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"With OVO's loan, we got the capital we needed at a low interest rate, keeping us on track for growth!" - Elvis Kadhama, Founder of Essymart Africa At OVO, we're passionate about empowering impactful African businesses like Essymart Africa. Partnering with Einstein Rising, we connected with Elvis and his team to support their work with Ugandan smallholder farmers. Watch the video to learn more about Essymart's mission and how OVO's solutions can fuel your startup's success! #SustainableBusiness #OVOPartnership

📢 Exciting News from Dakar! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce the arrival of 8 dedicated students from Humasol, a student organization we are proud to collaborate with. Four students from Ghent University and four from KU Leuven have joined forces and landed in Dakar! For the past year, these bright minds have been working closely with Entente Diouloulou, a company supported by OVO through coaching and a loan. Entente Diouloulou has entrusted them with two critical projects: 4 students are focusing on enhancing the irrigation system. 4 students are working on the cooling chamber equipped with a photovoltaic installation. A special thank you to our colleague Daha DIALLO for warmly welcoming the students and ensuring a smooth start to their mission! Discover more about Entente and their impactful work here: https://lnkd.in/eHZbRzcG We can’t wait to share their journey and the results of this collaboration at the end of the summer. Stay tuned for more updates and success stories! 🚀✨ #Innovation #Sustainability #StudentPower #Collaboration #OVO #Humasol #GhentUniversity #KULeuven #Dakar #EntenteDioulou

"OVO's support has been instrumental in our success," says Paul Kimera, Managing Director of Technology for Tomorrow (T4T). ♻️ T4T is revolutionizing healthcare waste management in Uganda with innovative incinerators and critical support from OVO. Beyond finances, the expert guidance from OVO coaches helped T4T identify new business opportunities! Read more about their enterprise's story and impact goals here: https://lnkd.in/dbqVBQEG

Senegalese entrepreneurs coached by OVO have benefited from this mobility program to meet Belgian companies in their sector and establish partnerships. Let's hope the program inspires similar initiatives in Senegal and other African countries.

Our General Assembly was not only an opportunity to reflect on our achievements in 2023 and our plans for 2024 but also a moment to pause and look back at our journey over the past 16 years. Indeed, Luc Bonte has passed the torch as Chairman of the Board after all these years to Pol Deturck. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that Chantal Kamatari has joined our board, bringing valuable expertise and insight to our team. 🎥 Watch this video, made for Luc, that traces the evolution of OVO over the past two decades: https://lnkd.in/ejXwvPth 📸 More infos and photos from the event can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e4rvYJ7c Hadn't read the Trends article about our change of presidency yet? It's not too late, it's here: https://lnkd.in/ehNxDsyn #LeadershipTransition #CompanyJourney #OVO #entrepreneurship

🔗🌍 Discover why Umicore supports our projects in Africa! 🌍🔗 We are excited to share an exclusive interview with Wouter Ghyoot, Vice President of Government Affairs at Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling company. Since 2006, Umicore has been a key member of OVO, providing invaluable support to our initiatives. In this conversation, Wouter Ghyoot explains why Umicore continues to actively engage with OVO and why our projects in Africa resonate so deeply with their values. 🌱✨ Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eXJjmP5c 👉🏽 Are you a company interested in collaborating with us on impactful projects? Contact Karen Peersman. Let's make a difference together! 🌍 #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #CommunitySupport #Umicore #OVO #GlobalImpact #Partnerships Quentin Poncelet

🌍✨ Inspiring Video on World Environment Day! 🌿🔍 In celebration of World Environment Day, we are thrilled to share our latest video about innovative solutions to adapt to climate change! This initiative, part of the KLIMPALA project, aims to develop a Climate Platform for Adaptation in the Agricultural Sector in Africa, empowering stakeholders with tools, capacity building, and coaching. The video was made by SEtv Africa in Uganda, featuring images from Senegal, Malawi, and Uganda, bringing authentic insights and stories from the field. Partners of the KLIMPALA project include VITO, ACMAD, KPMG, Kenter, and OVO, with support from the Government of Flanders (Belgium). Don't miss out on learning how these efforts are creating a more resilient and sustainable future in Africa. Watch the video now and join us on this inspiring journey! 📺 https://lnkd.in/eDTmd7Xj #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Agriculture #Africa #ClimateAdaptation #KLIMPALA #Innovation #CapacityBuilding #ClimateAction #OVO

How to Engage in Cross-Border Partnerships: Learn how to navigate cross-border partnerships, leverage cultural diversity, and foster collaboration between entrepreneurs from different regions, drawing on the experiences and success stories facilitated by Ondernemers voor Ondernemers. Learn more about our Boostcamps here: https://lnkd.in/eX9SdThN

As we strive towards a more sustainable future, it's crucial to acknowledge the role of businesses in fostering positive change. At Ondernemers voor Ondernemers, we are committed to supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries to create a lasting impact on their communities and the environment. Here's a fascinating fact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: *SMEs represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide* Did you know that small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) are critical drivers of economic growth, accounting for around 90% of businesses worldwide? By supporting SMEs, we can empower local communities, promote job creation, and contribute to achieving several SDGs, including Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. *Source:* https://lnkd.in/eJHaiYZ

Happy Day for Culture, Diversity, Dialogue, and Development! #Culture #Diversity #Diversity #Dialogue #OVO