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From the vibrant cities to the rural heartlands of Southern Africa, our RLabs South Africa team has been on the road meeting communities, mapping local aspirations, and co-creating opportunities for impact. Every stop on this journey has deepened our connection to the people and

From the vibrant cities to the rural heartlands of Southern Africa, our RLabs South Africa team has been on the road meeting communities, mapping local aspirations, and co-creating opportunities for impact. Every stop on this journey has deepened our connection to the people and
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Today our Director, Rene Parker, joins global leaders at the High-Level Roundtable on the Social & Solidarity Economy in Africa hosted by Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship & World Economic Forum. Time to scale inclusive, people-powered economic models. #MakingHOPEContagious #SSEinAfrica #SocialEconomy

Today our Director, Rene Parker, joins global leaders at the High-Level Roundtable on the Social &amp; Solidarity Economy in Africa hosted by <a href="/schwabfound/">Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship</a> &amp; <a href="/wef/">World Economic Forum</a>.

Time to scale inclusive, people-powered economic models.

#MakingHOPEContagious #SSEinAfrica #SocialEconomy
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After a productive time in Tanzania, our RLabs team is now in Nairobi, Kenya, continuing our East Africa engagement. ReneParker, a fellow Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship awardee, was also part of a learning journey with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. During this time, she had

After a productive time in Tanzania, our RLabs team is now in Nairobi, Kenya, continuing our East Africa engagement.

<a href="/ReneParker/">ReneParker</a>, a fellow <a href="/schwabfound/">Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship</a> awardee, was also part of a learning journey with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. During this time, she had
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This week, ReneParker is representing RLabs at the AACOSE annual Africa Conference On Social Entrepreneurship 2025, taking place in Nairobi from 15–16 May. This gathering of social innovators, educators, funders, and policymakers explores how Africa’s social economy can

This week, <a href="/ReneParker/">ReneParker</a> is representing RLabs at the <a href="/aacose_org/">AACOSE</a> annual Africa Conference On Social Entrepreneurship 2025, taking place in Nairobi from 15–16 May.

This gathering of social innovators, educators, funders, and policymakers explores how Africa’s social economy can
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More than 10 years ago, Adrian Barnes helped set up RLabs Tz. Recently he returned, this time helping the team build a strong comms & social media strategy so they can be better supported remotely. The incredible ingenuity they apply to social impact needs to be known!

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.Christine Taphel, CEO of RLabsza, visited Namibia to support the RLabs Namibia team and engage the local ecosystem. Her journey celebrated 13 years of impact, innovation, and people-first leadership. Here’s to Making HOPE Contagious. #RLabs #PeopleFirst #MakingHOPEContagious

.<a href="/ChristineTaphel/">Christine Taphel</a>, CEO of <a href="/RLabsza/">RLabsza</a>, visited Namibia to support the <a href="/rlabsnam/">RLabs Namibia</a> team and engage the local ecosystem. Her journey celebrated 13 years of impact, innovation, and people-first leadership.

Here’s to Making HOPE Contagious.

#RLabs #PeopleFirst #MakingHOPEContagious
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📣 African entrepreneurs, this is YOUR call! Apply now for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes prize and stand a chance to win a share of $1.5M, global media exposure, and access to an elite network of mentors and investors. Apply before 23 May: africabusinessheroes.org/en/register #ABH2025

📣 African entrepreneurs, this is YOUR call!

Apply now for the 2025 <a href="/africa_heroes/">Africa’s Business Heroes</a> prize and stand a chance to win a share of $1.5M, global media exposure, and access to an elite network of mentors and investors.

Apply before 23 May: africabusinessheroes.org/en/register

 #ABH2025
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Our team in Kenya is attending AACOSE 2025, representing our organisation at this important gathering. Our Global Director, ReneParker will also be contributing as a panelist in this year’s programme. #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #AACOSE2025 #SocialEntrepreneurship

Our team in Kenya is attending <a href="/aacose_org/">AACOSE</a> 2025, representing our organisation at this important gathering. Our Global Director, <a href="/ReneParker/">ReneParker</a> will also be contributing as a panelist in this year’s programme. 

#RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #AACOSE2025 #SocialEntrepreneurship
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Ashoka is a global organization that identifies and supports social entrepreneurs driving systems-level change. It works to build a world where everyone can contribute as a changemaker. Vincent O Odhiambo Regional Director at Ashoka Africa and a longtime friend of ours, and his team

Ashoka is a global organization that identifies and supports social entrepreneurs driving systems-level change. It works to build a world where everyone can contribute as a changemaker.

<a href="/VINCENT_ODH/">Vincent O Odhiambo</a> Regional Director at <a href="/AshokaAfrica/">Ashoka Africa</a> and a longtime friend of ours, and his team
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2 years later, Christine Taphel reconnects with ReneParker as they reflect on her journey as the CEO of RLabsza. The purpose remains: People First. Global growth. Local roots. Deep impact. Full Video available here: youtu.be/lRzSp8BD1A8 #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious

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Our team, currently in Uganda, visited BarefootLaw today. It was a very fruitful meeting with a team doing inspiring work to make legal information more accessible through technology to underserved and rural communities. We explored some ideas around working together in

Our team, currently in Uganda, visited <a href="/barefootlaw_org/">BarefootLaw</a>  today. It was a very fruitful meeting with a team doing inspiring work to make legal information more accessible through technology to underserved and rural communities.

We explored some ideas around working together in
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Our Global Director, ReneParker, will be joining leaders from across the continent as a high-level panelist at the Digital Innovation Festival (DIF) Act 4 (DIF4), taking place from 3–5 June 2025 in Douala, Cameroon. As a leading figure in community innovation and global social change, driving

Our Global Director, <a href="/ReneParker/">ReneParker</a>, will be joining leaders from across the continent as a high-level panelist at the <a href="/DIF2023/">Digital Innovation Festival (DIF)</a> Act 4 (DIF4), taking place from 3–5 June 2025 in Douala, Cameroon.

As a leading figure in community innovation and global social change, driving
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“We started with what we had.” Yusuf Ssessanga, founder of RLabs Tanzania, reflects on how a borrowed kindergarten classroom led to 15,000+ youth reaching across the country. Impact doesn’t require perfection. Just start. Full Video available here: youtu.be/mybC3ycOu_s

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.RLabsza hosted the Anglo American Foundation today. A powerful moment to exchange ideas on innovation, community impact, and how local solutions can scale globally. ReneParker shared insights from RLabs’ East Africa journey and our growing footprint across the continent.

.<a href="/RLabsza/">RLabsza</a> hosted the Anglo American Foundation today.

A powerful moment to exchange ideas on innovation, community impact, and how local solutions can scale globally.

<a href="/ReneParker/">ReneParker</a> shared insights from RLabs’ East Africa journey and our growing footprint across the continent.
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Catalysing Regional Impact: Reflections from RLabs’ East Africa Engagements Our team recently concluded an East Africa visit, engaging partners and communities in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The journey included the RLabs Day celebration in Tanzania, a full-circle moment of

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Recha hosted TNS(TechnoServe), led by CEO Pamela Chitenhe, along with GreenCape, AIM, and PRO Alliance at RLabsza today. They met the teams behind Zlto, Recha, and RLabsHouse and got a closer look at how we’re scaling innovation across Africa. This is what RLabs

Recha hosted TNS(<a href="/TechnoServe/">TechnoServe</a>), led by CEO Pamela Chitenhe, along with GreenCape, AIM, and PRO Alliance at <a href="/RLabsza/">RLabsza</a> today.

They met the teams behind <a href="/ZltoRewards/">Zlto</a>, Recha, and <a href="/RLabsHouse/">RLabsHouse</a> and got a closer look at how we’re scaling innovation across Africa.

This is what RLabs
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They are back! A huge welcome home to our RLabs Global team after their impactful East Africa tour (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya) and Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia). This journey strengthens our global vision! Plus, they brought back amazing Pure Ugandan Arabica coffee

They are back! A huge welcome home to our RLabs Global team after their impactful East Africa tour (Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya) and Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia).

This journey strengthens our global vision! Plus, they brought back amazing Pure Ugandan Arabica coffee