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David Lwangwa and Spanhealth: Connection and Empowerment in Cancer Care
David Mwesigwa Lwangwa, the youngest of six children, grew up in Entebbe, Uganda. He studied Computer Science at the Makerere University in Kampala, where he began his path into social entrepreneurship through a passion for app development. His biggest focus:...
Breaking Barriers: Michi Ferreol’s Vision for Career Access and Opportunity in the Philippines
Michi Ferreol’s journey into social entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in her belief in education as a transformative force. As a young student, she received a life-changing scholarship to the International School of Manila (ISM). Coming from a middle-income family,...
Fostering Fulfillment: Redefining Aging Through Social Innovation
Shaped by her upbringing with her parents in Peru, who dedicated their lives to helping children with disabilities, Gabriela Gaitan developed a drive for social impact. Witnessing their relentless efforts to create a more inclusive society ignited Gabriela’s passion...
Bees, Forests, and Financial Futures: Chiyanika Nakasamu and Fourth Line Limited
Chiyanika Nakasamu, a Zambian social entrepreneur, grew up witnessing the harsh realities of poverty and environmental degradation in his community. His family primarily relied on income from charcoal burning, a common but ecologically destructive practice driven by...
WAWERO: Teddy Akongo’s Mission to Empower Vulnerable Youth Through Art
Teddy Akongo grew up with an understanding of the transformative power of the arts and community support. As the co-founder and Director of the WAWERO Foundation, she has dedicated her life to creating a nurturing environment for vulnerable youth in Uganda through...
Flourishing Futures: Sienna Xu’s Mission to Transform Mental Health Educationy
Sienna Zhiwen Xu was born and raised in a small village in China, where she experienced firsthand the lack of mental health support in public schools. According to a recent national study of mental health, at least 30 million children and adolescents struggle with...
The Impact of Comprehensive Period and Sexual Education
Born and raised in a rural town miles away from London, Laura Coryton never imagined the massive impact she could create in the world of feminism and discrimination. However, while studying international relations at Goldsmiths, she came across an unfair practice that...
Meet the Mentor: Rachel Baker
Being a Y&Y Mentor is a transformative experience, and I'm not talking only about the Y&Y Fellows who receive mentoring, but also about the mentors themselves. For Rachel Baker, the Y&Y Fellowship Program brought her so many new learnings that she...
Dr. Carolina Rosales: providing healthcare for neglected communities
In her last year of medical school in Mexico, Carolina did her mandatory year of social service in a remote rural community. At the start, she thought she would simply be at a local clinic and would be able to take care of the patients in the community. When...
Meet the Y&Y Mentor: Daphne Huang
"As a mentor, you might not realize how valuable your knowledge is to a social entrepreneur, but, for anybody in business, this is a self-discovery and very rewarding opportunity." This is what Y&Y Mentor Daphne Huang would say about the Y&Y Fellowship...
