Category innovation

Success Story from Ghana: Mabel Suglo, Helping Disabled Artisans Turn Trash into Eco-Friendly Footwear

January 30, 2016 · by · in Africa, aid, Anzisha Prize, conservation, development, entrepreneur, Ghana, innovation, leadership, poverty alleviation, recycling, social business, success, youths · 2 Comments

Mabel Suglo was born in Jirapa in the West Region of Ghana on the 24th of September 1993 to Mr. Gaspard Suglo and Madam Mary Adolee. Mabel is the last born of three girls. Mabel’s mother and her late grandmother were inspirations to her early in life. They taught her to love humanity, be generous […]

Success Story from Ethiopia: Hailu Tessema’s Mama Fresh Business

June 6, 2015 · by · in Africa, business, development, Ethiopia, excellence, innovation, success, super food · 3 Comments

Hailu Tessema was born in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa 62 years ago. He graduated from Asfaw Wossen comprehensive high school in Ethiopia in 1973 and obtained employment in the supply department of a construction company where he worked for around 15 years. He also served as the General Manager at Ethiopian Coffee Roasters Association for […]