The Innovation Accelerator (iAccelerator), a mentorship-driven acceleration programme implemented by Imbuto Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Friends of Imbuto, was launched in December 2016, to support young social- entrepreneurs with seed funding, training, and skills development to generate innovative solutions in response to challenges related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH), sexuality education, family planning, maternal health, mental health, and other population development issues.
iAccelerator aims at exploring new and engaging ways to tackle pressing population challenges in the region while promoting social entrepreneurship among young people. It also seeks to generate innovative, youth-led solutions for youth in Rwanda to increase the utilization of health services and adopt healthy and safe attitudes and
behaviors.
Learn about our Phase 6 Winners:
Rango Library
providing young adolescents in their hometown with reliable #SRH information
Mushuti Wanjye
Offers a discreet way for young people to access different sexual reproductive health products like condoms and pills.
Nyigisha
Aims to provide crucial Sexual Reproductive Health information that will prevent teenage pregnancies and promote HIV prevention measures among youth.
Mental health Projects
Matter Mind
Aims to raise awareness about mental health, with plans to expand and reach many partners through ‘Ishusho TV’.
Emotions
Offers online mental health training for youth ambassadors using the Common Element Treatment Approach (CETA) and provides a platform for young people to seek support.
MINDORA
A mobile application empowers users to access mental health information and connect with experts, which will revolutionize mental well-being support.
Partners
