“I participate in the ISA program because I have a deep conviction that proper structures and technical know-how to manage farm value chains will enable our team to disrupt the vicious poverty cycle that has plagued small-scale farmers in Africa for several generations.”     Linda Kamau (37 years) is a social entrepreneur from Kenya.

“Joining the International Sustainability Academy program will be a milestone in my career that will allow me to develop more insights into the SDGs in a multi-cultural context.”   Ousmane Ndiaye (45 years) from Sénégal is an education specialist and project manager working at the Ministry of education in the department for middle and high school

“I am taking part in the ISA because I believe that creating wealth from waste, triggering the conscious mindset of humans, and encouraging environmental education is vital in promoting the best environmental practices and livelihood. I believe “The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.” Fontoh Desmond Abinwi (30 years) is a climate

“I am taking part in the ISA program to extend my realm of knowledge in women empowerment and inclusion. I believe women can provide pragmatic solutions to community issues because they have been serving as household managers and planners in their day-to-day life.”   Aye Nyein Hlaing (29 years) is a master’s degree in Gender

“I believe I can empower women and girls to achieve their dreams through the provision of eco-friendly and reusable sanitary pads and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education.”   Fatoumatta Kassama (32 years) is a Gambian freelance nurse and a social entrepreneur. She has 10 years of experience in Nursing and 5 years of experience

  “By taking part in the International Sustainability Academy program, I aspire to highlight critical environmental issues regarding tourism in my country and develop meaningful alternatives with sustainable development goals at the forefront.” Bogdan Skokovic (25 years) is co-founder of award-winning start-up ‘Rematter’, a student project which aims to present local residue materials as sustainable

“I have always believed that Renewable energy is an important tool in our fight against climate change and this research fellowship will help to learn about the best practices and study ways of sustainable development that have happened in Germany like cooperative solar villages.”   Geo Sebastian (36 years) from India has been working in

“I am participating in the ISA fellowship because I want to deepen my knowledge, competence and skills through the hands-on learning provided during the period of the fellowship.”  Henry Cofie Fordi (32 years) is a Development Planner and an Agriprenuer with over 6 years of experience working with people especially women in the agribusiness sector.

“ISA is the best international platform for knowledge transfer and networking. As a game-changer, I will advocate for the implementation of several SDGs for sustainable development in Zimbabwe.” Tatenda Chitaka (39years) from Zimbabwe is the Finance Director of Hydrobridge Investments. Hydrobridge delivers bulk, affordable, clean and safe water for drinking, sanitation, construction and agriculture.  She

“My participation in the ISA program will allow me to cooperate with diverse environmental organizations to empower ancestral communities through environmental monitoring. Thus, community processes seeking for climate change mitigation and nature conservation will be strengthened.” Juan Francisco Díaz (29 years) is a Geologist and a holder of an M.Sc. in Landscape Ecology from Greifswald