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 …
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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Stepping out and innovating means looking beyond limitations, whether of resources, access, or skills, and taking bold action with what is available. At Junior Achievement (JA), this mindset is at the heart of our mission to equip young people across Africa to lead with creativity, curiosity, and confidence. Digital transformation is no longer a distant …
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The air buzzed with excitement as over 270 children from diverse schools and backgrounds gathered for an extraordinary “financial literacy kids party” hosted by the Prudence Foundation and Prudential Zambia in collaboration with Junior Achievement Zambia and Butterfly Entertainment. This wasn’t just a party; it was an immersive, interactive learning experience that brought the concepts …
Cha-Ching! Comes to Life: JA Zambia and Partners Spark Financial Fun at Kids’ Party Read More »
Global Money Week (GMW) is an annual global awareness-raising campaign led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to ensure that young people, from an early age, are financially aware and gradually acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to make sound financial decisions. Ultimately, the aim is to support long-term financial …
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Introduction Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its economic and social trajectory. With the continent’s population projected to double by 2050, the need for a skilled and empowered workforce has never been greater. However, despite the promise of this demographic dividend, millions of African girls remain on the margins of economic and educational opportunities. …
From March 3 to 8, 2025, 55 outstanding girls from Eswatini, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe gathered in Accra, Ghana, for a transformative leadership experience at the Delta Air Lines LEAD Camp for Girls. LEAD—Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, and Development—is an immersive, week-long camp hosted by JA Africa in partnership with Delta Air …
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Simi Nwogugu, President & CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa has announced the launch of a campaign to equip ten million girls across Africa with entrepreneurship, leadership and advocacy skills to build thriving and sustainable communities, eliminate extreme poverty and reduce gender-based violence in sub-Saharan Africa. The campaign, tagged 10 Million African Girls (10MAG), is …
JA Africa CEO Launches “10 Million African Girls”Campaign to Empower a Generation. Read More »
Location: RwandaReports to: Reporting Evolution: Role Overview JA Africa is looking for a Digital Project Manager to lead the execution of high-impact digital transformation initiatives that will expand its digital reach and engagement, particularly in Rwanda. The role will involve successfully planning, implementing, and optimising digital platforms that enhance JA Africa’s interaction with schools, volunteers, …
