Horyou
Sucessfully Launches the Social Innovation & Global
Ethics Forum
Socially innovative projects from across the globe awarded
at SIGEF 2014
01/11/2014
– Geneva/Switzerland – Excellence knows no limit,
neither does it respect boundaries nor class. Although it
is a fact that global society is still hung up on conforming
to the norms which are holding the globe at ransom of perpetual
mediocrity, there is hope for human kind.
The
Social Innovation & Global Ethics Forum (SIGEF) that
was launched in Geneva this past week is a step in the right
direction, a breath of fresh air in my opinion, whilst Jonathan
Parienti (The Big Cheese at SIGEF) Says’ its an opportunity
to showcase our universality as a society and empower each
other to come together, connect and inspire in a way the
would chart the direction and set acceptable standards that
encourage the development of a culture of excellence. This
he said as he welcomed delegates from across the world in
Geneva on October the 22nd for the inaugural Global forum
of social innovators and prominent thought leaders in doing
good for the benefit of society.
SIGEF
is organised by Paris Based Horyou Foundation, that is making
huge strides in bringing together creative & fresh minds
from across the globe to share their thoughts and opinion
on the value of getting involved in being the change they
want to see in their own communities.
As
an Entrepreneur and scholar of innovation, I’ve attended
a few relatively similar occasions that purport to be addressing
societal issues for common good, i was absolutely impressed
to say the least by the level of engagement and mind boggling
thinking that left me deep in thought evaluating my contribution
and the impact i’m making in my backyard (before i
start pointing my well groomed fingers to the next person).
The
team at Horyou made sterling job in bringing sober minded
speakers from across the globe and good mix of delegates
that are robust in their interactions, with mature and stern
undertones on all topics presented.
Peter
Kyne once said the morale of the organization if not built
from the bottom up, but it filters from the top, such is
true from my observation and interaction with the hands-on
leadership at Horyou. It would be great to see an improved
mix of young people from developing nations taking the stage.
This
free entrance event brought in various heavyweights as partners
from across the continents, who made it possible, visit
SIGEF2014 for a comprehensive list, including videos for
all plenary sessions, awards, closing remarks and photo
gallery.
One
of my highlights includes creating an eclectic network of
captains of industry from Rwanda, The Democratic Republic
of Congo, France, and the United States of America to mention
a few. This includes 30 social innovation projects from
across the globe that showcased and competed for a prize
and a chance to improve their exposure globally.
These
are the winner in the different categories at the SIGEF
2014 Awards, for making a significant impact in the societies
in which they operate and have a potential to impact the
world. The majority of the winners came from the African,
Southern America and USA regions.
•Humanitarian Contribution Award: Dr. Georges BWELLE
(from ASCOVIME)
•Public Choice Award: BEYOND BEANIE
•Music for Empowerment Award: Chad Harper (from HIP
HOP SAVES LIVES)
•Arts and Education for All Award: Touraya Bouabid
(from AMESIP)
•Social Inclusion Award: Claire Nimboe Ndi Samba (from
REPCAM)
•Ecosystem Preservation Award: Julio Andrade (from
Brazilian NGO, Pick-upau)
You
can be rest assured that there will be a number of collaboration
and partnerships that will come out this event, that will
enhance the service of these social innovators and further
inspire other to do more.
The
SIGEF 2014 forum ended on the 24th October 2014 on a high
note, and renewed focus for majority of delegates, who were
expressing their interest to meet in 2015 as they bid each
other goodbyes
Over
the next 3 weeks, Nunnovation will publish various articles
on projects from the SIGEF2014 that we believe you should
know as they are innovatively making a difference in society.
Nunnovation
Photos: SIGEF 2014/Horyou
