On 4 December 2024, PIM brought together its vibrant global community of mentors, facilitators and partners for the 2024 Global Impact Celebration. It was a day of reflection, celebration and inspiration, as we also mark our 10th anniversary of inspiring youth changemakers. In case you missed it, these were the highlights from the evening! Celebrating … Read more
In South Africa, 19 million people live in rural areas with limited access to healthcare and a high doctor-to-patient ratio. To address this problem and support UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, a group developed a virtual consultation solution powered by AI and 5G technologies to connect rural residents with urban medical … Read more
Rising Flames is a team of passionate changemakers – Grace Gausi, Nyasha Chinthu, Steve Tsekani, Tayamika Kaponda and Victoria Kankhokwe – who came together during the Southern Africa Tech4Good Regional Competition 2024. Through a series of both technology and business-focused workshops, mentorship and incredible teamwork, the team won the Regional Competition with Soil Smart, an … Read more
In Morocco, agriculture faces two critical challenges: soil degradation and water scarcity. Over half (52%) of the country’s agricultural land is degraded, and a staggering 88% of its water is consumed for agricultural purposes. To tackle these urgent issues, a group of forward-thinking innovators—Achraf Ouhdidou, Babahaj Zakarya, Mohamed Amine Zirari, Rania Gouglou, Rania Jaafar, and … Read more
On 26 November 2024, PIM hosted its final 10th Anniversary event Creating Impact: A Social Entrepreneur & Changemaker’s Toolkit for Success. During the inspirational and energising session, our speakers Akua Nyame-Mensah, Andrea Paz Donaire Gálvez and Ihab Sabbah shared candidly about their entrepreneurship journey. Guided by the session moderator and PIM’s Director of Operations, Leslie … Read more
While many entrepreneurs are encouraged to start small and test the waters, Tiësto ‘T Jolle offers a different perspective: tackle big problems fearlessly. Hailing from Belgium, Tiësto is part of BioBuddy, the winning team of the Tech4Good Europe Regional Competition 2024, held in Rome, Italy. We recently caught up with him to learn more about … Read more
On October 19–20, 2024, Purpose in Motion (PIM) partnered with SEO China to host the SEO Public Leadership Camp, bringing together 19 university students from six provinces across China for an inspiring weekend of learning and growth. The sessions were led by Jane Li and Kenny Leung, two seasoned experts in social impact, who shared … Read more
Have you ever imagined life without the use of your hands? What would daily activities like typing, cleaning, or eating look like? For many patients with stroke-related hand paralysis or other hand limitations, this is their reality. It’s also the challenge that Beyond Limits seeks to address. Hailing from the UAE, seven students—Sultan Alsamach, Maryam … Read more
Team EarlyVet won the 2024 Tech4Good regional competition in Morocco with its innovative solution to revolutionize livestock health management for farmers in Ethiopia. Using advanced wearable sensors and AI algorithms, the solution enables farmers to monitor their cattle’s health in real-time. This platform also detects symptoms and predicts diseases before they become serious issues, while … Read more