We’re now past the halfway mark to the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—and the global reality is sobering. Despite ambitious targets and growing awareness, progress has been slow and uneven. Incremental change won’t get us there. Bold, locally
grounded solutions are more critical than ever. For Africa, this urgency hits differently.
The pandemic disrupted lives and economies. Conflict, climate change, and shifting donor priorities have added more strain. Yet amid these challenges, the continent continues to shine with its most powerful asset: its people. Innovators, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and grassroots movements across Africa are rising to meet these challenges with tenacity and vision. But a key obstacle remains—accessing and
effectively using the resources, they already have.
This is where the power of resourcefulness comes in. At last year’s summit, one message echoed across all conversations: Africa doesn’t lack ideas—it needs better ways to mobilize and maximize what’s already within reach. From informal networks to underutilized infrastructure, from youth talent to community wisdom—resourcefulness is not just a mindset; it’s a movement. Join the SIS7 hybrid event!