African entrepreneurs have been named winners of 13th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM), securing various cash prizes. Since starting this program, Orange has rewarded 47 projects and financed the support of 90 entrepreneurs through expert guidance from Orange or its partners. The International Grand Prize is awarded to three projects that have a social or environmental impact and are based on new technologies. The winner of the Jury’s Favorite Prize, worth EUR10,000 (US$11,000), was Cameroon’s Services for Aged, which provides health, hygiene and assistance services for elderly people living at home in rural areas. All winners will also receive support at Orange Digital Centres, with the prospect of expanding their business beyond the borders of their respective countries through the network of Orange Digital Centres in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
