For years, rural Rwanda has faced problems with access to clean water. Only 57% of Rwandans have access to clean water within a 30-minute walk of their homes. …
Innovation
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Kemisola Bolarinwa has had a knack for innovation from a young age. She is driven by a passion to make a difference in her community. No wonder she’s revolutionising …
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ArtBusinessCulture and TourismFashionInnovationSMEs
Safietou Seck repositions African fashion globally. Here is how.
Safietou Seck, a Senegalese fashion designer, has made it her mission to project the African culture through her fashion brand, SARAYAA. The brand is known for its high-end …
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The African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) movement, an initiative borne out of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Digital Transformation Strategy in collaboration …
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Gender EqualityImpactInnovationSocial ImpactStartupYouth Empowerment
Blandine Umuziranenge is steadily ending Rwanda 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 …
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Circular EconomyClimate actorsClimate ChangeImpactInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Adejoke Lasisi, the Nigerian innovator turning waste into wealth.
Adejoke Lasisi, an Ibadan-born fashion designer and environmentalist, is redefining the relationship between waste and creativity. From humble beginnings in southwestern Nigeria, she has emerged as a leader …
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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, …
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InnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactStartupTechYouth Empowerment
How Ingressive for Good is empowering African youth to thrive.
Africa is not just home to the world’s youngest population but also to a demographic dividend that presents a tremendous opportunity for growth. This growth, however, requires immediate …
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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 …
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BusinessImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactStartupTech
Chisom Ezechukwu builds The Aboki Africa and Startup Advisory.
Cynthia Chisom Ezechukwu was captivated by the work of shoe artisans from a young age. Many of them created stunning leather shoe products but needed help finding a …