africa's young population

According to data from the World Economic Forum, the world’s youngest countries are all in Africa. Such a large number of young people presents both a challenge and opportunity for the continent.

While the population of the rest of the world is shrinking, Africa's young population is booming.Nearly 60 percent of Africans are under the age of 25.

For African nations and economies to unlock productivity and innovation, they need to invest in young people’s health and education in order to cut poverty, create opportunities, and generate prosperity. Human capital is not a magic bullet, but it has played a pivotal role in the success of emerging economies around the world.

This pay it forward programme is ONLY open to:

• Young African Female Youth or those identifying as female.
• Aged between 10-23 years.
• Born or living in any African Country.
• All African Female Youth of all/different races, ethnicities, languages, skin colour, backgrounds, demographics, education, religious beliefs, cultural beliefs, socio-economic status, disability/ability, personality and spiritual beliefs.
• With an existing or working towards a business idea/innovation.
• Working individually or as a group.
• From all sector or industry.
• With clarity on what problem the innovation or solution will solve.
• Providing, supporting or solving at least one of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).