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Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, proudly concludes the third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a platform showcasing the creativity and resilience of Africa’s youth. This year’s event celebrated young innovators who are redefining inclusion and sustainability through purpose-driven enterprises. After an inspiring showcase of …

AfrInnovate Youth Challenge 3rd Edition Crowns Tanzania’s SkyVerse Solutions as Champion in Abuja, Nigeria Read More »

The 2025 Global Leadership Conference (GLC), hosted by JA Worldwide in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, brought together leaders from across the JA network for a week focused on youth empowerment, innovation, and global collaboration. JA Africa participated alongside Member Nations, partners, and global stakeholders, marking a significant week of recognition and progress. Simi Nwogugu Featured …

JA Africa Highlights Key Milestones at the Global Leadership Conference in Rio, Brazil Read More »

Department: Legal, Risk & Compliance  Role Summary  The Legal Intern will provide administrative and legal support to the General Counsel/Head of Risk and Compliance at Junior Achievement Africa. This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate legal operations, compliance, risk management, and governance within a pan-African non-profit organisation. The Intern will assist with legal research, documentation, …

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The Safeguarding Officer is responsible for promoting and upholding the highest standards of child and youth protection across all JA Africa in Rwanda programmes. The role ensures that all programme activities, staff, and partners adhere to safeguarding policies and practices, mitigating any risks of harm or abuse to children, youth, and vulnerable adults. The Officer …

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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 »

Accra, Ghana — November 20, 2025.As the world recognizes Social Entrepreneurship Day during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, JA Worldwide, in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation, proudly announces the upcoming third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a continental platform celebrating the creativity and resilience of marginalized young Africans who are …

AfrInnovate Youth Challenge 3rd Edition: Showcasing Africa’s Marginalized Youth as Drivers of Social Innovation Read More »

Accra, Ghana — November 26, 2025 — Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, with support from Google.org through USD $1.5 million funding, will deliver digital literacy and online safety education to children, teachers, and parents across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Through this groundbreaking initiative, JA Africa will implement Google’s Be Internet Awesome (BIA) curriculum, empowering …

JA Africa, with Support from Google.org, to Equip 750,000 African Youth, Educators, and Parents with Digital Safety Skills Read More »

Accra, Ghana – November 26, 2025, Junior Achievement (JA) Africa and the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) announce a partnership to equip African youth with over 240,000 project management learning experiences that turn ideas into enterprises and ambitions into action. The initiative, titled “Elevating Project Management in Youth Ecosystems– Phase II,” will be implemented …

PMIEF Invests in JA Africa to Equip Youth with Project Management Skills for the Future Read More »

Today, on International Project Management Day, we join the global PMI community in celebrating the professionals and volunteers whose skills in Project Management, Leadership, and Agility drive transformation in workplaces and communities across the world. This year’s theme, “The Power Trio: Project, Leadership, and Agile,” highlights how mastering the blend of structure, people-first leadership, and …

The Power Trio in Action: How PMI Volunteers Are Shaping Africa’s Future Leaders Read More »