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🌍Exciting News: TOP 2024 Action With Africa Projects Announced! We are thrilled to share the first major milestone of the Action With Africa Challenge 2024! On Friday, 14 June, Enactus Germany revealed the TOP 12 projects along with the TOP 3 early-stage projects live at its National Competition in Cologne. The energy and innovation from Enactus teams worldwide have been truly inspiring! During this momentous session, host Sarah Hohenner welcomed esteemed partners from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development, BASF, and Wilo-Foundation. Tobias Darda, Action With Africa Project Manager, announced an exciting additional award opportunity from Wilo SE. Just like in previous years, representatives from Wilo SE will select their favorite Action With Africa projects related to Water-Sanitation-Hygiene (“WASH”) and present special awards at the Action With Africa Awards Ceremony on 3 October. 🎥 Missed the live event? Don’t worry! You can watch the recording on YouTube and catch up on all the excitement. You can find the link as always in the comment section ⬇️ What’s Next? 🔍 All approved project teams will receive detailed written feedback from the international jury. 📝Provided the audit is passed, the TOP 3 Early-stage projects will be awarded EUR 500 in project funding. EUR 1,000 will go to places 7-12, and EUR 2,000 to places 6-4. The winning team of the Action With Africa Challenge will receive a grand prize of EUR 10,000, followed by EUR 7,500 for second place and EUR 5,000 for third place. 🏆 The TOP 6 project teams from Egypt, Tunisia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe are invited to present their projects at the Action With Africa Challenge Final on Tuesday, 1 October, at the Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan. An international jury will decide about the final TOP 6 ranking, which will be announced two days later at the Action With Africa Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 3 October 2024. We are excited to see these impactful projects in action and celebrate their achievements at the Enactus World Cup!   #ActionWithAfrica #WorldCup2024 #WeAllWin

📣 We are thrilled to announce the incredible milestones of the Action With Africa Challenge 2024! Here are some hard facts about the Action With Africa Challenge 2024 ⬇️ 🌍 With 137 approved project entries, including 54 early-stage and 83 advanced projects, the enthusiasm and innovation from Enactus teams around the world are truly inspiring. 🚀This year, participating teams can win over €50,000 in project and travel funding. 💼 We are grateful that more than 140 international judges contributed with their expertise to this challenge. The excitement is building as we prepare to announce the TOP 12 projects at Enactus Germany’s National Cup on 14 June! If you cannot join us in person, make sure to watch the livestream - as always you can find the link in the comment section below ⬇️ 🎉 Finally, mark your calendars for the grand finale! The TOP 6 projects will pitch during the Action With Africa Challenge Final on 1 October at the Enactus World Cup in Astana, hashtag #Kazachstan, followed by the Action With Africa Awards Ceremony on 3 October. We can't wait to see which projects will make a lasting impact on Africa's future! 💛 #WeAllWin #ActionWithAfrica #EnactusGermany #EnactusWorldCup #Challenge2024

Join us at the #EnactusWorldCup 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan! From 2-4 Oct, let's drive impact and #ThriveTogether. Engage with innovators and leaders dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Register now at https://lnkd.in/ewnf8jV6 and be part of this transformative experience! #ThriveWithEnactus

Exciting news: the Action With Africa Challenge is back and starts now! If you run an Enactus project on the African continent, don’t miss this opportunity. This year, both early-stage and advanced projects can apply and win project funding in their respective categories. Apply now via the newly designed Action With Africa Challenge Portal and start your #impactjourney today! You can find more information at https://lnkd.in/eCvjuajq Together, let's continue to create positive change! 🌟

Reflecting on the impact of the 2023 World Economic Forum ! The EWF brought together visionaries, leaders, and changemakers to discuss pressing topics like sustainable development, digital innovation, and global economic trends. Engaging dialogues on climate change and social entrepreneurship sparked pathways for progress and inspired actionable solutions throughout the forum. Missed the EWF last year? You can still be part of the conversation by exploring all the resources in our blog post covering key topics or witnessing the dynamism firsthand through actual event footage: https://lnkd.in/dWVnwbaX

Racing back to the impactful Enactus moments of 2021! Four Enactus India finalists were set to compete in the Race to Rethink Plastic Impact Competition at #EnactusWorldCup. From Kyrgyzstan to India, these incredible projects tackle the global plastic waste crisis with creativity and measurable progress. 🌈💡 Imagine colorful Eco Tiles, detoxified cigarette butts turned into terra cotta vessels, a circular model using recycled plastic as currency, and the shift from single-use plastic to biodegradable bamboo. Read the full blog post on their transformative sustainable innovations: https://lnkd.in/djqDURpD

🚀🌍 Join us on a global mission to empower the next generation of change-makers and innovators! Enactus and Resolution Project unite, bringing unique strengths, and impacting over 40,000 young people annually across nearly 100 countries! 🤝 With Resolution and a newly-resourced Enactus Global, young social innovators now have a complete pathway to take their ideas from conception to execution. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on our collaborative journey! Explore the full announcement and find answers to any questions you may have in our FAQs: https://lnkd.in/eFCjiJTm

On this World Water Day, join us in exploring Enactus India innovative solutions to India's water crisis! From depolluting waterways to providing affordable, purified water, Enactus teams are making waves with initiatives that range from depolluting waterways to providing affordable, purified water. Discover how the projects of these two Enactus teams in India are reshaping communities and offering hope: https://lnkd.in/efMXUavr

We recently shared the news of our collaboration with Resolution Project and the enthusiasm is strong! Participants in both Enactus and Resolution project are already benefiting from enhanced resources and support. This partnership provides access to a broader range of educational, financial, and social resources, equipping young leaders with the tools they need to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors. From innovative ideas to impactful projects, we're empowering the next generation of changemakers. Stay tuned for more updates as we unveil the exciting opportunities stemming from this collaboration. Together, we're driving greater social impact and building a brighter future for communities worldwide. Missed the original announcement? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eFCjiJTm

"Enactus is a program that allows students an opportunity to be active as entrepreneurs creating projects to solve problems within their communities and around the world." - Shanna Sims Reflecting on the journey of the Clean Up Project, led by the Enactus CityU team at the City University of Seattle, underscores the commitment and dedication of our students. The Clean Up Project extended beyond graffiti removal, emphasizing the empowerment of individuals experiencing homelessness through specialized skills and eco-friendly solutions. Discover more about the impactful Clean Up Project and the remarkable individuals involved in last year's efforts in our full blog post: https://lnkd.in/eTAgsHGH