On the Up is a project of READ International co-founders Rob and Nikki Wilson that endeavors to tell the inspiring stories of social entrepreneurs working across Africa. Seeking to inspire change, aim the spotlight on social innovators working on the continent and prove that Africa really is "on the up," Rob and Nikki Wilson completed an grand journey of 7890 from Cape Town to Cairo to meet the entrepreneurs transforming Africa.
Receiving financial support from the Winston Church Memorial Trust and support from the Vodafone Foundation, who gifted them with unlimited mobile connectivity across Africa, Rob and Nikki Wilson blogged their way up the continent. Upon their return, they amalgamated their stories into a book upon their return home filled with the inspiring stories they encountered on their trip that took them through 10 countries on buses, trains, planes, motorcycles, bicycles and more.
Contact Information
On the Up website
On the Up on Facebook
On the Up on Twitter
On the Up on YouTube
Inspiring Cross-Continent Ventures
On the Up Tells the Story of Social Entrepreneurs in Africa
Trend Themes
1. Social Entrepreneurship in Africa - Opportunity to support and invest in social entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact in Africa.
2. Inspiring Stories of Change - Opportunity to share and promote inspiring stories of individuals and organizations creating change in Africa.
3. Cross-continent Collaboration - Opportunity to foster collaborations and partnerships between social entrepreneurs across different African countries.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or publication that showcases and amplifies the stories of social entrepreneurs in Africa.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital platforms or tools that connect social entrepreneurs in Africa and provide them with resources and support.
3. Non-profit/philanthropy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish funding programs or organizations that specifically focus on supporting social entrepreneurs in Africa.