Shamim Naluyima shows how Ugandan social enterprises can turn plastic waste into tools for learning and livelihoods. Plastic waste remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges in …
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Stacey Onyango drives gender inclusion in Africa’s construction and trade sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesStacey Onyango charts a path for women in Africa’s construction and commerce sectors. Stacey Menga Onyango’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 when she founded Minkoti Agencies Limited in …
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Fatou Jeng’s fight for climate justice, gender equality, and a greener future
Fatou Jeng leads climate advocacy, gender inclusion, and community resilience initiatives through Clean Earth Gambia. Fatou Jeng’s journey into climate activism began in Banjul, The Gambia, where 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 …
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Ashley Immanuel is developing Africa’s tech talent at Semicolon.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAshley Immanuel is closing Africa’s tech talent gap through inclusive education, innovation, and youth-focused startup support. Ashley Immanuel is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon Africa, …
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Meet Mercy Odondo, the activist shaping gender policy in Kenya.
Mercy Odondo is building bold platforms where women confront injustice, reclaim power, and lead transformative change. Mercy Odondo is a Kenyan human rights defender whose work is reshaping …
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IRUKA Africa—Amarachukwu Nwokokoro’s systems uplift, educate, and empower.
IRUKA Africa empowers African youth, particularly girls, via education, leadership, advocacy, and community social development. Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, affectionately called The Global Asset, is a Nigerian changemaker working at …
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Batonga Foundation—Angélique Kidjo empowers Africa’s underserved girls.
Batonga Foundation is empowering Africa’s most vulnerable girls with education, leadership, and economic tools to transform their futures. In 2006, Grammy-winning Beninese artist and activist Angélique Kidjo founded …
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Clare Akamanzi’s plan to empower Africa through sport
Clare Akamanzi is expanding basketball across Africa to drive economic growth, youth empowerment, and development. Clare Akamanzi became the CEO of NBA Africa in January 2024, but her …
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Oladiwura Oladepo champions digital inclusion in Africa with Tech4Dev.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOladiwura Oladepo is bridging Africa’s digital divide through inclusive tech education and skills development. The global economy is increasingly digitised, yet the disparity between those equipped with digital …
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