In Uganda, where nearly three-quarters of families can’t afford to purchase sanitary protection for their daughters, AFRIpads exists to deliver dignity and help keep girls in school.
Brittany LaneJuly 21, 2017
In Uganda, some believe that disabilities are from curses or witchcraft. This startup fights cultural stigma by creating opportunities for disabled children.
Aubrey SandersOctober 20, 2016
In July 2016, nine startups will convene in Kampala, Uganda, for the third annual Unreasonable East Africa Institute. Here's a preview of the fellows.
Brittany LaneMay 10, 2016
WATCH: This video captures 5 weeks in 5 minutes—a glimpse into the stories filmed by Unreasonable Media while visiting the second annual Unreasonable East Africa Institute.
Unreasonable MediaDecember 3, 2015
This is the story of Moses Sanga of Eco Fuel Africa—from his business concept to thriving company of over 30 employees and $3 million in revenue...all in four years.
Unreasonable InstituteDecember 1, 2015
For many people, poverty is not having transportation to leave and access greater opportunity. Bicycles Against Poverty is changing that in rural Uganda.
Cayte BoslerNovember 3, 2015
Ten million Ugandans lack access to clean water. The company SPOUTS of Water created an affordable ceramic filter that doesn't rely on foreign aid.
Cayte BoslerOctober 26, 2015
In East Africa, it has been a year of excitement around entrepreneurship. These are the most important lessons learned from Unreasonable East Africa 2015.
Kate HanfordOctober 21, 2015
Ugandan entrepreneur takes education into his own hands by creating local self-employment opportunities through pragmatic training programs.
Nate BeardAugust 29, 2014
Wana Energy Solutions is moving Ugandans away from charcoal and wood to liquid gas, which requires less time, costs less money, and sharply reduces indoor air pollution and all of the attendant health risks.
Nate BeardAugust 22, 2014
French entrepreneurs engineering new fuel sources with biomass briquettes look to scale their startup to save costs and forests in Uganda.
Nate BeardAugust 19, 2014
How one Ugandan doctor's near-death experience prompted him to create a new healthcare model for his country.
Nate BeardAugust 14, 2014
Michael partners with entrepreneurs at the center of Kampala's economy. Together, they are changing lives and building a stronger local economy.
Unreasonable InstituteNovember 12, 2013
Watch this 2012 Unreasonable Institute entrepreneur's talk on how his venture is providing increasing employment opportunities, transportation infrastructure & lifting Ugandans out of poverty – through empowering access to motorcycles. Here's why.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 18, 2012
Watch this 2011 Unreasonable Institute entrepreneur and learn how his venture is bringing affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel to Africans – and making households cleaner, keeping youth in school and providing a remedy for the rapid deforestation devastating Uganda.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 17, 2011