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 …
Sciennce and Technology
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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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EducationFood SecurityImpactNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologySocial Impact
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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EducationFeaturesImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
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 …
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DiasporaEducationLeadershipSciennce and Technology
Emmanuella Mayaki: Nigeria’s 15-Year-old tech prodigy to watch.
Emmanuella Mayaki, a 15-year-old Nigerian tech prodigy, is transforming the tech space in the diaspora. At age 13, she gained admission to Mary Baldwin University in the United …
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EducationImpactSciennce and TechnologyTech
Baratang Miya is bridging the gender gap in tech with GirlsHYPE.
UNESCO says women comprise only about 28% of the global tech workforce and 30% in sub-Saharan Africa. This data emphasises the persistent challenges young girls face in pursuing …
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ArtEducationInnovationSciennce and Technology
Kgomotso Phatsima is inspiring Botswana girls to become pilots.
Growing up in a small village in Botswana to become a military captain, Female Pilot Kgomotso Phatsima achieved her dream of flying an aircraft and made history as …