Project Inspire Africa

One in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria;the gap to bridge in education is massive. But each step we take in the right direction makes the difference. This month on Project- Inspire,we spoke with Joseph Effiong(Founder of Golden Schools and Executive Director of Make A Life Foundation) about the action he is taking to bridge this gap. Below is the excerpt of our interview PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Joseph : I am Joseph Effiong, a Teacher who's poised to imbue solutions in every learner and a social entrepreneur who's concerned about providing quality education for low-income commmunities. I am 29 years old and I hail from Inua-Abasi Effiat, Mbo L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience.   Joseph:I   grew up away from my parental home. I spent my childhood in the hands of a Priest who my Mum said I fell in love with as a child. Growing up in the hands of a strict disci...

From one of the toughest countries in Africa, one African youth is inspiring hundreds of youths across 30 nations of the world to take action against violence, gender inequality and climate change. Today, we are glad to introduce Nyembo Jay, founder of Impact Youth Sustainability (IYS), Congo as he shares with us about his work and the journey so far. Can we meet you? I am Nyembo Salumu Jay. I am a 24 years old citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Briefly tell us about briefly your childhood experience. I was born in a tiny village where I grew with a lot of fun memories. I was a confident child. I loved football and played it even to the detriment of my studies. It was after my playmates moved to another class while I failed that I realized how unwise my decision has been. Not all my memories as a child was pleasant but thank God I learnt early to dream big and move on. What’s your educational background? I attended Hakima Primary School and Kaumo Institute for my primary and ...