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As part of the GENXT Leaders Programme the Student Representative Council at Sol Plaatje University traveled to Zipline in the Kayonza District to learn about innovative, digital and sustainable social and economic ideas and solutions.
Zipline, offers logistical support in remote areas of Rwanda by transporting medical supply to disadvantaged communities and local clinics using 43 drones. The project commenced in 2016 and to date delivers medication and supplies to over 200 sites.
The service includes transportation services such as animal vaccines and artificial insemination to local farmers and veterinaries.
The SRC also visited the Norrsken House, situated in the heart of Kigali. Launched in 2021, Norresken is non-profit foundation aimed at stimulating entrepreneurial skills, tools and funding in creating viable businesses and supporting start-ups. Norrsken hosts investors and entrepreneurs, enabling access to funds, networks and creating an ecosystem to positively impact lives of communities through entrepreneurship.
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