Deborah Sowah

On November 3, 2025, JA Rwanda successfully hosted a high-energy Climate Innovation Pitch Competition, bringing together young innovators from secondary schools across the country. The event provided a dynamic platform for students to showcase bold, practical solutions addressing real environmental challenges within their communities. This competition marks a major milestone within the SET4LYF (School-To-Work Educational …

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The JA Africa Company of the Year (ACOY) competition brings together some of the brightest young entrepreneurs from across the continent. These student-led companies are not only building businesses but also taking ACT: Action for Climate Transformation through innovations that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in their communities. From green manufacturing and circular economy …

Meet the Africa COY Teams: Young Innovators Powering ACT – Action for Climate Transformation Read More »

Access to digital learning remains one of Africa’s greatest challenges, but it’s also one of its biggest opportunities. That’s why this moment means so much. JA Africa’s Digital Entrepreneurship Education Platform (JA DEEP) has officially surpassed 100,000 course completions and certificates issued across the continent, a remarkable milestone that reflects young Africans’ growing appetite for …

JA DEEP Surpasses 100,000 Completions : A Digital Milestone for Africa’s Future Read More »

All national competitions for the 2025 AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC) have officially concluded, and the winners are ready to represent their countries at the Regional Finals in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 3rd. The AYC, part of JA Africa’s Social Equity Program (SEP) supported by the Z Zurich Foundation, gives Africa’s young people the opportunity to …

National Winners Announced for the Third Edition AfrInnovate Youth Challenge! Read More »

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa is delighted to announce a significant transition in our leadership. After six impactful years, Charles Olumuyiwa Moyela has concluded his tenure as board chair. Growth, impact, resilience, strategic partnerships and alliances, and the leadership, vision, and dedication of Board Members have been the defining hallmarks of JA Africa over the years. …

JA Africa Announces Leadership Transition: Welcoming Janet Thiongo as New Board Chair Read More »

When Bill Ahumuza first encountered the Social Equity Program (SEP) in 2023, he was just an observer, attending the first cohort’s award ceremony. But that single moment changed everything. “Watching them receive recognition for their achievements made me realize how much potential we all have when given the right opportunities. That moment sparked something in …

When Meaningful Partnership Meets Youth Potential: The Story of Bill & UV-Safisha Read More »

Lusaka, Zambia – Junior Achievement (JA) Zambia and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness for young people across the country. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), setting the stage for impactful collaboration. The MoU …

Building Futures: JA Zambia and LuSE Partner to Advance Financial Literacy and Youth Empowerment Read More »

Reports to:  SET4LYF Programs Manager, Rwanda.Location: Kigali, RwandaHours: 9:00am – 5:00pm  About SET4LYF The School-to-Work Educational Transitions for Long-Term Youth Fulfillment (SET4LYF) program is an ambitious initiative by Junior Achievement (JA) Africa implemented by JA Rwanda, aimed at equipping youth across Rwanda with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to succeed in the workforce or …

Vacancy- SET4LYF Programs Assistant (Rwanda) Read More »

JA Mascareignes continues to drive impact through programs that empower women and youth across Mauritius. The June 2025 report highlights key milestones from the Goal Accelerator program, the upcoming JA Company of the Year (COY) competition, and partnerships that are expanding access to entrepreneurial opportunities. Goal Accelerator: Advancing Women’s Economic Participation Launched in August 2024, …

Empowering Women and Youth Entrepreneurs in Mauritius: Highlights from JA Mascareignes’ June 2025 Report Read More »