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 …
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Christmas IssueImpactNon-ProfitSocial Impact
When dreams ignite- How Seyi Oluyole gives hope to girls in slums.
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. …
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Christmas IssueNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Oluyemi Orija, the lawyer who plans to declutter Nigeria jails in 2025.
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 …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Grace Ihejiamaizu connects Africa youths with global opportunities.
Many talented young people miss out on life-changing opportunities, not because they are not qualified, but because they do not know these opportunities exist. Scholarships go unclaimed, fellowships …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeEducationImpactSocial Impact
Oluwaseyi Jesuton inspires young Africans to lead a green revolution.
Oluwaseyi Jesuton is leading a quiet revolution against environmental pollution in Nigeria. At just 23, her work has already touched over 10,000 lives across the country, inspiring a …
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AdvocacyExclusiveImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Enifome Ogbimi empowers Nigeria female domestic violence survivors.
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 …
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AdvocacyAgricultureEducationImpactLeadershipNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Sindy Zemura’s odyssey of multidimensional pan-African impact.
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) …
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EducationIntrepreneurshipLeadershipSocial Impact
Mwasi Wilmore makes learning accessible for African children.
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 98 million children are out of school, highlighting the continent’s significant educational challenges. However, Mwasi Wilmore is working to change this narrative. As the …
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Gender EqualityImpactInnovationSocial Impact
How Saran Kaba Jones created Liberia’s pathway to clean water access.
In 2008, Saran Kaba Jones returned to Liberia after years of exile due to the civil war that displaced her family. Upon her return, she faced a harsh …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationSMEsSocial ImpactStartupTech
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson bridges Africa’s healthcare gaps with Healthtracka.
Access to diagnostic healthcare remains a significant challenge for millions across Africa. Recent data shows that nearly 47% of the global population lacks access to proper diagnostic tools. …