Pillar 02

Equipping Africa with knowledge and skills for a changing world.

Our Education & Skills Development pillar invests in the capabilities that people need to participate fully in economic, civic and social life — from foundational literacy to advanced digital and leadership skills.

Digital LiteracyLeadership DevelopmentTVETFinancial LiteracyLifelong LearningYouth Education

Focus Areas

Pillar 02 — Education & Skills Development

Our work in Education & Skills Development

Our Education & Skills Development pillar invests in the capabilities that people need to participate fully in economic, civic and social life — from foundational literacy to advanced digital and leadership skills.

We believe that education is the most powerful lever for long-term development. By investing in knowledge and skills across all ages and contexts, we help individuals unlock opportunities and communities build their own futures.

Education & Skills Development Pillar
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Programme Areas

What we do in Education & Skills Development

Digital Literacy & Tech Skills

Equipping individuals with foundational and advanced digital skills to participate in the modern economy and access online opportunities.

Leadership Development

Building the next generation of African leaders through structured leadership programmes, mentorship and civic engagement opportunities.

Technical & Vocational Training

Delivering practical TVET programmes that equip young people with in-demand trade and vocational skills aligned with labour market needs.

Financial Literacy

Teaching individuals to manage personal finances, access credit, save effectively and make informed financial decisions for themselves and their families.

Lifelong Learning

Creating accessible learning pathways for adults across all ages — including those who missed formal education opportunities earlier in life.

Youth Education Support

Targeted support for young people in and out of school, including tutoring, career guidance and transition-to-work programmes.

Why It Matters

The opportunity within Education & Skills Development

We believe that education is the most powerful lever for long-term development. By investing in knowledge and skills across all ages and contexts, we help individuals unlock opportunities and communities build their own futures.

Knowledge that lasts

Our programmes focus on deep, applicable learning — not surface-level training that fades when the programme ends.

Tech-enabled delivery

We use digital platforms to reach learners beyond urban centres, making quality education accessible wherever people are.

Linked to opportunity

We connect learning directly to enterprise, employment and community leadership pathways — so skills translate to real outcomes.

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