Cameroon - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Our purpose is to break barriers and create opportunities for individuals to succeed educationally and thrive as entrepreneurs. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration through our scholarships and mentorship.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Our purpose is to break barriers and create opportunities for individuals to succeed educationally and thrive as entrepreneurs. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration through our scholarships, mentorship, and business programs, we aim to drive sustainable economic growth and build resilient communities across the continent. Together, we work towards a future where all Africans have the tools and support, they need to build brighter and a more prosperous life for themselves and the future generation.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

1) High level of Illiteracy in Africa, with about 48million youths (aged 15-24) are Illiterates: Empowering the less privileged to combat illiteracy and pursue their dreams. By granting access to education and resources, AVISA breaks the chains of poverty, nurturing personal development and societal advancement, paving the way for a brighter future. 2) Slow economic growth in Africa with high level of unemployment and Lack of business opportunity: AVISA fulfills entrepreneurial dreams with its yearly business opportunity program, providing financial support and business coaching. This initiative not only empowers individuals to pursue their passions and visions but also contributes to economic growth by fostering new businesses and creating opportunities for sustainable prosperity in communities.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Benefits of our Educational sponsorship and our Business opportunity programs: - Reducing Dropout Rates: Financial difficulties are one of the main reasons why students drop out of schools and colleges. This program will aid in reducing the dropout rates by ensuring the continuation of their education. - Paving Way for Future Leaders: The program provides opportunities for the youth to achieve their full potential and rise to become future leaders in various fields. - Reducing Poverty: Through education, individuals can acquire skills and knowledge necessary for well-paid jobs, thus lifting them and their families out of poverty. - Reduce Unemployment Rate: By opening and maintaining businesses, we ensure the creation of new jobs for unemployed people and also make sure the old jobs that were already created are not lost. -Increase Economic Growth with the creation of numerous enterprises, communities will thrive even further thus increasing the growth of the economy.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

A) FIGHTING ILLITERACY IN AFRICA VIA OUR MOBILE APPLICATION: Providing quality education for the less privileged, our platform AVISA offers educational sponsorship to individuals who demonstrate determination, ambition, and a sincere desire to further their education but lack the resources. 1) Educational dropouts 2) Youths in need of financial assistance to further their studies 3)People who love education but don't have the opportunity to go to school? B) IMPROVING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN AFRICA VIA OUR MOBILE APPLICATION: The ability to turn ideas into reality is a powerful tool. AVISA is a dream come true for entrepreneurs, offering a yearly business opportunity designed to financially support and coach individuals with the passion and vision to start their own business. 1) People who dream of becoming entrepreneurs 2) People with brilliant business ideas but lack the opportunity to start

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-10-06

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

4

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

1) Lieutenant Dr. Jim Tambe. A pastor associated with The Apostolic Church Cameroon and a member of the CONACCE AFRICA. 2) Mrs AJI NCHIA SIH DOUNZOO. An accountant with over 7 years experience with CEVA LOGISTICS 3) Mr Mbah Deran. A professional computer engineer with project management skills and digital market skills. Currently the CEO of tech startup rocket247

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://avisaafrica.com/

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

j) Public services

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Our vision focused in fighting Illiteracy and slow economic growth through our mobile application providing educational scholarships and business opportunities to aspiring individuals in the African continent.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

5

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Through the business opportunities created through our mobile application we are improving economic growth by Increasing the standard of living of does who benefit from our business opportunity program not only them but their entire families also the well being of does employed in running the business.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Founded with passion for providing quality education for the less privileged, AVISA (African Vision in Sponsoring Africans) offers educational sponsorship to individuals in need of financial assistance to achieve their educational dreams. Our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of their economic status, deserves the opportunity to succeed in life and reach their highest potential. Therefore, we strive to assist those who lack the necessary resources but demonstrate determination, ambition, and a sincere desire to further their education. With AVISA, the less privileged people get a shot at fulfilling their dreams, building a better future, and changing their world. AVISA gives hope, creates opportunities, and sparks change, because we believe education is the right of every individual, not the privilege of a few.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Our opportunities are open for both male and female Youths Educational scholarships for both gender Business opportunity for both gender because we believe . We believe everyone has the right to reach their full potential

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

In addition to our educational scholarship opportunities we plan to visit suburb schools where they lack water buid boll holds and taps for student in the schools to have clean drinkable water

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Through community collaboration via our mobile application, Business opportunity sessions are launched to Improve economic growth by funding brilliant business ideas from uprising entrepreneurs and expert coaching to mentor them on how to run their businesses and succeed. AVISA offers more than just financial assistance, serves as a launchpad for entrepreneurial dreams by marrying financial aid with expert coaching, Avisa’s program paves the way for the realization of brilliant, innovative business ideas.It’s not just about giving individuals a financial leg-up, but about nurturing a fertile environment where entrepreneurial ideas can grow and flourish into successful ventures

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Through community collaboration via our mobile application, Business opportunity sessions are launched to Improve economic growth by funding brilliant business ideas from uprising entrepreneurs and expert coaching to mentor them on how to run their businesses and succeed. AVISA offers more than just financial assistance, serves as a launchpad for entrepreneurial dreams by marrying financial aid with expert coaching, Avisa’s program paves the way for the realization of brilliant, innovative business ideas.It’s not just about giving individuals a financial leg-up, but about nurturing a fertile environment where entrepreneurial ideas can grow and flourish into successful ventures

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

4

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

AVISA is the first ever mobile application in Africa fighting Illiteracy through educational scholarship programs and encouraging economic growth through our business opportunity program.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

NO COMPETITION

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Through our application AVISA we offer educational scholarships to young girls who want to further their education and also provide women with funds to start their entrepreneurial journey