Being born in the United States to two immigrant parents from Togo, West Africa, I learned all my life about the concept of social mobility. It fascinates me that rags-to-stories do happen and can happen; and that by my parents’ example, there is hope that anyone can climb the socioeconomic ladder. Inspired by my parents, I became interested in pursuing a career in social entrepreneurship mainly on the African continent. I chose this specific Bass Connection project because I believe that much of what we find in the Baixada can be applied to many places in Africa and worldwide.