In a world often focused on challenges, John Lee Cronin stands as a beacon of positivity and perseverance. Born with Down syndrome, John has turned his passion for colorful socks into a thriving business. It not only spreads happiness but also champions inclusivity and employment for people with differing abilities. A Dream in the Making […]
Following the death of her husband, veterinarian Victoria Kisyombe had no assets – just a cow. She was denied access to credit because she had no land or resources to use as collateral. So, she used the cow to generate income by selling milk and later bartering it for other necessities. This experience led her […]
Nzambi Matee founded Gjenge Makers in Nairobi, Kenya in 2018, initially to sort and sell plastic waste to other recycling companies. Matee quickly realized that, because her enterprise was collecting waste faster than the recycling companies could use it, she needed to change business models, and fast. She pivoted directly to creating value-added products using […]
