Andan Foundation Announces Award for Innovation in Refugee Inclusion in Collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s MIT Solve
July 16 2024 - 8:32AM
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Andan Foundation Announces Award for Innovation in Refugee
Inclusion in Collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology’s MIT Solve
ZURICH, Switzerland, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- The Swiss-based humanitarian non-profit organisation,
Andan Foundation, in collaboration with MIT Solve of the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is delighted to
announce this year’s Andan Prize for Innovation in Refugee
Inclusion, which seeks to promote solutions that advance the
economic, financial, and political inclusion of refugees within
their hosting communities.
The USD 50,000 Andan Prize for Innovation in
Refugee Inclusion is awarded every year to the most promising
solutions that address the needs and challenges of refugees and is
aimed at supporting innovative approaches that foster integration,
empowerment, and sustainable development for displaced
populations.
MIT Solve launches open calls for exceptional
and diverse solutions to the most pressing global challenges, from
anyone, anywhere in the world. Selected innovators get the backing
of MIT and their community of supporters to scale impact and drive
lasting change.
Joint initiatives to foster innovation
solutions
The Andan Foundation is looking for solutions
that focus on:
- Economic
Inclusion and Livelihoods: Developing technologies and
business models that create sustainable economic opportunities for
refugees and displaced populations.
-
Financial Inclusion: Seeking solutions to expand
affordable financial services for underserved communities and
enhance economic growth.
-
Political Inclusion: Seeking solutions to empower
marginalized communities by addressing voter suppression and lack
of representation.
Prize winners will be announced at the Solve Challenge Finals on
23 September 2024 during the UN General Assembly Week in New York
City.
Notes to Editors
About The Andan Foundation
The Andan Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian organization
based in Switzerland founded by Dr. Christian Kaelin. It is
regulated by the Swiss Federal Authority for the Supervision of
Foundations and audited annually by BDO.
Andan leads private sector initiatives to
support families fleeing their homes due to war, internal conflict,
and climate change. It identifies and develops innovative,
sustainable solutions promoting refugees’ self-reliance, boosting
their resilience, and fostering their inclusion in their new
countries. Andan prioritizes projects that expand economic,
financial, and political opportunities for both refugee populations
and the communities that welcome them. Andan facilitates and
propels partnerships between the private sector and UN agencies,
governments, NGOs, and academic institutions concerned with
refugees and migrants.
Andan.org
About MIT Solve
MIT Solve is an initiative by the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) designed to address global challenges
through innovation and entrepreneurship. Launched in 2015, MIT
Solve runs annual challenges that attract diverse, tech-driven
solutions from around the world. The initiative focuses on pressing
issues such as sustainability, education, health, and economic
prosperity. Through its inclusive approach, MIT Solve empowers
social entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and connections to
influential partners. This distinctive model nurtures scalable
solutions, enabling transformative ideas to generate tangible
impacts for underserved communities globally.
solve.mit.edu
Media Contact
For further information, please contact:
Bushra Zaidan
bushra.zaidan@andan.org