As a non-profit we build green start-ups in Africa. Not giving to those in need, but instead empowering them as producers, artisans, business leaders, retailers. Turning development aid into social investments that provide not only jobs and growth, but purpose, dignity and prospects. In short: Better futures, for all of us.
We provide financial, technical, and operational support to startups in areas of extreme poverty, helping them develop their business models and scale their impact.
Gjenge Makers turn plastic waste into affordable building materials. They shred and press plastic into bricks and pavers that are 7x stronger and half as light as concrete.
ACT are a pioneer in textile recycling. They turn used guard uniforms into fancy backpacks, weave carpets out of old jeans, and create filling material for the furniture industry.
M-Shamba is a low-tech digital marketplace for smallholder farmers that enables more than 50,000 farmers to sell their produce across regional borders.
WASHKING makes bio-digester toilets for slums in Ghana, reducing fecal waste by 90%, converting it into fertilizer. Their pay-per-use model makes toilets affordable for slum dwellers and ensures dignity, safety, and hygiene.