The 2010 Finalists
Latin America
Cristina Martinez de Silva
Biomar Naturales | COLOMBIA | Finalist 2010 for Latin America
A chain of modern natural goods stores promoting health and well-being.
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Thereza Bukow
Bolsa Cheia | BRAZIL | Finalist 2010 for Latin America
An information and networking tool to help Brazilian women learn to save, invest and donate.
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Valentina Peroni
Nutribaby | ARGENTINA | Laureate 2010 for Latin America
Quality organic baby food sourcing local organic produce where possible.
+North America
Birame Sock
Third Solutions | UNITED STATES | Laureate 2010 for North America
An environmentally friendly digital receipts service that does away with paper.
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Jacqueline Thong
Ubiqi Health | UNITED STATES | Finalist 2010 for North America
A mobile application system empowering patients to manage chronic diseases.
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Kavita Shukla
Fenugreen | UNITED STATES | Finalist 2010 for North America
A patented, natural, inexpensive food preservation technology.
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Mah Hussain-Gambles (MBE)
Saaf Pure Skincare | UNITED KINGDOM | Finalist 2010 for Europe
Bringing certified organic, halal-compliant and eco-ethical skincare products to all.
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Sanne Scheffer
Fairmiles | THE NETHERLANDS | Finalist 2010 for Europe
Real-time car-sharing via mobile applications.
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Wendy McMillan
Who to Ask? | UNITED KINGDOM | Laureate 2010 for Europe
An Internet platform for professional advisors to promote and sell their services.
+Africa
Ann Kihengu
Prian | TANZANIA | Laureate 2010 for Africa
Distributing affordable solar-powered lamps and mobile phone chargers in rural Tanzania.
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Anne Githuku-Shongwe
Afroes | SOUTH AFRICA | Finalist 2010 for Africa
Interactive digital media products rooted in Africa’s culture.
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Sara Katebalirwe
Royal Bark Cloth Designs | UGANDA | Finalist 2010 for Africa
Creatively reviving the use of bark cloth, an ancient indigenous Ugandan material.
+Asia
Gouthami
Travel Another India | INDIA | Laureate 2010 for Asia
Responsible Tourism ventures to further rural development in India.
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Kyoungjae Lee
Sewing for the Soil | SOUTH KOREA | Finalist 2010 for Asia
A full range of eco-friendly wedding services and designs.
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Sookyoung Chae
REBLANK | SOUTH KOREA | Finalist 2010 for Asia
Dedicated to upcycling used materials into sustainable fashion goods.
+The 2010 Finalists…
Selected from an applicant pool of 600 projects, the finalists who reached the second round of the competition for 2010 came from 11 different countries. They lead companies that span sectors ranging from mobile technology and e-commerce to solar power and eco-design, with many businesses operating in the
service industry. On October 14, 2010, five Laureates, one for each region, was nominated among them to receive the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award, US$20,000 in funding, a full year of coaching and unique networking and visibility opportunities.
