Amazing: Miklah Initiatives Reach Final Stage in the 1M SDGs Solutions Challenge!

It is very encouraging to see that our solutions are being recognized as very innovative, sustainable and relevant across the country. In the ongoing 1 million SDGs solutions challenge, our initiatives managed to reach the final stage. Though we couldn’t be part of the final 40 initiatives to receive support, we are happy that we managed to be in the race, and most importantly, that we are working hard towards the same sustainable future. So, to all Miklah staff and users of our products, thank you so much.

In an email dated 3rd November 2020, the committee working on this challenge told us that we had managed to reach the final stage but couldn’t be selected among the top 40 that shall receive support. The challenge focuses on solutions addressing sustainable development goals. See the attached screenshot below:

We had joined the competition about a month ago. After about 2 weeks of registration, we were asked to give in more details, which included pictures, pitch video, website links, name of users or clients for each of the initiatives, and local leaders who know about the existence of our solution. Remember, each solution was on its own. We did all that was required and submitted in time. However, things didn’t work out and so we aren’t among the final 40 initiatives. However, the fact that we reached the final stage means that we have something worth pursuing. So, we move on!

Miklah currently has four major innovative solutions:

1. SWAPafrica, the marketplace for skills, goods and services
2. Yapheh Salons, the online platform for salon and spa bookings based on location. The uber of salons.
3. Sacred Entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurship training program that enables young people to start sustainable (SDGs) businesses or incorporate sustainability in their existing businesses.
4. Life and health, the online sexuality education platform

Thank you all.