This past summer, student Michele Hallemans did an internship in Uganda through Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs (OVO). It brought her new perspectives on sustainability. "It was the 'School of life'. I would do it again in a heartbeat."
On the 25th of November 2021 OVO – Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs - organizes its seventh Conference at “The Chancellery” BNP Paribas Fortis, Brussels
OVO has been able to count on the support of Co-valent since 2012. The training fund for the chemicals, plastics and life sciences sector has supported three different projects in recent years.
With a loan from OVO, Creative Farmers is investing in a state-of-the-art incubator, a first step toward a model farm where local farmers can enjoy training. "We want to be a model for local people," says founder Morris Okutta.
Senegalese women hardly generate any income to support their families. One reason is poor access to credit and other resources. The NGO SOS Faim strengthens the skills of female entrepreneurs and gives them access to the necessary resources to increase their income and achieve emancipation.
To stimulate local entrepreneurship, the support of companies is of gold value "Although we are increasingly calling for strategic partnerships between NGOs and the business world.” general manager Björn Macauter knows.
March 22 marks the annual World Water Day, which focuses on global water issues. And this is much needed: 1 in 10 people have no access to drinkable water. The Belgian NGO Join for Water is fully focused on sustainable solutions for drinking water, sanitation and agriculture - involving Belgian companies such as Renotec. In February 2020, two Renotec employees went on a immersion trip to Uganda.