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Abaas Mpindi
FINALIST

Abaas Mpindi

Media Challenge Initiative

Media Challenge Initiative is a youth-driven non-profit, building the next generation of journalists in Africa through training, mentorship and experiential peer-to-peer learning.

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ABOUT

  • ISSUE AREA: Journalism & Media
  • ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET: $955,256
  • GEOGRAPHY: Uganda (Africa)

KEY FINDINGS

  • Have successfully uplifted the stories of their Fellows and would like support sharing the story of how they have contributed to their success
  • Focused on developing the office space to be a one-stop center for content generation, production, and equipment maximization not just for students but for anyone who is interested in generating their own content
  • One of their financial goals is to increase the revenue they receive from the MCI Media Hub, a collaborative space that supports disruptive innovators with an enabling environment to accelerate ideas and solutions for journalism and media viability in Uganda and East Africa
  • Another big goal is to uplift the profile of African entrepreneurs and changemakers who are contributing to climate change solutions