Groundwater is more likely to contain contaminants that can lead to illness—something Faith Kuya personally experienced growing up in Tanzania, inspiring the launch of her business.
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Did you know you can sustain your legacy by supporting your favorite nonprofits even after you’re gone? Here’s how.
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We made changes to the pitch competition that will shape future events. Here’s everything you need to know about the changes and why.
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When Joshua Ichor was 10 years old, he was hospitalized with typhoid fever—an illness that inspired him to launch a business ensuring better access to clean water for all.
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Botswana is considered one of the most unequal countries in the world—but Granny Lesiamang is working to change that through her business.
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We celebrate all entrepreneurs solving problems. However, the Because Accelerator looks for a certain type of entrepreneur.
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There is no one perfect solution for alleviating poverty, but the creation of jobs that provide skills is one of the strongest tools we have.
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32 million tons of waste are generated annually in Nigeria. eTrash2Cash is on a mission to lower that while generating income for the community.
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What’s the difference between an accelerator and incubator, and which one is right for your business?
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Solomon’s family struggled after their land stopped producing—so he launched a business to help more families like his in Uganda.
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Read about Latoya Jones, the founder of Glass Girls Uganda, and how she supports girls in the community through glass cutting and upcycling.
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Martine may have a background in architecture—but today her business involves working with Lebanese women to craft traditional preserves.
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Read about Francisca’s journey working with indigenous communities to growing a thriving business making tortilla chips from crickets.
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17 million people in Nigeria are food insecure. Read how Onimisi Atere is tackling this problem by supporting local smallholder farmers.
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We caught up with Kabir Olaosebikan, founder of Craft Planet, to hear what he has accomplished since completing the Because Accelerator.
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Energy poverty affects 733 million people annually, but Valentine Nnamani aims to solve it one rechargeable lantern at a time in Nigeria.
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Tolulope is the founder of ThinkBikes, a Nigeria-based business that produces electric bikes for small businesses to rent or purchase.
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Miriam Feza is the founder of Clay Cosmo, a business that employs refugee women to make beauty products using natural ingredients.
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DercolBags is a Ghana-based business that manufactures eco-friendly alternatives to single-use packaging.
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Meet the entrepreneurs behind our Fall 2022 Because Box, a bi-annual subscription box showcasing products from Accelerator alumni.
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