Jess Roussos, through BluLever, is revolutionising vocational training in South Africa by providing youths with artisan skills and opportunities. In 2018, Jess Roussos recognised a challenge she could …
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Kosmotive 11-year push brings hygiene solutions to 120,000+ African women.
For 11 years, Blandine Umuziranenge has advanced women’s health, dignity, and economic empowerment across Africa with Kosmotive. In 2014, Blandine Umuziranenge took a bold step that would change …
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“Underreported Stories. Why I choose to put women back in Africa’s economic narrative.”-Ishioma Imokhai-Bello.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIshioma Imokhai-Bello redefines Africa’s economic story by amplifying women’s visibility through The Benchmark and the Africa Female CEO Conference. In Africa’s media landscape, headlines often circle billion-dollar valuations, …
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Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim drives for menstrual health policy reform to close Nigerias $3B productivity gap.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesImaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim champions Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in public health and gender equality with the adoption …
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Rania Ayman closes Egypt’s 1.2% VC Gap. Empowers 10,000 women-led SMEs.
Rania Ayman empowers Egyptian women through Entreprenelle, providing training, resources, and platforms to build sustainable businesses. In Egypt, the gender gap in business is staggering. Women receive barely …
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Eco-Me Africa: Amdiya Abdul Latiff’s move to keep Ghanaian girls in school.
Eco-Me Africa, founded by Amdiya Abdul Latiff, supports underprivileged girls in Ghana by supplying them with reusable menstrual pads. Amdiya Abdul Latiff never imagined a routine teaching experience …
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Poppy Khoza is steering growth at South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPoppy Khoza has led South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority with sustained safety, good governance, and greater gender balance. Poppy Khoza currently serves as the Director of Civil Aviation …
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DIKAM—Mukasahaha Diane moves to empower more Rwandan women.
Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …
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Meet Ursula Mabolia, a champion for Congolese women and children.
Ursula Mabolia has transformed her grief into action by empowering fatherless girls, women, and children through education and advocacy. Ursula Mabolia was just five years old when she …
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Judith Kitinga is building a safer Tanzania for girls.
Judith Kitinga fights gender violence, empowers youth, and champions education, equality, and reproductive rights in Tanzania. Judith Kitinga’s journey into activism began in 2017 while conducting research at …