Puja: Modern motherhood, especially when a mom is far from her parents and extended family, can be physically and emotionally challenging. Unfortunately, although there are many trained specialists who can help, most mothers are not aware what types of support are available and which services and providers are best for them.
Maya: Did you know that greenhouses, hospitals, and airports have been hit with labor shortages and dangerous working conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic? We developed autonomous self-driving software to automate existing wheeled equipment that helps farmers alleviate labor shortages, protects essential workers, and keeps doctors and patients safe. Our system is retrofittable, so customers can automate their existing equipment fleets quickly at low cost. So far, we have automated power wheelchairs, greenhouse tugs, and floor cleaners.
Maureen: We are addressing several challenges. One is to combat the increased rate of non-communicable diseases, which account for over 50% of hospital admissions in Kenya. Next, we fight hunger, malnutrition, and poverty by raising awareness of proper feeding habits. We also work to improve food security in the community by equipping community members with nutrition knowledge. We do this by holding nutrition education talks, and training young women to cultivate indigenous vegetables on vertical farms. UN SDG #2 is our guiding goal.
