5 reasons technology world needs more geek girls

Every week, African Start-Up follows entrepreneurs in various countries across the continent to see how they are working to make their business dreams become reality. (CNN) — "It was like taking a big leap of faith." That’s how Regina Agyare describes her decision back in 2012 to leave her well-paid job at a major international …

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Introducing The FORBES 30 Under 30: Social Entrepreneurs, Class Of 2014

As you might imagine, the competition to join our second annual list of 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs was incredibly tough. To arrive at the final list, my colleague Prerna Sinha and I collected and reviewed more than 100 applications. Next the candidates went before our distinguished judges: Jeff Skoll, the philanthropist and social entrepreneur; …

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The Promise of Social Investment in Africa

WHY PHILANTHROPISTS NEED TO CONTINUE TO INVEST IN AND ALONGSIDE AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS In the process of drawing parallels between current Africa-focused philanthropy and the colonial era, author Paul Theroux’s recent article, “Africa’s Aid Mess,” ignores much of the success of high-potential organizations and initiatives driven by Africans and philanthropists in Africa and across …

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