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Tairu
Inspiring Youth to better their communities DOTYouth Tairu Kujabi founded YES Africa Foundation. With the help of a local board, Tairu set up YES Africa in memory of his father, a remarkable Gambian, Salifu Kujabi. Salifu dedicated his life to the service, inspiration, and support of the young people both in The Gambia and across […]
Walter
Walter Rubangakene never thought he would run his own business. Now he’s a successful agricultural entrepreneur who mentors others in launching their businesses. Growing up in Gulu in northern Uganda, life was uncertain. A long war had taken a heavy toll on the region, and many northern Ugandans lived in displacement camps, where opportunities were […]
Lulu
When Shaat Lulu King’ori participated in a DOT Tanzania social enterprise competition in 2016, her idea immediately stood out. She was enthusiastic and had a clear understanding of a need in her community and how she could solve it. Many schools in Tanzania do not have the resources to give their students access to technology. […]
Kalkidan
Kalkidan Lakew knows it’s not easy for women in Ethiopia to pursue entrepreneurship. “Business in Ethiopia is dominated by men, especially business that requires risk-taking. Startup businesses are left to men while small-scale and other informal business types are seen as being a woman’s domain,” says Kalkidan. The research supports her. In 2012, Ethiopia ranked […]