October at SPARK

Updates from SPARK’s activities for the month of October 2023.

NAMA Competition’s Fourth Edition: Supporting Innovation and Recognising Entrepreneurship in Türkiye

NAMA competition is back for its fourth edition, continuing its support for Syrian refugee entrepreneurs in Türkiye. Twenty Startups had…

IGNITE North Africa: Here’s what you missed

Today’s IGNITE North Africa conference, organised by SPARK in collaboration with the European Union and Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

SPARK’s statement on escalations in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

SPARK is deeply concerned by the dramatic escalations in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and devastated by the extensive loss of civilian…

Modernising the fishing sector around Lake Tanganyika, Burundi

Fishing happens at night on Lake Tanganyika, which is accessible by four countries and a lifeline for around 10 million…

Enhancing Trauma Awareness and Psychosocial Support in Türkiye’s Earthquake Zone 

In collaboration with Hacettepe University, SPARK has developed training for university staff in the earthquake-affected regions, which equips faculty members…