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Nathan Damtew alumni
Yenetta Code
Building a strong and inclusive tech society in Ethiopia by teaching children how to code
Read moreRahel Hiruy alumni
Damacen
Cultivating essential oils, spices and herbs and ensuring the employment of female farmers
Biruktawit Tigabu alumni
Whiz Kids Workshop
Improving the lives of Ethiopian children and youth through cost-effective, age-appropriate and culturally relevant educational media
Read moreFatma Guettou & Hamid Noroozian alumni
Watoto Arts
Creating dolls that represent appearances of all children as well as different family constellations, to promote inclusive play and a future without discrimination.
Read moreLouise Hammarbäck Miranda alumni
PACS
Educating children, coaches and sports clubs in children's rights and physical integrity to prevent sexual abuse. The education is based on the articles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Read moreJenny Sköld & Lotta Bergseth alumni
Mobile Stories
Offering a publishing tool that educates young people in media and information knowledge and strengthens their understanding of evaluating information.
Read moreMuna Idow alumni
Mermaid Simskola
Promoting the importance of swimming amongst children and adults increasing self-esteem, safety and their belief in the future.
Read moreSusan Dahlbeck alumni
Healthy Women
Offering training and social gatherings to improve the physical and mental health of young women in the suburbs to promote a more equal society.
Read moreNour Habib alumni
Trygg Rätt
Inspiring and supporting young people who want to leave a criminal life by guiding them towards safe and meaningful jobs.
Read moreKassim Nagwere alumni
Drömstort
Encouraging young people in economically disadvantaged areas to dream big by offering workshops, lectures, homework support and sports and cultural activities.
Read moreJean Charles Cari alumni
Artozik
Offering music making for children and youth to increase self-esteem, diversity and integration.
Read moreRogerio Silva & Shanga Aziz alumni
Locker Room Talk
Educating and providing tools for young boys and adults that make it easy to talk about gender equality and attitudes to create a new masculinity.
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