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<div class="text_to_html">Women Empowerment: Social Entrepreneurship in Menstrual Hygiene and Female Health – African and European Perspectives</div>This webinar highlighted pioneering female social entrepreneurs from Africa and Europe who are transforming the menstrual health sector through innovation and impactful networks. Featuring expert insights on social stigma, sustainability, and digital solutions, the session explored key challenges, success factors, and research driving change across the Global South and North.
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<div class="text_to_html">TeamUp Innovation Day</div>On behalf of the TeamUp Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) and Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS), we are honored to invite you to participate in the upcoming TeamUp Innovation Day — a high-level forum bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and ecosystem enablers to address the financing gap and advance rural livelihoods in Uganda.
Thursday, 5th June 2025
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions
The Academy for Impact is a global eLearning platform developed by Siemens Stiftung. It provides high-quality professional development opportunities, including self-paced courses, webinars, and other learning programs. We are committed to ensuring that learning opportunities are accessible to all, which is why all our courses are completely free of charge. While the primary language is English, we are working to offer course content soon in Spanish.
Our courses focus on supporting individuals and organizations involved in impact-driven businesses.
Our initial course offers are designed around a comprehensive toolkit for social entrepreneurs. The focus is on providing practical knowledge and skills for creating and sustaining impact-driven business models.
Yes! While the Academy for Impact primarily supports social entrepreneurs and organizations from the Global South working in impact-oriented sectors, anyone with an interest in these topics is welcome to participate. Our platform is designed to help learners develop the skills they need to create sustainable, positive change in their communities.
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