The Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) is LEAP Africa’s platform for showcasing and celebrating young social change makers between 18-35years whose ideas and initiatives offer effective solutions to challenges in local communities across West Africa. Through SIPA, LEAP is increasing awareness of the innovative solutions of young West Africans, equipping and empowering them with requisite skills and effective tools for building sustainable social enterprises. Since 2013, LEAP Africa, in collaboration with its partners, has supported over 130 talented young social innovators to build enterprises across various communities in Nigeria on the path to sustainability and scaling their impact; leveraging the framework of the Global Goals. Their solutions cover diverse sectors and aspects of development such as Agriculture, Education, Science & Technology, Gender, Employment, Health, Energy, Human Rights, among others.