CISA Wins Master of Industry Award for Social Enterprise of the Year

We are proud to announce that we have been honored with the Master of Industry Award for Social Enterprise of the Year 2025 , a recognition that celebrates not just our work, but the thousands of lives we touch across vulnerable communities.

But this award isn’t just a trophy on a shelf.
It is a reminder that hope works.
It is proof that a simple chessboard can draw children in, open their imagination, and transform their lives in ways the world is beginning to notice.

Redefining What Empowerment Looks Like

In communities where opportunities are limited, CISA is reshaping what empowerment can mean for a child. Through strategic thinking, creative learning, and consistent mentorship, we continue to open new doors of possibility for young minds across marginalized communities.

At CISA, we believe that transformation begins with access. Through STEM learning, civic education, digital literacy, and emotional support, we give children more than lessons , we restore their ability to dream beyond borders and beyond circumstance. Watching them rise is the real reward.

Who This Win Belongs To

This recognition belongs to the children whose stories we carry, children who dare to dream boldly, even when the world tells them not to.
As our founder, Tunde Onakoya, often reminds us:

“Great things can come from small places.”

Every day, the brilliance of our champions proves that to be true.

This win is for:

Every child who picked up a pawn for the first time
Every volunteer who showed up with heart and consistency
Every community that welcomed us with trust
Everyone who believes that brilliance can be found anywhere

To all the changemakers who were nominated, in this work, there are no losers. Thank you for bringing light into places that have known far too much darkness.

A Message to Everyone Reading This

Impact is not charity; it is nation-building.
Every one of us, no matter how small our role may seem, has a part to play.
To sit on the sidelines is to quietly agree that things should remain the way they are.

To the entire CISA team.
This moment is for all of us.
And to our champions, whose courage inspires everything we do ,
Cheers to Day 1.

Because this journey is only just beginning.
One board, one class, one child at a time.

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Join the Mission

If this story moved you, we invite you to be part of the work that makes it real every day.

Here’s how you can support:

📌 Partner with us — Collaborate on initiatives that transform communities.
📌 Sponsor a child’s education — Change a life through scholarship support.
📌 Support our programs — Chess, STEM, mentorship, digital literacy, and beyond.
📌 Volunteer or advocate — Your voice and time can open new doors for a child.

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