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Z Zurich Foundation (ZZF), JA Worldwide, and JA Africa are proud to announce the expansion of the Social Equity Program (SEP) to seven countries, returning for a second year in Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, and Uganda, while introducing youth-educational experiences in four new countries: Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Togo. Since its inception, SEP […]

The Goal Accelerator Workshop organized by JA Mauritius was a significant step towards empowering girls and women in Mauritius. Held over three days at Voila Hotel Bagatelle, the workshop brought together various stakeholders to collaborate on designing a program tailored to the specific needs of Mauritian girls and women. The workshop’s agenda was comprehensive, focusing

In 2023, JA Ghana launched the Achieve Unified Games as an avenue to foster understanding and collaboration among students on the Achieve Skills for Schools’ program and those with special needs. The second edition, held on 16th February, 2024 at New Horizon Special School was an improvement on the maiden edition and left lasting impact

JA Zambia has reached a significant milestone in its mission to prepare the next generation of Zambian leaders through the Cha-Ching Program, supported by the Prudence Foundation. JA Zambia has successfully empowered 90,000 children with essential financial literacy skills. The Cha-Ching program, recognized for its excellence, is an award-winning financial literacy and responsibility initiative designed

Antananarivo, 31st January, 2024: JA Africa, one of Africa’s largest and most-impactful youth-serving NGOs, is partnering with the local youth organization, YMCA Madagascar, to introduce the JA Digital Entrepreneurship Education Program (JA DEEP) to Madagascar. This initiative marks the inception of JA programs in the country and aims to benefit 400 high school and university

JA Mauritius, as part of the JA GREENT Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth in the Republic of Mauritius, organized a transformative field excursion for educators from the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD). The primary focus of the trip was centered around the biodiversity component within the GREENT program,

The inaugural AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC) has concluded on a high note, with Uganda’s Bed Mot standing out and crowned AYC of the Year. The event, organized by JA Africa and Z Zurich Foundation, celebrated exceptional social enterprise innovation and showcased the immense potential of Africa’s youth in addressing pressing challenges. The AYC, the culminating

JA Africa, one of the continent’s largest and most impactful youth-serving NGOs, and Z Zurich Foundation (ZZF), a Swiss-based charitable foundation established by members of the Zurich Insurance Group, are thrilled to unveil the three finalist teams for the Inaugural AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC). This prestigious competition will be held online on Thursday, January 18,

Avance Media, a pan-African Public Relations and Rating firm, has announced the release of its fifth annual edition of the 100 Most Influential African Women list for 2023, honoring Africa’s foremost women leaders from 31 countries. Notably, among the esteemed honorees is JA Africa’s CEO, Simi Nwogugu. Chosen for their exceptional contributions to various sectors