Ghana - Startup under 3 years old

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Social enterprise tour agency in Ghana funding after-school programs for rural youth focusing on Computer Literacy, Reading, Public Speaking, Confidence Building and Sportmanship

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Empowering Youth Through Tourism: A Sustainable Social Enterprise Impact Xperience, a travel agency specialising in immersive Ghanaian experiences for vacations, business retreats, and lifestyle seekers. Impact Xperience will showcase Ghana's rich culture and beauty and directly support our after-school program in the under-resourced Volta Region. Sustainable Impact: Travel with Purpose: Proceeds fund a haven for at-risk youth, providing after-school support, mentorship, and educational opportunities. Empowering Futures: Investing in education allows children to reach their full potential and breaks the cycle of poverty in rural communities by teaching Coding, Robotics, Reading Camps, Libraries & Sports Impact Xperience Offers: Authentic Experiences: Curated tours beyond the tourist trail, fostering cultural exchange and community connection. Diverse Packages: Vacation getaways, business retreats tailored for productivity, and immersive lifestyle programs

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Impact Xperience works to address two main key issues in Ghana's Volta Region. My organisation tackles the lack of educational opportunities and resources for at-risk youth by providing after-school support, mentorship, and educational opportunities in various fields. Secondly, it combats limited economic opportunities in rural communities by attracting tourists who seek responsible travel experiences, potentially creating jobs and bringing income to the region through tourist spending that may directly support the programs or the community.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

1. Improved educational outcomes for at-risk youth: My after-school support, mentorship, and educational opportunities provide valuable resources that can help young people stay in school, improve their grades, and gain the skills they need to succeed in the future. 2. Empowerment of at-risk youth: By providing mentorship and guidance, Impact Xperience can help young people develop self-confidence, make positive choices, and reach their full potential by tapping into the work experience, skills and educational knowledge of tourists at empowerment workshops along their travel 3. Economic development for rural communities: My focus on responsible tourism attracts visitors who are interested in supporting local communities. This tourist spending creates jobs, boosts the local economy, and provides funding for your programs. 4. Sustainable development: Impact Xperience promotes a sustainable approach to tourism that benefits both the environment and the local people.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

My startup's service has two distinct targeted beneficiary groups: At-risk youth: This group faces a lack of educational opportunities and resources. My after-school support, mentorship programs, and educational opportunities aim to address this need and empower them. Rural communities: These communities struggle with limited economic opportunities. My startup works to attract tourists seeking responsible travel experiences. This increased tourism can bring jobs and income to the region, potentially supporting both the programs I offer and my wider region. In essence, my startup works with a social impact model, aiming to benefit both the at-risk youth through education and the rural communities through economic development.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

02/12/2022

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

0

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

N/A

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Autre : Hospitality and Travel

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

5

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

By empowering young people with skills in IT, the ability to read well, boosted confidence and grooming children to become confident adults, we are preparing them for the job market and as well equipping them with the foundation and skills in IT to attract good-paying jobs

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

3

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

4

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Focus on the whole child: My organization addresses various aspects of a child's development, not just academics. Coding, robotics, and reading all build STEM skills, while confidence building and sportsmanship develop social-emotional learning (SEL) crucial for future success. Complements in-school learning: By offering homework assistance, we reinforce concepts learned in school. We also wish to tailor our IT skills or robotics programs to align with current school topics once we have the needed equiment. Meeting the demands of the future: Coding and robotics are in high demand, and we're equipping students with valuable skills for future careers. Critical thinking and problem-solving: These skills are essential across disciplines and our programs encourage them through creative problem-solving in arts & crafts sessions as well as coding and robotics. Research shows that after-school programs can lead to improved grades and standardized test scores. Reduced risk factors

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our young girls are used to being shy with very little interest in sporting activities, but currently, we have a bunch of young girls who have become confident and no longer wait for the boys to do certain activities but they also take charge & lead Our sex education sessions are no longer focused on girls only but rather on boys and often both genders. We do not reserve leadership positions for only boys as it is in the public schools and most private schools. At our center, girls have equal opportunity to stand for leadership roles During our drumming and dancing sessions, we do not reserve singing for girls and drumming for boys, but both genders have the chance to decide which of the acts to join and practice. Last year, none of our girls dared to jump and swim in the river, but almost all the boys - even those little boys who couldn't swim had the guts to get in the river. We began encouraging our girls to dare and now we have more girls swimming

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

2

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

2

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

4

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

4

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

4

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

3

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

4

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

7 = Tout à fait d'accord

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

5

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

6

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Competitors: Educational NGOs: There are NGOs in our Region that focus on improving education for underprivileged youth. International Volunteer Programs: Programs that connect volunteers with communities in Ghana could be seen as competition. Responsible Travel Companies: Other companies offering eco-tourism or responsible travel experiences in the Volta Region What Makes Us Stand Out: Holistic Approach: Impact Xperience tackles both educational and economic issues, creating a more sustainable impact. We provide educational opportunities while simultaneously generating income for the community through tourism. Focus on Youth Empowerment: Our after-school programs, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities go beyond basic education, empowering youth for the future. Sustainable Tourism Model: By attracting tourists who directly support the programs or the community, Impact Xperience creates a closed-loop system where tourism benefits the very people it impacts.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

With our purposeful actions on inspiring young girls to venture into male-dominated roles, whenever we seek to hold workshops and seminars of boys and girls talks, we often consider a female leader or entrepreneur to facilitate such.