Our Founder Joins TIGBI as a Mentor

At Spice Without Borders, we are proud to celebrate the continued impact of our founder, Erick Inghatt Matsanza, who has joined the InterGen Bridge Initiative (TIGBI) by Catalyst Now as a mentor.

Building Bridges for Social Change

The InterGen Bridge Initiative (Buddy System – Youth Edition) is a mentorship programme that connects young African social entrepreneurs (under 35) with experienced changemakers. Through monthly one-on-one mentorship, sector-focused guidance, and access to Catalyst Now’s global network, participants are supported to accelerate their early-stage social innovations and design sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Erick’s selection as a mentor reflects his lifelong commitment to walking alongside grassroots changemakers, sharing knowledge and co-creating solutions that bring transformation where it is needed most.

A Journey Rooted in SPICE

As the visionary behind Spice Without Borders, Erick embodies the organisation’s guiding values — the SPICE identity: Strength, Purpose, Innovation, Creativism, and Equity. His journey from the margins to becoming a global voice for social impact has inspired countless young leaders to embrace their own power to create change.

This new role with TIGBI is a natural extension of Erick’s purpose: to nurture the next generation of African changemakers and build bridges across communities, generations, and borders.

A Collective Milestone

While this achievement highlights Erick’s leadership, it is also a milestone for the entire Spice Without Borders movement. It affirms our shared belief that mentorship, collaboration, and equity are the foundations of sustainable impact.

🌶️ We celebrate our founder’s appointment and look forward to the ripple effects this journey will bring — both to the young innovators in TIGBI and to the communities we continue to serve.

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