“I was shocked when I spent a month in my community for holidays, and I saw pregnant children and teenage moms walking on the streets. One was 12 …
Leadership
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DiasporaLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementPolicyPolicymakers
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, at 70, she …
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Clean EnergyImpactInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Jamila Mayanja enhances education for girls via Solar Smart Bags.
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 …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Nancy Maina gifts language access for deaf children in Kenya.
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, …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Theresa Kachindamoto fights child marriages in Malawi.
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 …
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EducationImpactNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologyYouth Empowerment
The Girls Techie: Naomi Bamgbose and Sumayah Adegbite empower girls with Tech.
According to a study by the National Girls Collaborative Project, girls who receive mentorship are more likely to pursue careers in STEM. Unfortunately, there is still a low …
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EducationInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Khadija El Bedweihy disrupts Africa’s EdTech with virtual labs.
Conducting experiments is crucial to understanding and engaging with science. That allows students to grasp abstract concepts, watch theories in action, and develop problem-solving skills. However, limited access …
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Nigeria’s Tommie Edwards is innovating the UK’s recruitment process.
Recruiting often feels overwhelming for hiring managers, who spend countless hours sifting through CVs in search of quality talent. This tedious process frequently leads to missed opportunities with …
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EducationFeaturesImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Teacher Chike inspires hope for girls in rural Nigerian school.
Azuh Chike Emmanuel, known fondly as “Teacher Chike” or “The Village Teacher” of Ezemu Girls’ Grammar School, Delta State, is passionate about educating young girls beyond textbooks. He …
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Blessing Liman, Nigeria’s first female Presidential Air Fleet Captain.
Blessing Liman is a remarkable Nigerian female pilot. Born on March 13, 1984, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Liman’s passion for the skies began early. Despite societal expectations that …