Our reports on the state of gender equality in Africa look into initiatives to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, including efforts to eliminate gender-based discrimination, violence, and promote women’s participation in decision-making processes.
Gender Equality
What If Every Country Invested in Mothers Like Botswana Did?
Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
When Help Has No Price
When help came without a price, Thandi’s world changed—from enduring hidden harm to finding real support and safety for others.
The Surprising Ways Africa Is Funding Its Future
As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
The Complex World of African Activism
As youth-led movements rise across Africa, citizens are increasingly demanding accountability and reform in response to widespread social and economic issues.
How Prayer Nwagboso is Nurturing Hope Through Education in Nigeria
Education is the key to unlocking potential, and through her efforts, Prayer Nwagboso opens doors for Nigeria’s most vulnerable children.
Is Africa’s Food Crisis Too Big to Fix?
AFS 2024 highlights innovative solutions and urgent collaboration needed to address Africa’s food crisis, challenging us to act decisively.
Namibia’s Radical Experiment: Building a Nation on Gender Parity
Namibia's focus on gender parity has transformed its society, making it a global leader with substantial progress in equality and empowerment.
How Hannah Max-Macarthy is Redefining Energy Solutions in Sierra Leone
Driven by personal loss and a passion for change, Hannah Max-Macarthy transforms energy solutions in Sierra Leone through sustainable, life-saving cookstoves.
Stargazer’s Ascent
A young girl from Negasi Village overcomes societal barriers and self-doubt to become a celebrated celestial navigator, proving that with determination...
Rising Academy Network: Educational Innovation Amid Crisis
Rising Academy Network's unwavering dedication to quality education and innovative solutions offers a ray of hope for overcoming Africa's educational challenges,...
How Future For Africa Sparks Sustainable Change in Ghana
Future for Africa, a dynamic Ghanaian NGO, passionately drives transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, and community empowerment while strategically addressing environmental,...
Trash to Treasure: Planet 3R’s Bold Move to Reshape Waste and Weave a Greener Future
Planet 3R, a visionary social enterprise based in Nigeria, leads the way in sustainable practices by transforming textile and plastic waste...
Hoops, Hurdles, and Hope: Nigeria’s Sporting Odyssey to Progress
Embarking on a transformative journey, Nigeria harnesses the unifying power of sports to navigate societal challenges, break through hurdles, and cultivate...
The Fascinating Story of BURN: a Leading Cookstove Manufacturing Company
With millions relying on inefficient traditional stoves, BURN’s cookstoves transform lives by cutting fuel costs and emissions.