The Africa We Want
Social Innovation Africa (SiA) is an economic, social and catalytic and transformative development organization.
As a Social Enterprise enabler, we are focused on accelerating Africa’s development.
Social Innovation Africa (SiA) is an economic, social and catalytic and transformative development organization.
As a Social Enterprise enabler, we are focused on accelerating Africa’s development.
MOVEMENT BUILDING
The creation of a vibrant regional feminist and youth social enterprise movement whose aim is geared at creating opportunities through agribusiness, training and programs that lead to transformative jobs. Resulting in a business environment conducive for decent work and an Africa Beyond Aid.
SEXUAL & GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
We focus on women and girls using our unique transformative program approaches. This is in direct response to the continent’s SGBV statistics and factors the intersectionality with areas such as climate, and innovation that will produce resilient economies in Africa’s conflict zones & rural areas.
GOVERNANCE, PEACE & SECURITY
SIA’s Governance, Peace and Security Programme subscribes to the imperative of resolving Africa’s governance and security challenges, as a precondition of sustainable development and the well-being and prosperity of Africans. It also houses SIA’s Women in Peace & Security Program.
TRADE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Foster SME growth by improving linkages with BDS providers, anchor firms, exporters, & other service providers, to improve credit access, markets addressing the root causes of under-investment in agriculture & building the capacity of marginalized populations to participate more fully in agribusiness and trade by ACFTA.
UDS Collaborates With NORSAAC And SIA In Fostering Gender Equality And Capacity Development
In an innovative partnership aimed at fostering gender equality and capacity development, the University for Development Studies (UDS) on March 28, 2024, joined forces with Social Innovation Africa (SIA) and NORSAAC.
AIPDN: IPOD Collaboration.
On the 21st of March 2024, Mr. Kenneth Mpyisi, Coordinator African Inter Party Network (AIPDN) and Regional Director of Social Innovation Africa (SIA) met with Dr. Lawrence Sserwambala, Executive Secretary, Inter Party Organization for Dialogue (IPOD), to discuss collaboration between the two organizations. The meeting was held in Kampala, Uganda.
Support Inclusive Dialogue and Participation of Women and Youth during the Electoral Process in South Sudan 2024.
Mr. Kenneth Mpyisi, Coordinator African Inter Party Network (AIPDN) and Regional Director of Social Innovation Africa (SIA) travelled to Juba, South Sudan from 17th-21st March 2024to hold discussions with key stakeholders in support of the forthcoming collaborative initiative on inclusive dialogue and participation of youth and women during the electoral process in South Sudan. The initiative is a collaboration between the African Interparty Dialogue Network (AIPDN), Gender Empowerment for South Sudan Organization (GESSO), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development/Mediating Support Unit (IGAD/MSU), and National Democratic Institute (NDI).
VISION
A vibrant Africa guided by the principles of good governance, equity, sustainable, economic prosperity and social justice.
MISSION
To provide evidence based innovative solutions through research, capacity building, technical support, and inclusive dialogue leading towards a harmonious and prosperous Africa.