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JA) Africa, in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation, successfully hosted the second edition of the Afrinnovate Youth Challenge (AYC). This competition is the culmination of the Social Equity Program (SEP) and showcases youth-led social enterprises from across Africa. Seven teams representing Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda competed …

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We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. JA Africa is a member of JA Worldwide.  Nobel Peace Prize nominations may be received from heads of state, certain elected officials and cabinet members, university professors in select fields, past Nobel laureates, and other notable individuals, as laid …

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On Friday, Junior Achievement Zimbabwe (JA Zimbabwe), in partnership with En Media, hosted the Boys to Men workshop, a transformative mentorship program designed to equip young boys with the skills and mindset to navigate societal challenges. The event saw an impressive turnout, with over 180 boys from 16 schools participating in open discussions on critical …

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On Friday, January 10, 2025, Junior Achievement Burkina Faso took a significant step toward strengthening government partnerships by engaging with key officials from the Ministry of Youth and Entrepreneurship Promotion. The Secretary-General and the Director-General of Sectoral Studies and Statistics welcomed the JA team, opening the door to promising discussions on expanding opportunities for young …

Fostering Partnerships for Youth and Entrepreneurship Development in Burkina Faso Read More »

The Journey to Davos Attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos for the first time has been a profound honor. Collaborating with global leaders and innovators to address some of the world’s most critical challenges has been an inspiring and fulfilling experience. In Davos, I was proud to join Asheesh Advani, CEO of JA …

JA Africa’s CEO’s Notes from Davos 2025: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Read More »

Our Impact 2024 Highlights January Held the Inaugural Afrinnovate Youth Challenge, culminating year one of the Social Equity Program which impacted over 17,000 beneficiaries. March Conducted the first Regional LEAD Camp for Girls in Accra, in collaboration with Delta Air Lines, empowering 30 distinguished young women from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa through a week …

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Port Louis, Mauritius – The 2024 JA Africa Company of the Year Competition, held from December 4 to 6 in Port Louis, Mauritius, showcased the impressive entrepreneurial skills of Africa’s youth in promoting sustainable development and reducing environmental impacts. This year’s competition, under the theme “Greenovation,” saw 36 student entrepreneurs from nine African countries—Eswatini, Ghana, …

Tanzania’s Bloomtech Win Top Honors at the 14th Annual JA Africa Company of the Year Competition Held in Mauritius Read More »

Smart Incubator emerged as the winner of the first Afrinnovate Youth Challenge (AYC) in Tanzania, held at the Westerwelle Startup Haus in Arusha. Organized by JA Africa and E3empower Africa, with support from Z Zurich Foundation, the event concluded the Social Equity Program, which empowered over 8,000 Tanzanian youth this year. Smart Incubator’s groundbreaking automated …

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Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) has celebrated its 25th anniversary dinner in Lagos.  The event gathered the organisation’s board members, corporate partners, government officials, educational stakeholders, alumni, volunteers, staff, and supporters. The dinner was a celebration of Junior Achievement Nigeria’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youth through its core pillars of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital literacy, and …

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JA Nigeria and WIMBIZ (Women in Management, Business, and Public Service) are excited to launch the BIG SISTER Program, a beacon of hope for young ladies in Senior Secondary Schools across Nigeria. This initiative offers an unparalleled opportunity to be mentored by some of the most accomplished women in various fields. The Big Sister Program …

JA Nigeria and WIMBIZ Launch the Big Sister Program Read More »