Foreword

addresses inequalities and poverty by creating new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. The UNFCCC suggests that investments in green innovation have the potential to generate significant returns for Africa. By 2030, scaling up renewable energy deployment could create over 2 million jobs across the continent. Furthermore, transitioning to a circular economy could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% in key sectors, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.

A commendable move towards alternative economies has been noted in some parts of the African region. Africa however stands at a crossroads, having to find the intricate balance between embracing green innovation and circular economies or continuing with traditional economies to alleviate poverty. The answer may lie in looking at our challenges holistically to be able to come up with solutions that factor in all elements of our society.

By fostering creativity, collaboration, and commitment towards sustainability, African nations can chart a course towards a brighter tomorrow for generations to come. From the diferent corners of our continent, we are thrilled to share with you stories from the change-makers leading the charge in green innovation!

Lorraine Kinnear

Youth Impact celebrates 10 years of connecting youth to life-changing information!

Local NGO Youth Impact recently marked its 10th anniversary with a series of regional activations, including celebratory 10km walks, speeches and performances.

Youth Impact was founded in Botswana in 2014 with young staff members. A decade on, it now employs over people and has become one of Botswana’s youth-serving organisations. The NGO, which was pr known as Young 1ove, works hand in hand with ments to deliver foundational education and health p to young people. In Botswana, it implements programs out of 10 regions.

Doing what works

Youth Impact currently delivers three programs: Teaching the Right Level (TaRL), ConnectEd and Zones. “W about doing what works - all our programs evidence-based, proven to work and constantly being and optimized” says Co-founder Noam Angrist.

2 million lessons delivered

To date, Youth Impact has delivered over 2 million lessons over 200,000 youth. It is committed to ‘taking Botswana the world’ - sharing lessons learnt and expertise about ous, rapid research in the social sector throughout Africa beyond. So far, Youth Impact has worked in 19 countries, with more on the horizon. Co-founder Moitshepi Matsheng says “I am so proud of how far we’ve come, and so about the next decade for Youth Impact!”.

For more information please visit: www.youth-impact.org