{"id":126,"date":"2025-01-03T01:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T01:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialimpactindaba.co.za\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2025-08-14T18:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:44:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/socialimpactindaba.co.za\/?page_id=126","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;115px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Overpass||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Overpass|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-116px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>About Us<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"455\">Social Impact Indaba is a premier platform driving collective action to tackle the continent\u2019s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. We bring together government, business, civil society, and changemakers to collaborate, inspire, and innovate for lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"744\">From forging strategic public sector partnerships to showcasing cutting-edge solutions, the summit empowers attendees through powerful conversations, practical tools, and transformative networking. Join us to spark change, shape policy, and build a more sustainable and inclusive Africa.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9b1f53&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;PT Sans Narrow||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Overpass|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Mission Statement<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"390\">Our mission is to unite Africa\u2019s changemakers to drive inclusive, sustainable development by fostering collaboration, showcasing innovation, and inspiring action that addresses the continent\u2019s most urgent social, economic, and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"455\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9b1f53&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;PT Sans Narrow||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Overpass|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Driving Impact at Scale<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"695\">At the heart of the summit is a commitment to <strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"192\">driving impact at scale <\/strong>moving beyond isolated efforts to ignite coordinated, high-impact solutions across communities, sectors, and borders. By convening influential leaders, innovators, policymakers, and grassroots activists, we amplify proven models and unlock new opportunities for widespread change. Through strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, and scalable innovations, we aim to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build resilient systems that uplift millions across the continent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"455\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9b1f53&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Overpass||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Overpass|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>How We Do It?<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"480\">We achieve this through a multi-faceted approach designed to foster collaboration, accelerate innovation, and translate ideas into action. Each year, the summit serves as a convergence point for stakeholders across sectors government agencies, private enterprises, NGOs, and community leaders creating a powerful ecosystem for change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"802\">We host <strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"515\">high-impact dialogues<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"542\">interactive workshops<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"579\">solution-driven exhibitions<\/strong> that connect local innovators with global resources. Our strategic alignment with key government departments ensures that initiatives discussed at the summit can influence national policy and receive institutional support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1130\">By curating <strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"835\">thematic tracks<\/strong> on health, education, entrepreneurship, climate action, and more, we create space for deep dives and actionable outcomes. In addition, our <strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1019\">innovation showcases and pitch platforms<\/strong> spotlight scalable, locally-driven solutions, offering them visibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1385\">Our follow-through is just as strong, we support ongoing collaboration post-summit through year-round programs, digital platforms, and strategic working groups that ensure the energy of the summit translates into measurable, lasting change on the ground.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"455\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#9b1f53&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Overpass||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Overpass|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-22px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>What Sets Us Apart?<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"451\">What makes Social Impact Indaba unique is its <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"211\">scale, inclusivity, and action-driven agenda<\/strong>. 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