Adeola Deborah Olubamiji’s story is like the script of a blockbuster movie. From a young girl growing up in the hustle of Ibadan, Nigeria, she has carved out …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Arielle Kitio Tsamo empowers African youth with digital literacy.
Arielle Kitio Tsamo has redefined education in Africa by championing digital skills among young people. She is a software engineer and social entrepreneur from Cameroon. In 2017, she …
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Culture and TourismEducationImpactSciennce and Technology
Mukundi Lambani drives multilingual learning for African children.
“Optimising the early years of children’s lives is the best investment we can make as a society.” — Mukundi Lambani, Founder of Ambani Africa. Mukundi Lambani’s journey into …
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In Africa, over 40 million people live with disabling hearing loss, a condition that often leads to social isolation, limited career opportunities, and poverty. Many face stigma and …
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EducationInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
KidzRise: Wiem Ben-Mahmoud innovates learning for children globally.
Traditional education often relies on rigid systems that measure children’s abilities through standardised metrics such as test scores and memorisation. While this approach provides a basic framework, it …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologyTech
Zandile Mkwanazi is disrupting South Africa’s tech future.
“Every girl has the potential to contribute meaningfully to technology. With the right resources, we can help them unlock opportunities to succeed.” – Zandile Mkwanazi, Founder and CEO …
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Joy Ogiator: Empowering African youth with education at TJEF.
Joy Ogiator is a dynamic project manager and the founder of The Juli Education Foundation (TJEF), a non-governmental organisation committed to equipping Nigerian teens with the skills and …
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EducationImpactNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologyYouth Empowerment
The Girls Techie: Naomi Bamgbose and Sumayah Adegbite empower girls with Tech.
According to a study by the National Girls Collaborative Project, girls who receive mentorship are more likely to pursue careers in STEM. Unfortunately, there is still a low …
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EducationInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Khadija El Bedweihy disrupts Africa’s EdTech with virtual labs.
Conducting experiments is crucial to understanding and engaging with science. That allows students to grasp abstract concepts, watch theories in action, and develop problem-solving skills. However, limited access …
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Teacher Chike inspires hope for girls in rural Nigerian school.
Azuh Chike Emmanuel, known fondly as “Teacher Chike” or “The Village Teacher” of Ezemu Girls’ Grammar School, Delta State, is passionate about educating young girls beyond textbooks. He …