Jun 15, 2010

The 2010 Finalists are :

• Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Afroes, South Africa
  Interactive digital media products rooted in Africa’s culture.
• Sara Katebalirwe, Royal Bark Cloth Designs, Uganda
  Creatively reviving the use of bark cloth, an ancient indigenous Ugandan material.
• Ann Kihengu, Prian, Tanzania
  Distributing affordable solar-powered lamps and mobile phone chargers in rural Tanzania.

• Sookyoung Chae, Reblank, South Korea
  Dedicated to upcycling used materials into sustainable fashion goods.
• Gouthami, Travel Another India, India
  Responsible Tourism ventures to further rural development in India.
• Kyoungjae Lee, Sewing for the Soil, South Korea
  A full range of eco-friendly wedding services and designs.

• Mah Hussain–Gambles, Saaf Pure Skincare, United Kingdom
  Bringing certified organic, halal-compliant and eco-ethical skincare products to all.
• Wendy McMillan, Who to Ask?, United Kingdom
  An Internet platform for professional advisors to promote and sell their services.
• Sanne Scheffer, Fairmiles, The Netherlands
  Real-time car-sharing via mobile applications.

• Thereza Bukow, Bolsa Cheia, Brazil
  An information and networking tool to help Brazilian women learn to save, invest and donate.
• Cristina Martinez de Silva, Biomar Naturales, Colombia
  A chain of modern natural goods stores promoting health and well-being.
• Valentina Peroni, Nutribaby, Argentina
  Quality organic baby food sourcing local organic produce where possible.

• Kavita Shukla, Fenugreen, United States
  A patented, natural, inexpensive food preservation technology using fenugreek.
• Birame Sock, Third Solutions, United States
  An environmentally friendly digital receipts service that does away with paper.
• Jacqueline Thong, Ubiqi Health, United States
  A mobile application system empowering patients to manage chronic diseases.

Finalists 2010