Projects Awarded

Africa

Below is a sample of some of the projects which UWC students have made a difference in Africa with GoMakeADifference’s support.

  • Project 21 KenyaKakuma, Kenya(2024)

    The project set up a community grocery store to empower refugees and impact their life.

    Genre: Rural Sustainability | Lead Name: Martin Agany & Falastin Mohamud

  • Let’s Talk Clean CookingMbabane, Eswatini(2024)

    LTCC is a student-led initiative which aims to tackle the detrimental impacts of traditional cooking.

    Genre: Nutrition & Education | Lead Name: Abigail Ochanda

  • Light-UPHarare, Zimbabwe(2023)

    Genre: Sustainability | Lead Name: Tashia Nyamunama

  • The Indoor Air Pollution Reduction Cooking StoveMarondera, Zimbabwe(2023)

    Genre: Construction, Cooking | Lead Name: Tanaka Chirara

  • InnovaTekNyamapanda, Mashonaland East Provice, Zimbabwe(2023)

    Genre: Technology, Education | Lead Name: Nyamapanda, Mashonaland East Provice, Taonanyasha Botso

  • O futuro é Nosso! (The future is ours!)Quelimane, Torrone., Mozambique(2023)

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Natasha Libombo, Margarymafalda Lourenço

  • The AllunteersMohale's Hoek, Lesotho(2023)

    Our ultimate aim was to serve high school students by supporting them through the challenges they face as they prepare for life after high school. To achieve this, we designed a flexible program that included ice breakers, workshops, a panel discussion where college students came and shared their experiences since they finished high school, and fun games.

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Katleho Mokhele, Tsoako Tlelepe

  • Water for lifeTurkana county, Kenya(2023)

    Genre: Water, health | Lead Name: Christian Maboko

  • I am more than you thinkBusiika- Luweero district, Uganda(2023)

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Rahma Nalugo

  • “Mam teeda me”Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso(2023)

    A community engagement project initiated to support 25 displaced women and educate girls in Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso. To create sustainable jobs and to educate displaced girls through scholarships and promote inclusive Education for girls.

    Genre: Education | Lead Name: Axelle Tougouma, Ouattara Matagari