SPARK7 Exclusive Episodes of the African Tech Roundup PodcastCheck out the exclusive 7-part mini-series of the African Tech Roundup podcast, recorded during SPARK’s annual IGNITE conference.Mar 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019
SPARK5 Short Courses turning Syrian Youth into AgronomistsBefore the conflict, the agricultural sector accounted for 18% of Syria’s GDP, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture…Mar 21, 2019Mar 21, 2019
SPARK5 opportunities for graduates in the Middle EastYouth unemployment in the Middle East is at 21% according to the World Bank; the highest rate in the world. The Syrian crisis has…Mar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2019
SPARKWhat SPARKed us? Looking back over 25 yearsIn 1994, war was raging in southeastern Europe. Yet as Serbian and Croatian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina entered its second year…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
SPARK“I am a Muslim, am I an extremist?” -Kurdish youth reinventing the narrative“For years we’ve had ISIS and many people joined [ISIS] because of not having a job”. Sarab Attar is a 19 year old Mechanical Engineering…Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
SPARKWhat is the latest agri-tech that over 7000 farmers in Rwanda are using?With around 72% of Rwanda’s population engaged in agriculture, it is the landlocked country’s main economic generator. However, for…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
SPARKOne Window System: Entrepreneurs becoming tax exempt in YemenThe ongoing conflict in Yemen continues to deepen the misery of its people. Basic needs and human rights are not being met. Yet, despite…Aug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018
SPARKinRefugee | Student | EntrepreneurA young community cleaning initiative on the banks of Lake TanganyikaBurundian superwoman, Queen Immaculee Abimana, uses her skills to galvanise youth to clean up their community.Aug 7, 2018Aug 7, 2018
SPARKinRefugee | Student | Entrepreneur“My ambition is limitless”: Three Syrian entrepreneurs in conversation with EU Commissioner HahnZoubaida, Nour and Ayham are all refugees from Syria.Jun 1, 20181Jun 1, 20181
SPARKDeserts to Green Lands, Villagers to FarmersYemeni villagers are returning from the cities to be part of the IGNITE Village project creating agri-entrepreneurs.Apr 17, 2018Apr 17, 2018
