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, …
JA Africa has had an amazing 2023, thanks to the support of so many people and organizations, and together we achieved some incredible milestones! Most of those milestones have been highlighted in our 2022-23 Annual Impact Report. Read the full report below.
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 …
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JA Mauritius has launched JA GREENT Program, a new initiative aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth in the Republic of Mauritius. At JA Mascareignes, we strongly believe that thriving communities can only be built in a world where nature is restored and protected. With a focus on Green Entrepreneurship, this program is designed to make …
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JA Ghana is eagerly anticipating its participation in the upcoming global event, COP28, a gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and experts from around the world. Set to take place at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from November 30 to December 12, 2023, COP28 serves as a critical platform for assessing global progress …
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Johannesburg, South Africa – 20 November 2023: JA Africa, in partnership with Google’s charitable arm, Google.org, and Z Zurich Foundation, have launched JA Career Connect – a new cloud-based platform designed to connect young African talent with employment opportunities across the globe. In line with their joint commitment to nurturing the future leaders of the …
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The International Alliance for Women (TIAW), at a special luncheon event on October 18th in Toronto, Canada, announced Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa, as a distinguished recipient of the 2023 TIAW World of Difference Award in recognition of her contributions to women’s economic empowerment globally. The award was presented in partnership with IWF – …
