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
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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,
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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
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
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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
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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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