Cross Border International
Cross Border International
TANZANIA KENYA UGANDA RWANDA DR CONGO ZAMBIA MALAWI BURUNDI TANZANIA KENYA UGANDA RWANDA DR CONGO ZAMBIA MALAWI BURUNDI
FOCUS AREAS

Ten programs, one region.

01

Students Competition

A flagship academic and skills competition uniting students from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda - held annually with government patronage at the Isebania and Namanga border crossings.

02

Students Outreach & Volunteers

Mobilizing university and college students as volunteers in community service, health awareness and development - including WHO Tanzania UN Volunteer-led vaccination campaigns reaching thousands.

03

Capacity Building & Training

Workshops in leadership, entrepreneurship, project management, financial literacy, sales, marketing, CV writing and interview skills - delivered with partners including the British Council and UNESCO.

04

GBV Awareness

Community sensitization, school and university outreach, and government cooperation to end gender-based violence across border communities.

05

Sports Development

Cross-border sporting events - most visibly the Students Marathon at the Isebania border, patronized by the County Commissioner of Migori, Kenya.

06

Eco-Tourism Promotion

Sustainable eco-tourism across East Africa's landscapes, supporting local economies while conserving the environment.

SDG 8 SDG 15
07

Business Expo & Entrepreneurship

Expos and forums where SMEs and innovators from across the region showcase products, access markets and meet investors.

08

Cross-Border Trade Facilitation

Supporting traders at Isebania, Namanga, Mtukula, Tunduma and Rusumo in the context of AfCFTA.

09

Peace Building & Environmental Conservation

Dialogue forums, conflict-resolution training, tree-planting and environmental education.

SDG 13 SDG 16
10

Community Empowerment

Programs for women, youth, persons with disabilities and people with albinism - building capacity, rights and economic opportunity.