Emerging Leaders
Mentors
Host Companies
Impact Stories
Fellow(s): Assala Dob, Elghers Nesrine, Gasmi Rim, Imen Lezzam, and Nassima Farhi
Country: Algeria
Region: MENA
Cohort: 2024
Policy Area(s): Economic Impact, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sustainability, Professional Development, Public Health
Team Algeria 2024 Seed Grant Winners Advance to Product Distribution with “Camel Bright Solutions”
Fellows Assala Dob, Elghers Nesrine, Gasmi Rim, Imen Lezzam, and Nassima Farhi of Team Algeria 2024 have just surpassed the testing phase and are now on the path to product distribution for their TechWomen seed grant-winning impact project, Camel Bright Solutions.
Read More »
Addressing the urgent issue of the approximately 500 devastating road accidents that occur in Southern Algeria each year, primarily at night and often involving camel collisions , the team developed Camel Bright Solutions. This product line of fluorescent, reflective, and adjustable collars for camels are designed to make the animals visible from up to 1,500 feet away by drivers. These lightweight, comfortable collars will not only enhance road safety but also help camel owners track their livestock more effectively.
Since receiving $3,000 in seed grant funding, the team has successfully moved from concept to implementation. They have completed the design phase, ensuring the collars are adjustable for camels of all sizes, and developed a prototype with a local supplier. Field testing at a camel farm confirmed that the collars fit securely and did not cause discomfort.
With promising results from testing, the team is now working on the next critical step: distribution. They have initiated discussions with Algeria’s Ministry of Agriculture to define a large-scale deployment strategy, aiming to make Camel Bright Solutions widely accessible. By improving visibility on roads, their innovation has the potential to significantly reduce accidents, save lives, and protect the livelihoods of families who depend on camels.
Report Date: 03/03/2025
Fellow(s): Adanna Henri-Ukoha and Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu
Country: Nigeria
Region: SSA
Cohort: 2017, 2024
Fellows lead farmers outreach for food & economic security
On February 28, 2025, Fellows Adanna Henri-Ukoha (Nigeria, 2024) and Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu (Nigeria, 2017) led an outreach program for women farmers in Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. The initiative aimed to enhance agricultural productivity and food security by equipping over 80 women with the knowledge and resources to farm smarter with sustainable farming practices, funding opportunities, and cooperatives to improve access to markets, farm inputs, and credit facilities.
Read More »
As part of the effort, Ijeoma’s NGO, Hope in the Jungle Initiative, distributed improved varieties of farm inputs to the farmers. Hope in the Jungle, a women-led community-based organization, was inspired by Ijeoma’s experience with her mentor in the TechWomen program. Since its founding, the initiative has empowered indigent youths and women in underserved Niger Delta communities through vocational training, scholarships, and mentorship.
Report Date: 03/03/2025
