Project Inspire Africa

Adek desires to see a nation where young people are equipped to make informed choices. Through her nonprofit organization, she is creating opportunities for young people to learn and be equipped to drive positive social change. In this interview with Project-Inspire,Adek tells her story.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Adek : My name is Adek Anthony Bassey, a 28-years-old female from Cross River State, Ikom LGA, Nigeria. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience Adek : I had an interesting childhood. I was the only child for 9 years and I enjoyed all the love, pampering and attention that was available in the family. Even though I was loved, I wanted to be a male child if I had my way because of how I saw the society place less value on a female child. I also had my share of struggles but I am still here.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background? Adek : My parents placed premium on education irrespective of our financial status. I attend...

Every child is specially gifted and capable of doing great things. In South Africa,Lesego is encouraging innovative education through STEMI for children in underprivileged communities. In this interview,Lesego shares deeply about her journey from journalism to social entrepreneurship. Can we meet you? My name is Lesego Shakira Masethe, a 34-year-old South African citizen. I love collecting books, painting and aqua life. Tell us briefly your childhood experience. A lot of experiences shaped my childhood. I remember in 2000 during my validation ceremony in grade 7, all my classmates came wearing new clothes accompanied by both parents; but I who was one of the smartest kids in class, wore my mother's clothes, from head to toe and I was embarrassed. And on top of that, my mother was not even around because she had to work. As I grew older, I realized how privileged I was because my parents sacrificed everything to take us (I and my siblings) to a private school to get a better educati...

From childhood, Ratidzo Mutangadura found her voice and is today using same to help women and girls in Zimbabwe discover themselves and grow beyond the things that seeks to keep them down. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Ratidzo shares about her works and its impact in Zimbabwean communities . Can we meet you? My name is Ratidzo Mutangadura, a 23-year-old Zimbabwean. I love watching or reading history documentaries and keeping in touch with the reproductive issues. Tell us briefly your childhood experience. I grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe and had an upbringing of great diversity in an environment that had aspects of both traditional and non-traditional African perspectives. I was raised with the freedom to question the status quo, agree or disagree even at home, however in a respectful manner. Growing up I realized that this was not the case for most young people, particularly women. Regardless there were still circumstances outside my relatively liberal immediate environm...

Dirug Samuel,creator of the first mobile application that allows people to report rape cases from their smartphones in Nigeria has been at the forefront of increasing access to education and entrepreneurial skills for vulnerable children and women through his nonprofit organization. In this interview, Dirug Samuel shares about his motivation and how far the journey has been. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Samuel : My name is Dirug Samuel Yugoro, I am 28 years old. I come from Adamawa State, Nigeria. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us about your childhood? Samuel : I am the youngest boy in a family of six (three boys and three girls). I am very close to my mum because of my undefined health condition. I was born in Mayo Belwa, a small town in Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria where I had my elementary education (though it wasn’t the best form of education) because I went to a school with thatch classes and sat on brick seat.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational backgroun...

Zohlanga Gaseb believes that every child deserves to learn whether through formal or non-formal education. Through Purple Pencil Foundation, she is reaching out to rural children and encouraging a reading culture in Namibia’s unreached children. In this interview, she speaks about her journey. Can we meet you? My name is Zohlanga Gaseb. I am a Namibian Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur. Tell us briefly your childhood experience I am the last of six children raised by both parents. My parents were pro-school and I had no choice but to go to school. We did a lot of things together as a family.  I travelled a lot with my family and sports was a must and it paid off today. What’s your educational background?  I attended Westside High School,Swakopmund for my primary and secondary education. After there, I proceeded to the University of Namibia where I obtained a degree in Law. What are your contributions towards making your country a better place? I run a non-governmental organizatio...

Ololade Ogunnubi is an award-winning scholar and social entrepreneur working to ensure safe spaces and equal opportunities for underprivileged children. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Ololade talks about the work she is doing through her nonprofit organization.     PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Ololade : I am Ololade Ogunnubi, an accountant, social worker, Gender Based Violence Advocate, Women and Girls Right Defender, an anti-corruption and social welfare activist. Founder Lola Cater For The Needy Foundation (LC4NF), Convener LolaVersation and CEO of Lola Grand Cakes and Events. I am from Lagos State.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience.   Ololade : My childhood wasn’t much fun, I grew up in a family of 6, the eldest of 4 siblings. My parents gave us everything they could afford and took us out to places like the cinema, to the beach, eatery and many more, in Mum’s words “so that guys won’t entice you with all these”...

When we(Busaosowo Foundation) launched Africa Development Series(ADS) in September of 2020,one of our concerns was finding the right speakers to bring on board for each cohort. Our team has continued to give its best in sourcing for the right speakers in the last one year.  We have done it again this time as we are set to host the 5th Cohort on the 14th and 15th September 2021 by 4pm Nigerian Time. If you are an NGO leader anywhere in Africa,join us as we inspire ourselves to create real and measurable impacts. Register now: http://bit.ly/adscohort5

Actions they say speak louder than words. In the face of the unemployment crisis in Africa, Christopher Christian is breaking barriers and connecting graduates with employment opportunities in Botswana. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Christian shares his story of hope and impact. Can we meet you? I am Christopher Christian Seagateng. I am 33 years old, a citizen of Botswana. My hobbies are reading, writing, dancing, singing and travelling. Tell us briefly your childhood experience . Growing up, I was always fascinated by people around me who brought change even in its smallest form. This developed in me a yearning to drive change as I started to question uncommon occurrences in my community. It was inevitable that my career path would lead me to youth empowerment activism and leadership where I enjoy bringing out the best from young people whilst I gain growth from their personal experience. As the first child in a family of five, I learnt to take the lead and charge of...

As we continue to battle the activities of scammers in Nigeria, Ayanfeoluwa Goodness is encouraging youths to deploy digital skills towards problem solving instead of fraud. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Goodness brings us into world. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Goodness : My name is Ayanfeoluwa Goodness. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience. Goodness  : I was born and raised in Ekiti State. I had a wonderful childhood being an introvert and a pastor’s kid.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background?    Goodness : I attended College of Education Staff School and Amoye Grammar School all in Ekiti State for my primary and secondary school education. I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Ibadan pursuing a bachelor’s degree in.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What are your contributions towards making Nigeria a better place?  Goodness : Looking around, I noticed that a lot of young people who are tal...

Every three months, we gather together 20-30 youths leading change in 11 African Countries for idea sharing, collaboration and skills development. Cohort 5 of the Africa Development Series holds from 14-15th September,2021; 4pm Nigerian Time. If you are an NGO leader, this opportunity is for you. Register Now bit.ly/adscohort5

As founder of Destiny Scholarship Trust,Chiedza Juru continues to advocate for quality education and support young Zimbabweans to pursue their dreams unhindered. In this chat with Project Inspire Africa,Chiezda sheds light into her journey . Can we meet you? My name is Chiedza Juru, a 31-year old Zimbabwean and Founder of Destiny Scholarship Trust. I also double as a founding trustee of Institute of Chartered Accountants Vimbiso Scholarship Trust. My hobbies are reading and farming. Tell us briefly your childhood experience . I was raised in a family of four children, in a small town called Masvingo. My late father was an educated and disciplined man who valued education. He always emphasized the importance of education and the doors it could open for us. He would make sure that our school fees were paid on time and would be waiting for the school report at the end of each term. My mother who comes from Lesotho, was a teacher and a great giver who also valued education. My father pass...

From pain to purpose,Audrey Mukoro have defied all odds against her and is today living a life that inspires hope in others. Through Audrey Sickle Cell Foundation,she has become a beacon of hope in the sickle cell community supporting people living with sickle cell to live better lives. In this interview with Project_Inspire, Audrey talks about her journey     PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Audrey : My name is Audrey Mukoro, a 36-year-old teacher and social entrepreneur residing in Delta State.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience. Audrey : My childhood was an interesting one; it was a mixture of pampering and bullying all at the same time. I was pampered by my parents and loved ones while the bullying came from my peers who felt I was getting too much attention. I was diagnosed with sickle cell disorder at three years of age. This is the reason why I was treated very gently by my family.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educ...

After been told that Basketball doesn’t have a future, Innocent remained committed to his vision of transforming lives through Basketball. Today through Graduate2Greatness Basketball Academy™ (G2G), Innocent is raising global champions from local communities in Nigeria. In this interview with Project_Inspire, Innocent shares his story.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Innocent : I am Odianosen Innocent Bizjames, 39 years of age and from Edo State, Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us about your childhood?   Innocent : I had an interesting childhood. I was born and raised in Gombe State. My experiences as a child help shaped my adulthood and I am grateful to God for such a childhood.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What is your educational background like?   Innocent : I attended Gombe High School,Gombe State and Ikenne Community College,Ikenne,Ogun State for my primary and secondary school education respectively. I was admitted into University of Benin to study c...