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Dr. Basirat Razaq-Shuaib is championing inclusion for children with developmental disabilities (special needs) and their caregivers by providing specialised education, emotional support, and advocacy through her nonprofit work, …

Carmen Stevens is arguably South Africa’s first black qualified winemaker. She has conquered the industry that once excluded black people for over 300 years and now produces award-winning …

Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …

Africa is a land of boundless potential, filled with young people and some of the richest natural resources. Yet, millions of young people remain unemployed, and the continent …

Glanis Changachirere is transforming lives in Zimbabwe through her work as a feminist, activist, and founder of the Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD). Her efforts focus on …

Lady Marieme Jamme is a Senegalese-born French-British businesswoman who has dedicated her life to empowering marginalised communities through education. With over 20 years of experience in technology, education, …

Life in the slums is undeniably harsh but particularly unforgiving for young girls. Confronted with extreme poverty and constant danger, many street-dwelling girls become targets of gender-based violence. …

One day, while stuck in Lagos traffic, I witnessed a heart-wrenching scene that left an indelible mark. A police truck with prisoners stopped nearby, presumably transporting them between …

Every year, an estimated 736 million women—nearly one in three—globally experience physical or sexual violence, according to the World Health Organization. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence is even …

Dr. Sindy Zemura has dedicated her career to addressing the most pressing challenges faced by vulnerable women, children, and youth in Africa. Through the Southern Africa Embrace (SAE) …