Innova Nation - Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Entrepreneurs
WE Empower Challenge

Innova Nation - Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Entrepreneurs
Though previously a lawyer, Karin Sempf has found purpose through her work as a businesswoman, changemaker, and educator. She is the founder of the educational lab Innova Nation, which aims to inspire and educate children ages eight to 18 to think sustainably and to solve problems through the lens of an entrepreneur.

WE Empower Awardee wins Earthshot Prize 2023
2021 WE Empower Awardee, Nidhi Pant (India), won the Earthshot Prize 2023 in the ‘Build a Waste-Free World’ category. Nidhi won 1 million pounds to help scale her business, S4S

Etijah: Preparing future workers for the future world
Dina Shabib, Founder and Managing Director at Etijah Coaching and Consulting, Bahrain2022 WE Empower Finalist, Middle East and North Africa Dina Shabib founded Etijah Coaching and Consulting to empower pioneers

SOLVillion: Innovative engineering for affordable access to water sanitation
Aia Abul-Haj, 2022 WE Empower Finalist, Greater MENA Aia Abul-Haj is an award-winning engineer in water treatment, solar energy, and the environment. She graduated from Jordan University with a degree

Eticas Foundation: Catching up to AI
Artificial Intelligence permeates culture and technology, from science fiction to smartphones and everything in between. Despite its ubiquity, there is a lot to learn and develop for such algorithms, including some crucial principles of ethics and accuracy. Eticas Foundation is calling attention to these important questions and paving the way for equitable, accurate, and effective technology.

Elemental Excelerator: Redesigning systems at the root of the climate crisis
Danielle J. Harris puts her undivided attention into pushing for the transition to climate-friendly solutions and equitable practices.

RADIKAL: Creating Sustainable Livelihoods through the Development and Growth of Micro-Businesses
Nora Joseph – Founder – RADIKAL 2022 WE Empower Finalist, Latin America & the Caribbean Nora Joseph, a Haitian-American social entrepreneur, is the founder of RADIKAL, a social enterprise whose mission is to

EPOSAK Foundation: Transforming lives through sustainable tourism
Lucía Coll – Managing Director – EPOSAK Foundation 2022 WE Empower Finalist, Latin America and the Caribbean At a very young age, Lucia Coll developed an interest in hiking, nature, and climbing.

A Mother’s Care: 360Moms digital maternity support
Dina Abdul Majeed – Founder of 360Moms – Jordan 2022 WE Empower Awardee, Greater Middle East and North Africa Parenting calls on undivided care and investment. Unfortunately, in many countries,

Agrowomen: Adding great value to oilseeds and cereal in Mali, Africa
2022 WE Empower Finalist, Sub-Saharan Africa Fily Keita is the founder and CEO of Agrowomen, a Malian cereals and oilseeds processing social enterprise. Keita is passionate about women’s economic empowerment and development.