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Damilola Hamid Balogun from Nigeria reflects on his journey as an SI scholarship holder, his work empowering youth across Africa, and what it means to be named one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 trailblazers.

Picture of Damilola facing the camera. — Damilola Hamid Balogun at SI Scholarship Diploma Ceremony 2025. Photo: Private

SI scholarships, SI stories, SISGP stories

“We don’t need perfect conditions to start—just purpose and courage”

Damilola Hamid Balogun from Nigeria reflects on his journey as an SI scholarship holder, his work empowering youth across Africa, and what it means to be named one of Forbes…

“SAYP was not just a training—it was a practical toolkit that supported me to translate knowledge into action”

Elena Ratoi from Moldova participated in Södertörn University’s programme “Cooperation Beyond Borders – Transnational Public Administration and Organizing”. It was directly aligned with her professional responsibilities as a manager for…

”Through cooperation, we can achieve our shared goals for a sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine”

On May 7, several stakeholders involved in projects focused on the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine gathered during a visit by a Ukrainian delegation, including representatives from the Ministry of Finance…

Alumni, Nobel Prize Teacher Summit, SI scholarships, SISGP stories, The 2030 Agenda

Driving climate solutions and alumni engagement

Marcela Miranda’s journey with Sweden began as an SI Scholar, and she has stayed connected ever since. Back in Brazil, she has worked across climate education and sustainability – founding…

The Swedish Institute to launch 2025 edition of Impact Pioneers – Open Call for applications from March 25

Entrepreneurship has the potential to be an important engine in both local economic and social development, as well as in the joint efforts towards the global green transition. In 2025,…