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. #TIGBI #CatalystNow #SPICEIdentity #SocialImpact

Storytelling Across Borders: A Spicy Milestone We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Erick Inghatt Matsanza, has been selected as part of the Cinema Across Borders 2025/26 Fellows Cohort by SIMA Studios. This recognition is not only a personal honour but also a collective milestone for the entire Spice Without Borders community. About Cinema Across Borders Since its founding in 2012 by award-winning filmmaker and human rights activist Daniela Kon, SIMA has become the world’s leading curator of social impact cinema. Through the annual Cinema Across Borders program, SIMA collaborates with local leaders, community groups, film festivals, and human rights forums in more than 30 countries. The initiative goes far beyond film screenings. It creates spaces for meaningful dialogue, fosters grassroots coalitions, and inspires community-led action on the pressing issues of our time. By bringing stories to life on screen, SIMA empowers communities to see possibilities, challenge injustices, and co-create solutions from the ground up. Why This Matters to Spice Without Borders At Spice Without Borders, we believe that stories are more than narratives—they are catalysts for transformation. This fellowship aligns perfectly with our SPICE identity: Strength – drawing resilience from communities at the margins. Purpose – using storytelling to amplify voices for justice. Innovation – embracing film and creative media as tools for change. Creativism – blending creativity with activism to shift perspectives. Equity – ensuring that diverse voices are seen, heard, and valued. Erick’s fellowship reflects our ongoing commitment to nurture changemakers who can transform challenges into opportunities through creativity, courage, and compassion. Looking Ahead As part of the 2025/26 Fellows Cohort, Erick will connect with global changemakers, participate in screenings, and help spark dialogues that encourage empathy, equity, and collective action. His journey through Cinema Across Borders is also Spice Without Borders’ journey—showing how creativity from the margins can ripple outwards to inspire global transformation. 👉 Learn more about the Cinema Across Borders fellowship here: SIMA Studios We celebrate this milestone with gratitude and excitement, knowing that every story told is a step closer to a world free from prejudice, discrimination, and oppression. #SpiceWithoutBorders #CinemaAcrossBorders #SIMA #SPICEIdentity #StorytellingForChange #Changemaking      

The Spice Without Borders Corporate Identity At the heart of Spice Without Borders lies a bold and symbolic identity: the chili… Just like chilli comes in different colours but with the same flavour that never fades—whether boiled, crushed, or dried, each with its own shade but the same enduring fire —so too are the changemakers of SPICE Without Borders. Red, Purple, Orange, Green, and Yellow—each hue represents a spirit, a strength, and a spark whether crushed by circumstance or boiling with purpose, their essence remains potent. Red, the Activists; fierce, and unafraid to stand in the fire for justice, they burn with the courage to challenge injustice. They are the voice when silence would be easier. They represent Strength. Purple, the Creatives; poets, painters, and performers who color outside the lines to shift culture. They paint the world in ways others dare not imagine. Their art sparks Purpose. Orange, the Entrepreneurs; enterprising minds who turn ideas into community solutions. They turn ideas into movements. They balance risk with vision. Their pulse is Innovation. Green, the Initiators; planters of seeds who spark grassroots revolutions. They plant the seeds of possibility in barren ground. They nurture change from the roots. Their essence is creativism. Yellow, the Innovators; visionaries who stretch the possible and illuminate new paths. They shine bright with fresh thinking. They crack open old systems to let new light in. They carry Equity forward. Together, they are SPICE—Strength, Purpose, Innovation, Creativism, and Equity. The heat they carry is not to burn but to transform. They are the colour of flame. These changemakers form a living flame that dances across borders, igniting hope, courage, and bold transformation. This is SPICE Without Borders — where your colour fuels the fire, and your fire changes the world. Here’s a detailed elaboration of each SPICE Without Borders changemaker Colour identity, aligned with its associated social change role and the core values of the SPICE framework: Strength, Purpose, Innovation, Creativism, and Equity.   [1.] Red – Activists. Who is an Activist? An activist is someone who courageously speaks truth to power and takes direct action to challenge injustice. They are voices for the voiceless, often working on the frontlines to spark awareness, mobilize communities, and demand systemic change. Qualities of a Social Change Activist: Courageous: Willing to stand firm even when it’s unpopular or risky. Purpose-driven: Rooted in strong convictions about fairness, justice, and equity. Resilient: Able to keep going despite opposition or setbacks. Mobilizing: Skilled at bringing people together and organizing for collective action. Visionary: Holds a deep belief in a better world and takes bold steps toward that vision. SPICE Alignment: Strength in the face of resistance. Purpose in pursuing justice. Equity in centering marginalized voices. [2.] Purple – Creatives. Who is a Creative? A creative is a visionary who uses art, design, storytelling, or performance to ignite hearts, shift culture, and communicate powerful messages. Social change creatives shape narratives that open minds and inspire empathy. Qualities of a Social Change Creative: Imaginative: Able to envision new ways of thinking and being. Expressive: Uses music, visual art, drama, writing, and other media to tell impactful stories. Empathic: Deeply attuned to human emotions and experiences. Cultural changemaker: Challenges societal norms through artistic expression. Inspirational: Brings beauty and meaning to movements. SPICE Alignment: Creativism in using art as a catalyst for change. Innovation through aesthetic disruption. Equity in amplifying diverse cultural identities. [3.] Orange – Entrepreneurs. Who is an Entrepreneur? A social change entrepreneur builds solutions that are both impactful and sustainable. They create ventures that address social, environmental, or community needs, often blending business acumen with a humanitarian spirit. Qualities of a Social Change Entrepreneur: Solution-oriented: Focused on solving real-world problems. Resourceful: Able to turn ideas into scalable initiatives with limited resources. Risk-taker: Willing to experiment and adapt to uncertainty. Sustainable thinker: Designs with long-term impact in mind. Empowering: Creates opportunities for others, especially the underserved. SPICE Alignment: Innovation in addressing unmet needs. Purpose in creating impact-driven ventures. Equity through inclusive economic empowerment. [4.] Green – Initiators. Who is an Initiator? An initiator is someone who sees a gap and takes the first step to fill it. They are often the ones who catalyze movements, form communities, or launch projects that others can join or build on. Qualities of a Social Change Initiator: Proactive: Doesn’t wait for permission to start change. Visionary leader: Can see the need before others and act on it. Connector: Brings people together to co-create solutions. Empowered: Operates from a deep inner compass and self-belief. Influencer: Sets the tone and culture of new efforts. SPICE Alignment: Strength in leading with conviction. Purpose in seeding change. Innovation in creating new pathways for impact. [5.] Yellow – Innovators. Who is an Innovator? An innovator is a changemaker who thinks differently, experiments boldly, and creates new models, technologies, or systems to drive transformation. They push boundaries to reimagine what is possible. Qualities of a Social Change Innovator: Inventive: Constantly explores new ideas and solutions. Curious: Asks disruptive questions and challenges the status quo. Experimental: Embraces trial-and-error and iterative growth. Tech-savvy: Often integrates emerging technologies for good. Scalable thinker: Designs for broad, replicable impact. SPICE Alignment: Innovation at the core of their DNA. Creativism in dreaming and designing boldly. Equity by engineering systems that work for everyone.   Learn more about the SPICY BRAND at http://www.spicewithoutborders.org/brand/