In 2013, Norah Asekenye was a student of Islamic University Uganda pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management year. She experienced JA as the Marketing Manager of Fort Agribusiness JA Company, an entrepreneurship education program. In her team of 12, they capitalized their JA Company with 6,000 Uganda Shillings (USD 1.7)each. The team shared …
JA Alum, Norah Asekenye Proves that Positivity is Capital Read More »
I got involved with JA in February 2016. Our ward youth development officer working under the Ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment informed me that JA will be conducting a Life Skills Training program targeting youth in or aspiring to be in business. My registered business – MacJohnson Apiaries Private Business Corporation – was …
Junior Achievement Africa joined organizations across 135 countries to celebrate Global Money Week from March 27th to April 2nd 2017 with a series of events in its member nations all across Africa. #GlobalMoneyWeek is an annual global celebration initiated by Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI), with events and activities aimed at inspiring children and youth to …
By Roeland Monasch, CEO Aflatoun International and Elizabeth Bintliff, CEO Junior Achievement Africa Walk along any street in most African cities and you will see the story of Africa’s development, growth and potential: hard working, entrepreneurial people fill the cities making a living out of every opportunity crossing their path. However, dig a little deeper …
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Aflatoun International, a global NGO offering social and financial education to millions of children and young people worldwide, empowering them to make a positive change for a sustainable future. The work and goals of JA Africa and Aflatoun International complement each other. Both organisations recognise the need …
Elizabeth Bintliff, CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, has been selected as one of the 27 candidates for the African Leadership Institute’s (AFLI) prestigious Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Amongst nearly 300 nominees from over 30 African countries, 26 of Africa’s highest potential young leaders were selected to take part in the programme. According to Dr Jackie …
CEO of JA Africa selected for prestigious Tutu Leadership Fellowship Read More »
Edrine Lusiba (center) is the CEO of Newrich Media Company. He joined Junior Achievement Uganda in 2010 at St. Mary’s College Kisubi. A Managing Director of a learning venture in school then trading as Newrich JA Co, his resolve to pursue his identified passion is evident. Along with his team of three, he formed Newrich Media, …
Edrine Lusiba, JA Uganda Alum Sets up Newrich Media Read More »
JA Africa is excited to welcome Bunmi Banjo to the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement Africa. Bunmi is the Head of Brand, Reputation and Digital Skills at Google Africa. Her passion for digital education for youth intersects with JA Africa’s strategy to improve digital literacy among Africa’s youth as a pathway to improve work …
JA Africa Welcomes Bunmi Banjo as New Board Member Read More »
Q: What inspired you to get involved with youth? What inspired me was my own personal experience as a youth trying to find meaning in a very tough environment. It is the reason why I decided to find a mentor to help me organize my life and achieve my goals. I was mentored for two …
Interview with Teddy Nyasulu, Executive Director, JA Zambia Read More »
I got involved in the JA program through my school in South Africa. I was in grade 11 at the time. During the course of the program I had many moments that I cherished and imprinted on my heart. My first highlight was being the GM/CEO of the company, CORE VORTEX. It was quite the …
Time with Sisanda Lukhuleni, Best CEO at 2016 Company of the Year Competition Read More »
