For years, rural Rwanda has faced problems with access to clean water. Only 57% of Rwandans have access to clean water within a 30-minute walk of their homes. …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactStartupYouth Empowerment
Jennifer Shigoli is getting African students ready for the workforce.
Jennifer Shigoli is transforming the African job market through Arizona Vocational Training College (AVTC). Her entrepreneurial journey began in her early years in Tanzania, where she learned the …
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Gender EqualityImpactInnovationSocial ImpactStartupYouth Empowerment
Blandine Umuziranenge is steadily ending Rwanda period poverty.
Menstrual health and hygiene are essential for the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. However, in Africa, many face significant barriers that hinder their ability to …
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EducationImpactNon-ProfitPolicySocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Adrienne Tikolo raises dyslexia awareness in Nigeria.
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects the way individuals process written language. It is a common problem in Nigeria as everywhere else, and Dr Adrienne Tikolo is …
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EducationGender EqualityImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactStartupTech
Ada Nduka Oyom helps African women to code a brighter future.
In this part of Africa, particularly Nigeria, people previously saw the tech world as a male-only industry. When a woman enters the field, it is not uncommon to …
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Circular EconomyClimate actorsClimate ChangeImpactInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Adejoke Lasisi, the Nigerian innovator turning waste into wealth.
Adejoke Lasisi, an Ibadan-born fashion designer and environmentalist, is redefining the relationship between waste and creativity. From humble beginnings in southwestern Nigeria, she has emerged as a leader …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeImpactSocial Impact
Temilade Salami champions climate education across Africa.
Climate change is a massive problem for the African economy. Despite contributing the least to global warming and having the lowest emissions, Africa is the most vulnerable continent …
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AgricultureFemale EntrepreneursFood SecurityImpactSMEsSocial Impact
Siny Samba combats malnutrition in Senegal through Le Lionceau.
Malnutrition poses a significant threat to the well-being of Senegal’s citizens, particularly women and children. Despite some progress, the country is off track to meet its maternal, infant, …
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Gender EqualityHealthImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Hauwa Abbas Hadejia improves lives in Northern Nigeria with SLNI.
Northern Nigeria faces significant challenges, including poverty, limited healthcare access, and a lack of youth empowerment. With low literacy levels, inadequate education, and scarce economic opportunities, the region …
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BusinessGender EqualitySMEsSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Lerato Zulu takes on South Africa’s cleaning products industry.
South Africa’s cleaning products market, valued at $920 million in 2024, is projected to reach $1.13 billion by 2029, driven by heightened hygiene awareness and the long-term impact …