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Help Keep the Impact Alive — Support Our Crowdfunding Campaign!

The world has changed. Economic challenges and declining support for grassroots innovation have made it harder than ever for initiatives like ours to survive or even grow.
But we’re not ready to slow down. That’s why we’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign to power the next chapter of Impact Week.

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Success Story: Impact Week Colombia 2024 empowers Carlos

Carlos from Cali joined Impact Week Colombia 2024 — and everything changed. With fresh ideas, new skills, and a boost of confidence, he pitched a plastic-to-energy reactor, landing third place in a local innovation contest. That win opened doors: a scholarship to a global business program, his first full-time job, and even launching a sustainable farming project. His big dream? Buying a home for his mom. Carlos says Impact Week helped him believe in his potential — and inspired him to turn ideas into real impact.

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Impact Week Newsletter July 2024

Learn about our latest news from the Impact Week world!

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South Africa – Part 2: The Effects of the Pandemic and the Journey towards a School Based Garden

South Africa – Part 2: The Effects of the Pandemic and the Journey towards a School Based Garden

October 1, 2022
The schooling system in South Africa is severely disrupted by the pandemic with classes schedule carefully planned out by teachers. Both parents and children sort solace in teachers, for ...
“Akwaaba” to Ghana | Accra

“Akwaaba” to Ghana | Accra

August 11, 2022
Together with Heritage Christian College, we will welcome around 40 local and international professionals as Junior Coaches and approximately 125 local student participants. HCC is a young ...
Impact Week meets MURAL: Using the Virtual World to create impact in the Real World

Impact Week meets MURAL: Using the Virtual World to create impact in the Real World

February 10, 2022
Since the beginning of the corona crisis, the virtual world has become more real and tangible for members of our Impact Week than ever before! Even in times of lockdown, we have been able to do ...
South Africa – Part 1: All About the Country with three Capitals

South Africa – Part 1: All About the Country with three Capitals

September 28, 2020
Located on the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa’s beauty is reflected through the smiles of friendly faces, the melting pot of cultures and cuisines, and the complex history ...
Creating a Positive Impact During a Global Pandemic – Social innovation to find solutions for the challenges Nepal is facing due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Creating a Positive Impact During a Global Pandemic – Social innovation to find solutions for the challenges Nepal is facing due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 17, 2020
Today, the Virtual Design Thinking Challenge – a collaboration between the Impact Week and King’s College – kicked off! Ten teams, made up of Nepali young professionals and students residing in ...
#NEPALVSCOVID19 — A Virtual Design Thinking Challenge

#NEPALVSCOVID19 — A Virtual Design Thinking Challenge

April 15, 2020
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