Education

International Day of the Girl 2026: Investing in Girls’ Leadership in East Africa South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu famously once said, “If we are going to see real development in the world then our best investment is women!” It’s with that thought in mind that we honor International Day of the Girl (October 11th), whose […]

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Back to School: The Power of One Opportunity As students across East Africa return to school, families are facing the familiar challenge of preparing for another term: school fees, uniforms, learning materials, personal supplies, transportation, and other essential costs. For families already working hard to make ends meet, these expenses can become overwhelming. A missed

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Neema Honoured with Young Achiever Award for Turning a Dryland Challenge into Community Action 17-year-old Neema of Loglogo Girls’ Secondary School in Marsabit, Kenya, has been honoured with the Young Achiever Award in recognition of her leadership, entrepreneurship, and commitment to creating positive change in her community. The award was presented at a special celebration

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From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities A business rarely begins with a storefront, a large investment, or a polished plan. More often, it begins with a student who notices a problem in their community and asks a simple question: What can I do about it? Across East Africa, young people

International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa Every year on 12 August, the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day, a reminder that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers of today. This year’s International Youth Day theme 2026, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,”

Essential Digital Literacy Skills for Youth in 2026 No one can argue the importance of digital literacy…but it’s especially critical for children. In a world where almost everything can be done via the phone in one’s pocket, kids that don’t have a foundational understanding of digital learning will be left behind.  Nowhere is this more

How to Create Strong Youth Leaders in Kenya Kenya’s national motto is Harambee, a Swahili word meaning “all pull together.” For generations, it has represented the belief that communities thrive when people work together toward a common goal: a philosophy rooted in collective responsibility, resilience, and service to others. That same spirit runs through the