CHILD IN RAILWAY – PROVIDING EDUCATION TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN

“Every railway child in India deserves support and the collective attention of all. The ISA program, in my view, stands as an influential platform, effectively disseminating vital information across vast distances, and nurturing the culture of shared knowledge. Through active participation, I am committed to playing my role in this transformative journey.” Sanoj NT (35
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SUSTAINABILITY FOR WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

“I will be participating in the ISA because I believe in the power of inclusive agribusiness value-chains for transforming food systems in Africa. With the right capacity and participatory community development approaches, women smallholder farmers are better positioned to tackle food insecurity through innovation and socio-economic progression.” Mohammed Hafiz Musah (25 years) is an Inclusive
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MECHANIZATION OF WASTE COLLECTION PROCESS

“I am taking part in the ISA program because i believe mechanization of waste collection process will foster safety and good health for sanitation workers, provide equal employment opportunities in an industry that is male-dominated and increase offtake of waste from communities”    Venus Mungesa (25 years), a mechanical engineer at Fresh Life Initiatives in
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TOOLBOX FOR FACILITATING A JUST TRANSITION IN INDIA’S COAL-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS

“I engage in ISA because I believe that effectively addressing the urgent climate goals and energy transition necessitates a people-centric approach. It is crucial to ensure that vulnerable communities and workers are not left behind in the process. For this, just transition will be vital.” Rajeev Ranjan (38 years), is a researcher and practitioner from
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NATURAL STRAWS FROM LEPIRONIA GRASS

“I am taking part in the ISA because I believe that solution from the nature Lepironia grass, an alternative to single-use plastic, is vital in reducing plastic waste and pollution, mitigate to climate change, and improving the livelihoods of disadvantaged people. With the mission to reduce plastic straws by 2027, together we are making the
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WOMEN HEALTH CARE WORKERS AFFECTED BY VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN THE PHILIPPINES

“I am taking part in ISA to gain new perspectives, connect to a network of experts, and enjoy this transformative experience. I am excited to share the lessons and knowledge I will gain from this fellowship to my home country, the Philippines, so I can further contribute to our gender and health initiatives particularly in
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SANITATION OF THE LAS VACAS RIVER

“I am taking part in ISA because I believe that proper waste management of solid waste in Guatemala City is possible in order to contribute to the solution of contamination in the Las Vacas River. By creating new approaches, job opportunities, inclusion of communities and seeking the improvement of business models based on community participation.“
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NEIGBORHOOD THINK TANK

“I feel a great affinity with the ISA fellowship program because my personal process has been enabled by finding people and organizations that believe in building capacities for solving problems from an innovative perspective. ISA offers both, the opportunity of working side by side with colleagues that share a transformative vision, and the experience of
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PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN HIGH MOUNTAIN DESTINATIONS IN PAKISTAN

“I am participating in the ISA because I firmly believe that it is one of the finest platforms for learning and sharing knowledge. Specifically, my main focus is on gaining insights into shaping sustainable mountain tourism and developing a climate-resilient and inclusive tourism model for rural mountain communities. Participating in the ISA will provide me
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Report of Professional visit to Berlin – Experiences by Pearl Ayuketah

As a medical worker by profession, I was always drawn to people. My approach was to go beyond treating the physical symptoms and trying to ensure proper care of the mind as well. I love encouraging young doctors and students, especially for finding a way together to build a better healthcare system. The goal must
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