Read the stories below to find out how we are working with young Africans to develop a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity to address some of the continent’s key development challenges.
The East Africa Social Enterprise Conference which took place from 16 to 17 January 2018 was attended by 300 participants from Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Ghana, UK and Poland.
The British Council in Kenya hosted policy makers from national and county governments in a policy dialogue event.
In Nigeria, British Council launched the first podcast episode of ‘Building the Future’ in partnership with Starta.
The British Council in Senegal hosted a talk during the GEW about how digital can support social entrepreneurs.
Our project Mashrouy in Sudan held different activities targeting universities students.
Providing young people across Africa with digital skills and employment opportunities.
Ndiaye founded a Dakar-based import logistics company enabling locals to order and track products online.
Louise Williamson is founder of the Mashesha Stove Project.
Mashrouy (“My Project” in Arabic) is a televised entrepreneurship competition that took place in Sudan.
In Kenya, the NGO sector is changing. Many NGOs have shut down due to a lack of sustainable funds to finance their activities.