Impact

Rahama Wright is on a mission to empower women in West Africa’s shea butter subsector. Between 20o2 and 2004, when she volunteered as a Peace Corps member in …

Food security remains a critical challenge in Ghana, with research indicating that about 12% of the population faces moderate to severe food insecurity. Small-scale farmers work tirelessly to …

At 16, Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved with her family to the Democratic Republic of Congo and later to South Africa, where she pursued her A-levels and tertiary education. Despite …

Women Who Farm Africa is an initiative dedicated to engaging, empowering, and encouraging rural women farmers in the fight against hunger. Co-founded by Sylvia Tetteh (Ghana), Ruramiso Mashumba …

Ghanaian agricpreneur Olivia Aseitu Kipo has developed a sustainable agricultural system designed to produce crops for Ghanaians all year round.  Recent reports indicate that Ghana’s agricultural sector still …

Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, champions gender inclusion and socio-economic development. Since her appointment in June 2021, she has remained a dedicated Woman Member of Parliament …

Helen Okereke is a dynamic software engineer passionate about robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). With expertise in web development, database management, and multiple programming languages—including C, …

For decades, Togo’s leadership was predominantly male-dominated. Although women comprise 51.3% of the population and represent 51.1% of the agricultural workforce, their presence in high-level governance remained minimal. …

Dr Unoma Ndili Okorafor, a Nigerian-born computer scientist and entrepreneur, has made significant strides in business and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness, she has …

Growing up in Morocco, Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni, founder of DabaDoc saw the inefficiencies in accessing healthcare. Seeking medical attention involved long waiting times, difficulty securing appointments, and limited availability …