.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

• Raise an additional 80,000 USD in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Lovemore Mawere - Founder

KING ED

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Cameroon

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

King ED intends to create a world where Cameroonian children are not just in school, but are in school and learning.

King ED will run the teaching at the Right Level methodology developed by Pratham India to help Cameroon children develop literacy and numeracy skills before they leave primary school. The venture will commence operations at Bamenda in the North West region of Cameroon.

King ED will assess children, place them into levels according to what they know, group them into either homogenous or heterogenous groupings and then teach them using TaRL classroom activities and resources. This proven and highly effective methodology ensures that children at Levels 2 and 3 are not only in school but are effectively learning.

Through the teaching at the right level methodology, King ED will lay a strong foundation for quality education in Cameroon that will serve as one of the drivers that stir the country out of poverty and into development.

The King ED team is made up of seasoned education and language professionals with years of experience in the field. The team is made up of teachers, administrators, linguists and implementors of educational programs in the public and private sectors.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 500 primary school children with the Teaching at the Right Level Methodology.

• Distribute 120 Teaching at The Right Level hours.

• Raise an additional $80,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Nfon Mark Benyou - Director

Benis Nyensi - Programs Manager

Janet Kongnin Ngam - Mentor/ Trainer

Ngam Juilette Fibelo - Secretary

Elimu Daraja Initiative - THE ARK PLAYSCHOOL

Teaching at the Right Level CHALLENGE; Kenya

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

Elimu Daraja Initiative, founded by The Ark Playschool is committed to bridging educational inequalities in underserved communities to eradicate poverty.

The venture’s distribution model is focused on scaling education programs in collaboration with grassroots organizations, ensuring they reach underserved communities. The pilot is based in Samburu, where they will implement the TaRL methodology to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.

What sets Elimu Daraja Initiative apart is its community-driven approach to empowering local partners to lead and sustain education improvements in their communities.

Nelius Njoroge is the Founder and Team Lead, and Priscilla Cherop is the Co-founder and Programs Lead of the Elimu Daraja Initiative founded by The Ark Playschool.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 450 learners within 3 months.

• Distribute 1 proven intervention.

• Raise an additional $20,000 in funds.

FOUNDING TEAM

Nelius Njoroge - Founder

Priscilla Cherop - Co-Founder

FarmHive Trading Zambia Limited

Post-Harvest Support CHALLENGE; Zambia

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

FarmHive Trading Zambia Limited will reduce post-harvest losses for rain-fed farmers and enhance regional food security.

Their model establishes decentralised storage hubs that improve rural storage, eliminate post-harvest losses and increase access to post-harvest credit.

The initiative targets small-scale farmers who live on $2 a day, have traditional storage infrastructure, and use conventional post-harvest practices. This will preserve harvests for resource-scarce in Katete District, who would otherwise lose 40% of their annual incomes to post-harvest losses.

FarmHive was founded by Patton Kalunga and Isaac Mando who have over 15 years of experience working on agriculture projects with organisations such as USADF, GIZ, and Vision Fund.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 50 farmers during the pilot.

• Distribute 4 proven interventions.

• Fundraise an additional $30,000 USD from new donors and investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Patton Kalunga - CEO

Isaac Mando - COO

Tufaayo Foundation

SUGAR DADDY AWARENESS CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Sugar Daddy Awareness classes. 

Learn more about the Sugar Daddy Awareness Challenge and how a simple, one-hour “sugar daddy awareness” training could help countless girls avoid pregnancy while still in school, which can lead to entrenched poverty, and build a better life.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Tufaayo Foundation’s Sugar Daddy Awareness Program aims to empower grade 8 (senior one) teenagers in the Lira District with knowledge about the risks of partnering with older men. The program targets 250 girls in 3 months, 1,000 girls in 1 year, and aims for a long-term reach of 100,000 girls in 5 years.

This is an educational program that will provide teenagers with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about relationships, particularly regarding the risks associated with partnering with older men. What sets the Tufaayo Foundation apart is the use of fellow youth to empower youth.

Tufaayo Foundation was founded by Nabaziwa Jannat, Mugerwa Moses and Muhindo Moureen, a team of youths who are passionate about youth empowerment and led by Nabaziwa Jannat as the Executive Director.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 250 girls.

• Deliver 6 proven interventions.

• Raise an additional $5000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Jannat Nabaziwa - Executive Director

Mugerwa Moses - Co-Founder

Muhindo Moureen - Co-Founder

Edu Call Uganda

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

Edu Call Uganda will improve agriculture services, economic growth and development for women in Uganda.

The organization will adopt a seedling loan model where female small-holder farmers will receive 10kg of maize seeds as a loan to grow on an acre, these grow to ~100kg. The farmers will bring back 20kg as profit raised. They will use the remaining ~80kg to feed their families, as well as sell and replant maize next season.

Edu Call Uganda will provide fertilizers, farmer's training, and market opportunities to increase the competitive advantage of the women.

Thurayyah is Global Health Corps 2018/2019 Fellow, a Lawyer and founded Edu Call Uganda in 2023, with a passion to empower small scale farmers. Dorah holds the position of Project Coordinator because of her fervent commitment to empowering women. This shines through as she spearheads project coordination efforts at Edu Call Uganda.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 150 small-scale female farmers.

• Distribute 1 ton of quality maize seeds, 2.5 tonnes of NPK and 2.5 tonnes of UREA, and 100 litres of acetic acid.

• Raise an additional $3,000 in funding.

FOUNDING TEAM

Thurayyah Zawedde - Team Lead

Dorothy Nanyonjo - Project Coordinator

Sunworld

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Mozambique

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

SunWorld’s Massive Transformative Purpose is to create a world where access to clean and sustainable energy is a universal right, empowering people in rural communities to thrive and reach their full potential.

SunWorld operates on a community-driven model focused on increasing access to solar lighting in rural areas of Mozambique. Its operating model comprises product sourcing and distribution: Sunworld partners with SunKing to provide solar lamps. These products are distributed to regional distribution centers.

SunWorld uses a network of direct sales agents living in the communities they serve. Sunworld also partners and collaborates with local community leaders and NGOs to identify target areas and establish distribution networks. These partnerships help to understand local needs and effectively reach underserved households. The pilot location is Chokwe District which is located in Gaza Province.

Sunworld is a registered brand under Salamanga Projects LDA, which was founded in 2020 by Jacob Basera and Mercez Meyer. Nonless Mapira co-created Sunworld and is the Project Coordinator.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 4.500 customers within three months.

• Distribute 1.500 solar lamps.

• Fundraise an additional $100.000 USD.

FOUNDING TEAM

Jacob Basera - Managing Director

Nonless Mapira - Chief of Staff

Mercez Meyer - Partner

Medina SunTech

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; South Sudan

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

Medina SunTech is a social venture with a mission of improving and dispatching clean, reliable, and affordable solar energy systems to off-grid communities of South Sudan.

Medina SunTech offers dependable, cost-effective, and certified SunKing solar energy solutions to the people of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan, where electricity is not available. The products come with warranties and quality assurances to ensure durability and high performance.

They aim to alleviate energy poverty and enhance the quality of life for residents. Medina SunTech is fervently dedicated to overcoming barriers, including the lack of high-quality solar systems, financial constraints, and awareness deficits, that hinder the broad adoption of renewable energy technologies in South Sudan.

Medina SunTech was founded in 2024 by an enthusiastic energy professional with extensive experience of nearly half a decade in the energy sector of South Sudan. Medina SunTech is led by Mr. Talib PB Latio who is the Founder and Managing Director. Talib's speciality is in energy engineering with a major focus on renewable energy technologies.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 500 unique customers within three months.

• Using 5 high-performing distribution agents, distribute 500 solar lamps in three months.

• Fundraise an additional $10,000 USD from new donors or investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Talib Paskwali Beshir Latio - Managing Director and Founder

YouScreen

PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Cervical cancer screenings

Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.  

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

YouScreen is dedicated to reducing cervical cancer fatalities in Uganda through community-driven, women-to-women initiatives.

YouScreen’s operating model uses women to empower women with information on voluntary cervical cancer screening for all eligible women. Their model will use eight cancer survivors recruited from within the local communities and given training on cervical cancer risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis if found and treated early, as well as the process of screening and the value of early diagnosis.

This will be complemented by the distribution of flyers that contain their phone number in addition to information about cervical cancer, testimonials, and screening inclusion criteria.

YouScreen will follow up with their partner health facilities in the Gulu district to ensure that people who test positive receive support for the treatment of cervical cancer and build the referral pathway.

All founding members are midwives. Otim Raymond holds a post-graduate degree in project planning and management, Ayikoru Jackline graduated with a master's in Bioethics, Fred Mubbale is a passionate researcher and Akello Eunice is dedicated to clinical practice.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Conduct awareness and community sensitization on cervical cancer screening to about 5000 women during the pilot.

• Screen 2000 women for cervical cancer using VIA, link positive cases to treatment centers and make follow-ups on care.

• Fund-raise $15,000 during the pilot.

FOUNDING TEAM

Raymond Otim - Team Lead

Fred Mubbale - Public Relations Officer

Eunice Akello - Project Coordinator

Jackline Ayikoru - Quality Assurance and Ethics Officer

Taasa-Abato Health Link

CHILD IMMUNIZATION CHALLENGE; Uganda

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

Routine childhood immunizations

Learn more about the Immunization Challenge and how Increasing routine childhood immunization rates in low-coverage areas could prevent millions of childhood deaths.

DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Taasa-Abato Health link is focused on improving child immunization uptake in slums/ urban-poor communities in Kampala district, which have been observed to have low uptake, high drop-out rates/missed doses and vaccine hesitancy despite the availability of free and safe vaccines in public health facilities around them.

Taasa-Abato Health Link is set to implement the pilot program in the slums of Rubaga division, Kampala. The initiative will apply four strategies which will include awareness creation through health education at the household level and antenatal and postnatal service points in public health facilities.

The second strategy will be client identification by village health teams (VHTs) who will review child health cards of infants and toddlers during door-to-door visits.

Thirdly, there will be the use of SMS and phone calls as reminders to caregivers on the next immunization appointment for their children, and finally provision of cash incentives to ease economic barriers to immunization uptake, which is a unique strategy proven to attract program acceptance in low-income settings, yet it hasn’t been adopted by most implementing partners in Uganda.

Taasa-Abato Health Link was founded by Magero Victoria and Mwesigye Emmanuel. Victoria serves as the Program Implementation Manager overseeing the technical aspects, while Emmanuel is in charge of Monitoring and Evaluating the implementation process.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Mobilize the parents/caregivers of 300 children in Rubaga division, Kampala district, to complete routine immunisations for their children

• Send 3000 USD worth of cash incentives to caregivers upon taking their children for routine immunisation, and send out 1000 SMS reminders for immunization appointments.

• Raise additional funding of $5000 by the end of 3 months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Victoria Magero - Founder, Program Implementation Manager

Emmanuel Mwesigye - Co-Founder, M&E

Creativa

Quality Inputs CHALLENGE; Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

Creativa improves the agricultural landscape by offering high-quality inputs and training to increase yields, boost farmer incomes and ensure food security.

Creativa is dedicated to empowering low-income rice farmers in the Ruzizi Plain, South Kivu, DR Congo, an area selected for the pilot. The initiative focuses on providing access to high-quality agricultural inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, combined with comprehensive training tailored to enhance farming practices.

Through this multifaceted approach, Creativa aims to significantly boost agricultural yields and incomes for rice farmers, while also contributing to the broader goals of food security and sustainability in agriculture across the country.

Creativa was started in 2024 by Simbeko Sadi Guy, and Maroy Aksanti Chanceline. Simbeko serves as Creativa's full time project Lead and Maroy serves as Managing Director.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 100 smallholder farmers within three (3) months.

• Distribute 12 proven interventions.

• Raise an additional $78,750 in funding.

FOUNDING TEAM

Simbeko Sadi Guy - Project Lead

Maroy Aksanti Chanceline - Managing Director

Fatima Solar Reach (FSR)

SOLAR LAMP CHALLENGE; Ghana

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

Fatima Solar Reach's mission is to provide affordable and reliable solar power solutions to underserved communities in Ghana, aiming to improve quality of life, enhance safety, and support socioeconomic development by increasing access to clean energy.

FSR’s distribution model focuses on using local heroes and sales agents, known as Direct Sales Representatives supported by Service Centers and partner shops in underserved communities in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region of Ghana.

The pilot will target Domawa village, where they will provide solar lamps through a flexible payment model, ensuring affordability and accessibility. A key differentiator is their use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system that integrates mobile money payments and remote monitoring, allowing them to efficiently manage credit and ensure timely payments from customers.

The founding team is led by Sufyan Yakubu, who serves as the Founder and CEO. Sufyan is responsible for setting the strategic direction, securing funding, and overseeing the implementation of projects.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Directly reach 3,000 unique customers within three months.

• Using 20 high-performing distribution agents, distribute 5,000 products/ services in three months.

• Fundraise an additional $20,000 from new donors or investors within three months.

FOUNDING TEAM

Sufyan Yakubu - Founder and CEO