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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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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ArtCulture and TourismEducationFeaturesFilm IndustryGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Seven remarkable women in film to look out for at AFRIFF 2024.
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2024 celebrates the richness and diversity of African cinema, providing a premier platform for storytelling and creative exchange. As a hub for …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeExclusiveLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentManagementPolicyYouth Empowerment
Ndidi Nwuneli is promoting leadership, and social change in Africa.
Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and expert in African agriculture, nutrition, and social innovation Ndidi Nwuneli was 25 when she accepted the challenging offer to establish and lead the FATE …
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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 Kenya 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 …