small is MASSIVE!
In solidarity, we will reimagine our preferred futures!
WATCH SESSION TWO
A focus on “The Futures Project” (TFP) followed by an interview with Henry Matthys, V&A Programme Manager, who has a key focus on Social Inclusion and Placemaking at the V&A.
The Futures Project, an international not-for-profit organisation, aims to change the global dialogue about innovation and the future. Building on the UN Agenda 2030, The Futures Project (TFP) brings people together across borders and sectors to create shared visions for the future and facilitates the action and innovation that bring these visions to life. In spring 2020, The Futures Project launched a global, open ‘Call to Action’ for Innovators for the Future. The Call sought innovative projects and initiatives that are making positive and substantial impacts on communities and their futures by addressing the urgency of the moment and staying committed to the future. This session features some of the most inspiring Innovators for the Future and their change projects and future visions.
FEATURED INSPIRATORS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDED:
*Find the Bios of our Inspirators on the FESTIVAL menu bar
(MODERATOR) Julia Stamm, Berlin, Germany: The Founder & CEO of The Futures Project will be in dialogue with some of her Innovators for the Future semi-finalists.
1. Venuste Kubwimana, Nairobi, Kenya: Rwandan youth activist and social entrepreneur
2. Wainright Acquoi, Boca Raton, Florida: social entrepreneur reimagining the future of secondary education in Liberia
3. Benedicta Chukwuyem Apuamah, Asaba, Nigeria: Founder of Girls for Development Goals Foundation
4. Wynand Espach, Tzaneen, South Africa: Chief Operating Officer of Agricolleges International
5. David Idunnuoluwa, Lagos, Nigeria: E-Mobility specialist at MAX – empower millions of people at the bottom of the pyramid To learn more about our inspirators please go to www.opendesignafrika.org/festival to read their bios.
STAY TUNED AFTER THIS SESSION FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH HENRY MATTHYS – the V&A Programme Manager, with a key focus on Social Inclusion and Placemaking
GLOBAL INSPIRATION DAY
#OpenDesignAfrika calls on Afrikans and the world to action small seeds of change EVERYWHERE! Today we have to write the most important design brief in the history of humanity; it is time to rise in solidarity with our global neighbours and Inspirators for action! Global Inspiration Day 2020 was live-streamed from #VandAWaterfront in #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica #ODA2020
Let’s continue to celebrate the power of creativity and humanity through our global design champions, unsung heroes, and changemakers; as we share stories, learn together, and get inspired to unlock greater potential and aspirations for thriving futures! Through a series of global dialogues, followed by virtual coffee sessions; we have brought exciting Inspirators together with our global audience so that you can get inspired by their personal stories that touch the lives of a few, a community, city, country, continent, or globally.
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