Deborah Sowah

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, …

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The future of Africa’s STEM talent is looking brighter as JA Africa and the ExxonMobil Foundation officially launched the second year of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Program across all four implementing countries—Nigeria, Namibia, Angola, and Mozambique. This year’s rollout is already in motion, building on the powerful momentum from 2024. On May 9th, the …

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On May 23rd, JA Africa, in collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation and Toli Wekka Mental Health Initiative (U) Limited, hosted a powerful Mental Wellbeing Webinar as part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month, under the theme “Social Emotional Learning as a Tool to Build Mental Resilience in Youth.” This was the third mental …

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 Boeing is expanding its partnership with Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) to scale talent development and women empowerment initiatives on the continent.  In 2025, JA Africa and Boeing are rolling out two high-impact programs in Nigeria and Togo designed to equip young people with the skills necessary to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. The …

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Simi Nwogugu, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), has been recognized as one of the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2025. This prestigious honor highlights outstanding mid- and senior-level female professionals across the continent who are excelling in their fields and making significant contributions to their communities. Since joining JA …

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As the JA Africa–Z Zurich Foundation Social Equity Program (SEP) enters its third year, the initiative is making significant strides across the continent. With a mission to equip youth with essential skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership, mental wellbeing, and job readiness, SEP is transforming communities and shaping futures. Sierra Leone: A Promising Start in …

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