“I started to study economics because I wanted to be a finance girl,” Maria Andrea Hernández...
UMA: Maria Andrea Hernández’s Steadfast Pledge to Improving the Lives of Peruvian Female Artisans
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Fellows’ Stories
Marine Biologist-turned-Social Entrepreneur MJ Lamoste: Empowering Women and Protecting Oceans
Mary Jane Lamoste was raised in the mountainous areas of Dauin, Negros Oriental, in the...
Building Bridges Through Books: Sophia Danielson’s Innovative Approach to Refugee Education
Sophia Danielson’s journey into the world of entrepreneurial social impact did not begin within...
Changing Lives Through ‘Bioniks’: Anas Niaz’s Journey from Science Fiction to Reality
From a young age, Anas Niaz was captivated by larger-than-life superheroes and the futuristic...
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...
