Connecting Theory Into Practice
![Connecting Theory Into Practice: Ripples connects academic centers focused on social enterprise and sustainable development with project-based learning opportunities in West Africa.](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ConnectingTheoryIntoPractice.jpg)
Ripples connects academic centers focused on social enterprise and sustainable development with project-based learning opportunities in West Africa.
Student projects are similar to consulting projects and are offered across 4 key themes:
- Water and energy systems
- Food systems and food security
- Social enterprise and business
- Public health: women and family
We recommend students be organized in teams of 4-8 (single or multi disciplinary depending on project scope}. Academic credit is generally awarded for their work.
Note: Project scopes, dates, and length of time in and out of the country are co- created with the university sponsor.
Project Examples:
Social Enterprise
![Social Enterprise: Design a plan to start up new businesses and/or enter new markets.](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SocialEnterprise.jpg)
Design a plan to start up new businesses and/or enter new markets.
![Social Enterprise: UN Sustainability Goals](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SDGWoomensEnterpriseAndMicrofinancePrograms.png)
Food Security
![Food Security: Create a resilient agriculture strategy to fight climate change.](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FoodSecurity.jpg)
Create a resilient agriculture strategy to fight climate change.
![Food Security: UN Sustainability Goals](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SDGGenderResponsiveSolutions.png)
Public Health
![Public Health: Design health services to enhance the productivity of women-run businesses.](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-02-14-11.43.18-AM.png)
Design health services to enhance the productivity of women-run businesses.
![Public Health: UN Sustainability Goals](https://ripplesinafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SDG3ReproductiveAndFamilyHealthcare-1.png)