Impact

In Nigeria, agriculture employs around 70% of the population, yet the situation for smallholder farmers needs to be more encouraging. Many farmers work tirelessly under the scorching sun, …

 “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 …

Growing up on her family’s agricultural farm in Limuru, Kenya, Talash Huijbers often wondered why farmers, who are essential to the food supply chain, still face so many …

Juveline Ngum Ngwa is transforming how Cameroonians handle waste management and air pollution. Growing up in Cameroon, she witnessed the damaging effects of improper waste disposal. Clogged drainage …

In Uganda and many parts of Africa, the barriers to education for young girls go far beyond school fees. Access to menstrual hygiene products and reliable lighting for …

Dr Samira Buhari is doing incredible work to make a real difference in the lives of northern women by advocating for women, children, and society’s most vulnerable members. …

Nancy Nyambura Wagi Maina’s childhood was shaped by challenges others might have seen as setbacks. Frequent illnesses led to labels of fragility, but instead of holding her back, …

Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Known as the “terminator of child marriages” in Dedza District in Malawi, has declared war against child marriages. She has and is still abolishing, cultural …

In South Sudan, over half of all girls are wed before their 18th birthday, making child marriage a significant issue in the country. Factors such as poverty, traditional …

Ghanaian midwife Sarah Nkansah Boateng is improving reproductive, maternal, and child health solutions in Ghana. She is building innovative solutions at the intersection of health, tech and female …