Stories from Sub-Saharan Africa

Across the region, young people from Nigeria to Kenya, South Africa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo are driving positive change for prosperity.

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Social Equity and Accessibility: Racheal's Changemaker Journey

Racheal is determined to create a more accessible, equitable world for young people living with disabilities and caregivers.

The Maasai Changemaker: Rebecca's Changemaker Journey

Addressing climate change and environmental degradation in Kenya through student-led education and advocacy.

Elly Savatia: Mobilizing young changemakers through the SDGs in Kenya and Nigeria

By spreading knowledge of the SDGs Goals to young people, Elly and his team are equipping his generation with the mindset and skills to implement each goal for the good of all.

Africa's youth are leaders of today #AfricaYouthFwd

Future Forward, an initiative by Ashoka and the MasterCard Foundation, identifies and supports social entrepreneurs and changemakers with innovative solutions for youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa. How well do you develop youth leaders? Discover your personal strengths, how your organization...

#LeadYoung - Allan van der Meulen: How to become a changemaker inspiring others to thrive in a challenging context

By participating in and eventually co-leading initiatives through RLabs, Allan is incubating technology-driven ideas for improving the lives of young people across South Africa.

Saving gorillas by saving people: how Gladys Kalema transformed her teenage passion for animals into a radical social innovation

As a new graduate from veterinary school, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka invented her first job