Osen Iyahen is an environmental engineer and social entrepreneur committed to transforming Africa’s marginalised communities through sustainable solutions. With a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of …
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AgricultureFood SecurityImpactInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Claire Blanckenberg is disrupting global food supply with Reel Gardening.
South Africa’s food security crisis is a growing concern, affecting millions of households. In 2021, approximately 2.1 million households experienced hunger, worsened by high unemployment, poverty, and rising …
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BusinessCircular EconomyClimate actorsclimate techInnovationSocial Impact
soleRebels: The female-led Ethiopian shoe brand that went global.
Multiculturalism is reshaping the African fashion industry, and it’s long overdue. For years, Western influences dominated runways and magazines, overshadowing diverse perspectives. Today, designers collaborate across borders, blending …
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Clean Energyclimate techImpactInnovationSMEsSocial ImpactStartupWomen in Energy
Meet Shantha Bloemen, the woman fixing mobility crisis for Zimbabwean women.
Africa is the most road-dependent region globally, with many countries relying almost entirely on roads for transportation. For 1.1 billion people across the continent, public transport or walking …
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ImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
TechLit Africa: Nelly Cheboi bridges digital gap for rural Kenyans students.
In 2019, Kenyan tech enthusiast and software engineer Nelly Cheboi, co-founder of TechLit Africa, made a daunting move when she quit a lucrative software engineering job in Chicago …
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Climate actorsclimate techImpactInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Rethaka solar bags transform learning for South African youth.
At the age of 21, Thato Kgatlhanye and her childhood friend Rea Ngwane -co-founders of Rethaka Repurpose Schoolbags- were deeply moved by the struggles and resilience of their …
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Gender EqualityImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Caren Wakoli develops a generation of young African leaders.
Youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice are key themes that have shaped the work of Caren Wakoli, the founder of the Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF). While attending …
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Female EntrepreneursImpactSMEsSocial ImpactStartup
Christina Gyisun boosts revenues for shea farmers through Sommalife.
Growing up in the Upper West Region of Ghana, the country’s poorest region, Mawuse Christina Gyisun and the rural farmers in her community experienced abject poverty. Like every …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeImpactInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro pioneers eco-friendly decor in Nigeria.
In Nigeria, environmental challenges pose significant threats to sustainable development. However, innovators like Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro are pioneering solutions. As the founder of MitiMeth, a leading Nigerian eco-friendly accessories …