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The Umi Mentorship Program is one of the flagship initiatives of Umi, created to support new mothers and mums of children under three years old in becoming better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners, and professionals. The program connects them with experienced mothers who have successfully balanced motherhood, career, and personal growth, providing a nurturing space […]

The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) has opened entries for the 2026 International Schools Essay Competition and Debate,inviting young voices worldwide to explore creative ideas on “Sustainability Culture.” The competition, free to enter, provides a global stage for students aged 7 to 18 to express how individuals, communities, and nations can build a culture that […]

The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has announced the 13th edition of its Continental Essay Competition, inviting young Africans to share their ideas on how harmonised standards can reduce trade barriers and strengthen fair trade across the continent and beyond. This annual competition encourages students to think critically about Africa’s economic future, sustainable development, and […]

The REAL Centre (University of Cambridge) and ESSA have launched a research grant opportunity to support Africa-based foundational learning research, offering up to US$15,000 per award for researchers working in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia. The initiative is designed to strengthen locally led education research and provide evidence to inform policy and practice. Table of Contents  What You’ll Receive […]

The Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 edition, spotlighting visionary startups and founders driving innovation, inclusion, and transformation across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. YASR is a student-led and alumni-supported initiative by Yale University that annually celebrates startups shaping the continent’s economic and technological future. The platform aims to amplify African entrepreneurial stories, connect innovators to […]

Google is offering free Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) courses through its Cloud Skills Boost platform — designed to equip learners with the skills needed to thrive in the future of technology. The courses are 100% free, self-paced, and come with official Google certificates upon completion. Whether you’re a beginner or have intermediate experience in AI, this program provides hands-on labs and practical […]

Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) Fellowship, is a fully funded professional programme dedicated to building African leadership in green finance. Led by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and supported by the African Climate Foundation (ACF), this fellowship is designed to equip policy, research and industry professionals with the tools to drive sustainable […]

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, has launched the Future Builders Fund, a scholarship programme aimed at empowering high-potential but under-resourced students across Nigeria in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. According to a statement, the pilot initiative is designed to remove financial and structural barriers that often prevent brilliant students […]

The United Nations Global Compact has opened applications for the 2026 SDG Innovation Accelerator, a nine-month programme created to empower young professionals to design business solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a unique opportunity for companies within the UN Global Compact network to build in-house leaders capable of driving sustainability, innovation […]

The Data Science to Advance Women’s Health Fellowship is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort. This nine-month programme supports early-career African women researchers dedicated to improving women’s health through data-driven research and innovation. Twenty women from Eastern and Southern Africa will be selected to join a community of scientists, mentors and global health […]