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30 women. 30 stories of turning access and opportunities into economic prosperity.
A pan-African argument that when women have a
stage, Africa gains measurably and permanently.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Clara Chinwe Okoro

Clara Chinwe Okoro

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

CcHUB Nigeria Community membership, capacity building, and access to key networking events

AFRICA GAINED

A travel-tech-driven tourism enterprise that delivered six editions of the Tourism and Technology Summit Africa and convened hundreds of industry stakeholders across the continent.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:38
QUALITY EDUCATION Oluwakemi Francisca Ajayi

Oluwakemi Francisca Ajayi

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

CcHUB Community membership, capacity building, and access to key networking events

AFRICA GAINED

Transformed Giant Strides Online School from a one-person business into a structured EdTech startup, grew revenue fivefold, and is launching a scalable web app on Google Play Store and iOS Store soon.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:31
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Nelly Njoki Kagoro

Nelly Njoki Kagoro

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Teachers Lounge Community membership, access to key incubation activities.

AFRICA GAINED

Mentorship that multiplies impact by mentoring 12 teachers, guiding over 70 students, and improving learning for 100+ learners.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

04:03
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Josefina Namupala Gebhard

Josefina Namupala Gebhard

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NAMIBIA

WE GAVE

HEI uni:nnovators, 2021

AFRICA GAINED

Founded β€˜Hydrowatch’, a water testing system that gives real-time results on water quality.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

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QUALITY EDUCATION Georgine Auma

Georgine Auma

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Through eKitabu Studio KSL, she reached 621 hearing-impaired learners with access to literacy through inclusive, sign language-based reading materials.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Oyindamola Blessing Ariyo

Oyindamola Blessing Ariyo

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Software Development training program

AFRICA GAINED

Built a Local Language Learning App - SpeakTribe, which helps you connect to your heritage

Here's what she would give the next woman:

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Nafisa Hafiz

Nafisa Hafiz

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡©

SUDAN

WE GAVE

Fashionomics Cohort 3 Top 25 finalist

AFRICA GAINED

Founder of NUCY, a RTW label, and leveraged the program's impact to drive a 20% increase in revenue.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Abdurraheem Shukroh Omobolanle

Abdurraheem Shukroh Omobolanle

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Software Development training program

AFRICA GAINED

Built a Market Vendor Platform, a smarter way for people to connect, trade, and grow.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Oluwasola Praise Temitayo

Oluwasola Praise Temitayo

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Game Development training program

AFRICA GAINED

Created Quest of Azara, an adventure-based game rooted in storytelling, exploration, and strategic gameplay.

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STRENGTHENED HEALTHCARE Temie Giwa-Tubosun

Temie Giwa-Tubosun

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

CcHUB Syndicate Investment (2016)

AFRICA GAINED

Built LifeBank into a life-saving platform, serving 167 hospitals and mobilising 5,200 donors.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Ifechukwu Mercy Michael PKA IfΓ©

Ifechukwu Mercy Michael PKA IfΓ©

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬

NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Amplify Bootcamp program participant and project grant winner

AFRICA GAINED

Created "Echoes of Home", a digital mini-series that promotes the Igbo language through music and storytelling.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Joan Rispa Kiragu

Joan Rispa Kiragu

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Graduate and grantee of the Gender Equitable Storytelling Directors Course

AFRICA GAINED

Committed to inclusive narratives, she focuses on centering underrepresented voices, proving that powerful storytelling is the ultimate tool for social equity.

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STRENGTHENED HEALTHCARE Kieva Chris-Amusan

Kieva Chris-Amusan

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

AI/DPI Program participation

AFRICA GAINED

Built KiKi, a platform enabling underserved pregnant women without internet-enabled phones to access medical advice

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Chinaza Ezeani

Chinaza Ezeani

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Winner of the Creator Economy Incubator Cohort 2

AFRICA GAINED

Is a multi-talented creative and actor who uses her platform intentionally to advance gender-equitable storytelling in Nigeria.

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Kawira Mirero

Kawira Mirero

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Winner of the second Fashionomics Africa Incubator cohort

AFRICA GAINED

Through Mambo Pambo, setting a new standard for sustainable luxury in East Africa, focusing on high-quality, ethically made garments that celebrate African heritage and body diversity.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

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STRENGTHENED HEALTHCARE Adeola Alli

Adeola Alli

NIGERIA

WE GAVE

CcHUB Syndicate/Investment, 2022

AFRICA GAINED

Founded OneHealth, scaling it to serve over 500,000 users and partner with 2,000 pharmacies to improve pharmaceutical access in Nigeria.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:39
QUALITY EDUCATION Emma Thuguri

Emma Thuguri

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Scaled Recess, a platform that promotes active parental engagement, and reached 6,268 learners with hearing impairment.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:43
QUALITY EDUCATION Lilian Nyaranga

Lilian Nyaranga

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Scaled ELIMU SHOP, an education innovation company that develops interactive, game-based learning resources, and reached 313 learners.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:43
QUALITY EDUCATION Wabi Sherie (Ng’ang’a)

Wabi Sherie (Ng’ang’a)

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Scaled SOMA SIRI AFRIKA and provided quality education to 1,653 learners.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:38
STRENGTHENED HEALTHCARE Teniola Tunde-Oni

Teniola Tunde-Oni

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Google Black Founders Fund/ Investing in Innovations (i3) Program

AFRICA GAINED

Launched the Pharmarun mobile app; now have over 150,000 people using their platforms today.

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0:50
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Winner of Creator Economy Incubator Cohort 1

AFRICA GAINED

Increased her confidence, and is now a gender advocate using storytelling to challenge bias and inspire cultural change.

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STRENGTHENED HEALTHCARE Jennie Nwokoye

Jennie Nwokoye

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

AI/DPI Program; innovation support and funding

AFRICA GAINED

Built and deployed Chichi, Clafiya’s AI integration, which allows users to save for health expenses, earn interest, and pay for care.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

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QUALITY EDUCATION Rhoda Kingori

Rhoda Kingori

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Scaled ZYDII, a B2B SAAS workforce skilling solution, and reached 400 workforce trainees.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:29
QUALITY EDUCATION Tracey Shiundu

Tracey Shiundu

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Scaled FunKE Science and provided quality education to 22,842 learners.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:52
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Joy Obuya

Joy Obuya

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Winner of the third Fashionomics Africa Accelerator cohort

AFRICA GAINED

Through Nawiri, a sustainable fashion brand, she is redefining African inclusivity and shifting the narrative of the regional garment industry.

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0:31
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Givens Chanzu

Givens Chanzu

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Winner of the Creator Economy Incubator Cohort 1

AFRICA GAINED

Successfully transitioned to her own personal brand and uses her platform to tackle critical social issues, specifically focusing on women’s empowerment and eradicating period poverty among rural Maasai communities.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:55
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Anne Nathan

Anne Nathan

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Winner of the Creator Economy Incubator Cohort 2

AFRICA GAINED

Uses her multi-hyphenate creativity to produce faith and lifestyle content, founded Scribed’it.

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0:32
IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Okoduwa Joy Akhuemose

Okoduwa Joy Akhuemose

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NIGERIA

WE GAVE

Software Development training program

AFRICA GAINED

Built Ajopay, a Cooperative/Ajo Saving Platform, making group payments effortless and capturing participant details.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

0:34
QUALITY EDUCATION Lilian Mutegi

Lilian Mutegi

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program

AFRICA GAINED

Scaled Uptyke, an educational technology company that creates inclusive and engaging digital learning content for K-12 learners with visual and hearing impairments and reached 1,799 learners.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

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IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS Shirleen Wangari

Shirleen Wangari

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KENYA

WE GAVE

Gender Equitable Storytelling Directors Residency; utilized Stawi Creative Spaces and CEP Editing Suite

AFRICA GAINED

Refined her voice and utilized Stawi Creative Spaces to pen her hit stage play, Cards on the Table, and produced a high-quality feature film.

Here's what she would give the next woman:

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Meet the #31 Changemaker.

She Gave, Africa Gained.

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