Project Inspire Africa

Mulenga Chilekwa is a Zambian citizen whose desire is to see disadvantaged and vulnerable people live up their highest potentials. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa,she tells her story. Can we meet you? My name is Mulenga Chilekwa,a 23-years-old Zambian who loves reading novels and singing. Tell us briefly your childhood experience I was born in Mpika Zambia the central part of Africa and lived there. I am the third child in a family of 8. Growing up we faced a lot of challenges finacially. I decided while growing up that I was going to do things differently and creatively since I didn't have other factors in my favor.  What’s your educational background? I attended Fikulii Primary School where I did my grade 1-3 before proceeding to Ndeke Primary and Secondary School in Lusaka where I completed grade 3-12. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in public administration and library information science at the University of Zambia. I also several professional ...

Ruth Ki was born in a community that didn't support educating the girl child. But she thrived to break the bias and is today helping young people in rural communities rise above their limitations and achieve their dreams. In this interview with Project_Inspire, Ruth shares her story. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?    Ruth : I am Ruth Sunday Ki,an indigene of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. I am the founder of Right Culture Development Initiative, a non-profit organisation based in Jos. I am currently undergoing my one year compulsory national youth service at the Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State. I am passionate about youth and community development. I love to see young people excel in all their endeavours. I am a cyber security enthusiast and a development consultant.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood?    Ruth :Growing up was hard for me and my siblings because of the belief that girls are not supposed to access formal ...

With the leadership deficit in Africa,Gift Siagumpa has refused to sit on the sidelines and complain. He started the Master-Mind Leadership Foundation to help raise the next generation of Zambian leaders. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Gift shares the joy and struggles in his journey. Can we meet you? My name is Gift Siagumpa, aged 34, Zambian and I enjoy writing, networking in the quest to learn more from others and providing solutions to societal problems. Tell us briefly your childhood experience. As a child , I was privileged to be provided with the basics of life including a good education from one of the best schools in my time. I was also privileged to have parents who were involved in my life. My father was very intentional about parenting. He used to schedule coaching sessions with me and lived out what he taught. He is my biggest inspiration. What’s your educational background?  I began my education journey at Maamba Private School, that is, from Pre-sc...

Kayode believes that a people of good conscience will make a good nation and this is his motivation for starting I have Conscience Foundation. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Kayode talks about his journey and prospects . PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Kayode : I am Asher Kayode Adewumi,the CEO of I Have Conscience Foundation. I'm from Kwara State. I am the first child of my family. I'm married and blessed with two children.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience.  Kayode : I lost my father at the tender age of 5 and that cause a separation between me,my sibling and my mum because I had to move in with an uncle in another city. He took care of me, sponsored my education and inculcated good values in me even though he too was young and single. However, none of us could replace the lack of parental care and love, but I am eternally grateful for how far he has brought me.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational backgroun...

Esther Zayum is a young Nigerian committed to alleviating the plight of vulnerable women and children. Through her nonprofit organization,Esther is at the forefront of creating safe spaces for women and children to attain their highest potentials.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Esther : My name is Esther Zayum, born into the family of Dr. Umaru Adah Gwamna. I hail from Rubochi in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from University of Mkar, in Benue State. I am also member of the Young Nigeria Writer’s Association and the founder of the Amazon Healing for Women and Children Empowerment Initiative (AHWOCEI). I am the CEO of House of AdielaZee, a unisex clothing outlet. I am married to Dr. Zayum Inusa Lodaam.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood experience. Esther  : I had an awesome childhood experience even though my parents were very strict and never spared the ...

Rita Moyo, is a 26-years-old citizen of Zimbabwe who is working to end teenage pregnancy and early child marriage in rural communities in Zimbabwe even in the face of cultural acceptance. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa,Rita tells her story. Can we meet you? My name is Rita Moyo, a 26-years-old citizen of Zimbabwe. I love reading and I am a lover of history and economics.  Tell us briefly your childhood experience I grew up under an extended family setup in Midlands Province of Zimbabwe in a place called Silobela where small scale farming was prevalent.  What’s your educational background? I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Namibia, a National Certificate in leadership, a Certificate in Basic Counseling, Intellectual Property, and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights. I attended my primary school at Totololo Primary school which was 2.5km away from our farm so we had to walk every day either winter or summer. I then proceeded from High ...

In the face of environmental degradation and unemployment,Ange Imanishimwe is creating thousands of jobs through biodiversity conservation in Rwanda. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa,Ange shares his story and its impacts in Rwandan communities.  Can we meet you?   My name is Dr Ange Imanishimwe, PhD, a 35-year-old Rwandan citizen. I love watching the wildlife and mobilization on biodiversity conservation.    Tell us briefly your childhood experience. From a young age, I committed to creating a good change in my community by integrating biodiversity conservation, community health, agriculture, entrepreneurship, climate protection, and sustainable development in Rwanda. When I was a child, I was used to watch the animals especially birds and grasshoppers and was amazed by discovering what the nature has. I remember that I was used to forbid the kids from destructing the nests of the birds and from killing the animals. No wonder today I am a ...

From working to achieve equal access to opportunities for girls to setting up a low-cost school for girls,Dennis Anzaku Tsakpa is inspiring of the next generation of women to dare to dream. In this interview with Project_Inspire,Dennis tells his story .    PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?   Dennis : I am Dennis Anzaku Tsakpa, a 34-years-old, indigene of the Eggon tribe in Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us about your childhood?   Dennis : I spent most of my childhood in Keffi and Lafia Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. As a child, I watched my mum shuffle between school, work (teacher) and (family), and she was excellent at it. Because of his job as School Principal with the Ministry of Education, my dad was always on the move as a result of transfers and when it was possible, we also moved with him. He became a principal at a very young age. My dad was so dedicated to his job that one would think he was wor...

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...