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 …
Policy
-
-
Trading internationally is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially for women entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Yet, many women miss out on the opportunities beyond …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
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 …
-
BusinessGender EqualityInnovationLeadershipStartupTech
Seven African women disrupting male-dominated industries.
In Africa and beyond, gender bias persists, particularly in male-dominated industries; despite socio-economic and technological advancements, women continue to face significant barriers. From construction to politics and entertainment, …
-
Gender EqualityHealthImpactNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Jaha Dukureh champions girls’ rights via Safe Hands for Girls.
In Gambia, thousands of girls face Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, threatening their well-being and future. Over 73% of women and girls between the ages of …
-
Gender EqualityImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Memeza: Elmarie Pereira leads South Africa’s GBV advocacy.
South Africa is grappling with a devasting increase in gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, earning it an unenviable reputation as one of the worst-affected countries globally. The statistics are …