Weekend Read Patricia Zoundi Yao is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s agricultural landscape. Through her enterprise, Canaan Land Africa, she has empowered countless women …
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EducationGender EqualityNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Martha Omoekpen Alade is empowering Nigerian women and girls through tech.
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 …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechSocial Impact
Lendvisery—Mosunmola Fadahunsi, the businesswoman helping Nigerians access quick loans.
Mosunmola Fadahunsi is expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through Lendvisery Services Ltd. She offers easy-access loans and flexible financing solutions to individuals and businesses often overlooked by traditional …
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AgricultureFoodFood SecurityInnovationLogisticsSocial ImpactTech
FreshSource—Farah Emara’s rise to safegard Egypt from food insecurity.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe FreshSource brand became a reality when Farah Emara visited a rural farming community and spoke to a group of struggling farmers. One elderly farmer shared his frustration …
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AgricultureArtificial IntelligenceBusinessHealthTechMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Jovia Kisaakye is using technology to solve Uganda’s health and climate crisis.
Jovia Kisaakye is improving health and the environment in Uganda by turning waste into valuable products and using AI to help women access better healthcare. Maternal health and …
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CEO's LoungeLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Simi Nwogugu empowers millions of African youths through JA Africa.
Simi Nwogugu has combated unemployment in Africa for over two decades by leading efforts to equip millions of youths with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and digital skills through Junior …
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BusinessClean Energyclimate techSocial ImpactTechWomen in Energy
Ugwem Eneyo providing smart, sustainable power management solutions across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesUgwem Eneyo is a Nigerian-American who experienced an unreliable electricity system as a child in Nigeria. While pursuing her graduate studies at Stanford University, Eneyo focused on sustainable …
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Climate actorsclimate techInnovationSocial ImpactStartupWater Security
Majik Water—Beth Koigi traps water from air to solve Kenya’s water crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeeked Read Kenya is one of the world’s regions that endures extreme heat, particularly in its arid and semi-arid areas, where rainfall is scarce. Many people struggle to …
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Bontle Tshole is making healthy eating easier for South Africans via Baaa Health.
South Africa has a complicated relationship with food. While there is no shortage of meals, eating healthy isn’t always easy or affordable. According to data from WHO, more …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakersSocial Impact
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, is a transformational leader.
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 …