Kenya has a staggering 10 million youth in the active labor force, with a whopping 31.45% either under-employed or completely unemployed. The under-employed, who often work less than 40 hours a week, are desperate to clock in more hours if only the opportunities existed.

Yet, this nationwide struggle for employment pales in comparison to the grim reality faced by the youth in Kakuma.

What most don't immediately realize is that Studio Exakt has been an instrumental partner for the Creative Gateway project right from the start. Since the inception of our project, Studio Exakt has been actively involved, providing invaluable support and guidance not only to the technical team but also to the students themselves.

It's safe to say that our 3D modeling class couldn't have taken off the way it has without the unwavering support of Studio Exakt!

As we stand at the threshold of a brand-new year, the excitement within the Ambitious Africa team is palpable and contagious!

Reflecting on the extraordinary journey we traversed in the past year at our Creative Gateway program, it's impossible not to be filled with pride and enthusiasm.

As a vital member of the Creative Gateway Program media team, Fidele has been instrumental in shaping and amplifying the voice of the Creative Gateway program. His camera is more than just a device; it's a storyteller in a world where people often see refugees as numbers, where life in Kakuma can be tough.

The official launch of the Creative Gateway program was a day characterized by joy, camaraderie, and the promise of brighter tomorrows. Truly, the day’s festivities will be etched in the collective memory of this community for generations to come.

As we look back on this extraordinary event, the journey that led to this grand day was nothing short of extraordinary. The path was filled with hurdles, but with every obstacle overcome, the desire to make a difference only burned brighter.

It's a testament to the indomitable spirit of Kakuma's youth and the unwavering dedication of our partners and supporters.

In a vibrant corner of Kakuma, a new chapter of hope and transformation is being written. Nordic Capital's recent collaboration with Ambitious Africa's Creative Gateway program in Kakuma has begun to illuminate the aspirations of young learners.

The Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme in partnership with the Southern Africa Innovation Collective, Accelerated Growth for MSMEs in Zambia Programme, Think Africa, and Ambitious.Africa are organizing the Official Slush 2021 Side Event, Rethink Africa: Expanding Opportunities through Technology and Collaboration.

By Rufaro Kaviya - 2021 closes off the two-year mark since the beginning of Ambitious.Africa’s ‘small’ venture with the big ambition to drive collaborative change between the African continent and the Nordics. Since the turn of the year, the organization has seen more success across all sectors of its operation.

Ambitious.Africa is organizing a webinar dedicated to financial literacy for young women, in collaboration with Women’s Bank, the community and fund managed by Finn Church Aid, the largest organization for international aid in Finland.

Ambitious.Africa partners with Hanken School of Economics, Wärtsilä, UNDP, and Hanken ES, for a seven-week course built by students, for students. Its purpose is to innovate new entrepreneurial solutions and drive positive change to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Ambitious.Africa and Entnest are organizing a workshop about the importance of networking.

Ambitious.Africa partners up with Soprano group, leading Nordic private training company.

We are partnering with Hack for Earth foundation ahead of their hackathon organized in collaboration with the UN and the Swedish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Ambitious.Africa, a young initiative that aspires to be the bridge between Africa and the Nordics, partnered up with the technology group Wärtsilä.

Ambitious.Africa and Wärtsilä have joined in a strategic partnership based on their mutual values and goals towards supporting youth in Africa and Europe in international collaboration towards a sustainable future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are the key to a sustainable future. Empowerment is a fundamental right that everyone should have equal access to since it has the power to transform society by embracing diversity as something beautiful. Women today face several social and societal difficulties based on their gender alone: gender biases, stereotypes, norms, and oppression. Through equal participation in education, politics, economics, and society overall, women gain the confidence they deserve. Because women can - and women will.

Impact Consultancy connects university students with African startups for mutually beneficial and meaningful collaborations. A telling example is a consultancy of business student Tiia Sinisalo’s for Zambian startup Dawa Health, a cooperation that bore fruit on a professional and human level.

Nordic Startup School hosted a workshop together with Framlabs and Ambitious Africa on September 16th for startups with the aim of accelerating the tech ecosystem in Africa and build profitable businesses.