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As we conclude the NEF SDGs Week highlights in #Cameroon and Central Africa, we express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Mama Foupouagnigni, President of AIMS Cameroon and Chief Academic Officer of AIMS Network, for his leadership in mobilizing his team and key stakeholders within the education, training, and innovation ecosystem in Cameroon for an impactful full-day event at AIMS Cameroon. As part of the event, AIMS Cameroon hosted a workshop on the role of universities and STEM education in advancing SDGs. The event brought together a diverse group of over 100 participants, including women, youth-led organizations, people with disabilities, entrepreneurs, and academics. Key speakers, including esteemed professors, delivered inspiring talks on the impact of research and leadership in driving innovation, sustainable resource use, and global partnerships toward achieving the SDGs. Thanks Dr. D.Sc. Abebe Geletu for your valuable contributions to this conversation and the overall success of the event. The workshop also featured a youth innovation showcase, highlighting an electric wheelchair with a solar charging system designed to provide affordable and efficient mobility solutions for physically challenged students and parents. Watch the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dAr7Xz2q. Special thanks to the AIMS Cameroon team, led by Prof. Mama Foupouagnigni, for driving this initiative and opening a dialogue through his center’s students about the SDGs. William and Flora Hewlett Foundation #NEFAfricaSDGsWeek #Innovation? #YouthEmpowerment #YouthInAction #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #STEMForAfrica #InnovateForImpact

We continue our NEF Africa SDGs Week country highlights in the Central Africa region, with today's focus on Cameroon! The Cameroon SDGs Week brought together youth to explore the country’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030. The event featured an interactive skill-building workshop on STEM and SDGs, led by esteemed speakers and partners. A special thank you to NEF Ambassador Tonjock Rosemary Kinge for her dedication and efforts in making this event a success! Watch the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dAWZZNBx William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, AIMS Cameroon, Prof. Mama Foupouagnigni

For our final country highlight of the NEF Africa SDGs Week in the West Africa region, we turn our focus to the Republic of Guinea! WATCH – https://lnkd.in/dBvENbTZ This special highlight captures key speakers and panels discussing various SDGs, alongside an inspiring youth sensitization on the power of innovation to tackle Africa’s challenges. The event in Guinea also featured an exciting showcase of IoT innovations led by young changemakers. A huge thank you to NEF Ambassador Haby DIALLO for spearheading a successful event! William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Continuing our country-specific video series in West Africa, we bring you key moments from the NEF Africa SDGs Week in Senegal! Led by NEF Ambassador Arame THIAM, with support from African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Sénégal, the event featured three days of impactful activities focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants engaged with various partners to explore the objectives of each goal and their role in advancing Agenda 2030. Watch the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dfwPKKMU William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Prof. Mouhamed Moustapha Fall

Spotlight on Ghana | NEF Africa SDGs Week Moving to West Africa region of our country-specific video series, we start with the key highlights of Ghana. The Ghana SDGs Week focused on empowering young women under the theme "Girl's Vision for the Future." One of the activities brought together 55 brilliant girls, who were engaged in exploring key Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. Watch the highlights: https://lnkd.in/dZcZUtwi A special thank you to NEF Ambassador Kelvin Ashie for leading this impactful initiative! William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Kicking off country-specific key highlights of the NEF Africa SDGs Week! We are starting our country highlights with Morocco, representing the North Africa Region! With over 150 participants, including vibrant young changemakers, the launch event emphasized the pivotal role of African youth, including Moroccan youth, in shaping a sustainable future for the continent. Special thanks to the NEF Ambassador: Lahcen EL YOUSSFI who is available to share more about what happened in Morocco during the event. ?? Watch the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dcV__Baj William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

NEF invites you to hear directly from the NEF Ambassadors who led the NEF Africa SDGs Week last October across 15 African countries in this special acknowledgment video to the event's main sponsor, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, for their support in implementing this impactful initiative. In the video, the NEF Ambassadors express their enthusiasm and gratitude in a beautiful blend of African languages—celebrating the rich diversity and culture that made SDGs Week a truly transformative experience. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/di39RDFz Stay tuned as we share country-specific key highlights, showcasing the depth and breadth of the impact of NEF #Africa #SDGs Week.

Following the implementation of NEF Africa Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Week, the impact of this initiative continues to be felt across the continent. With over 60% of participants being African youth, more than 5,000 in-person attendees, and a TV and radio audience exceeding 100,000, the NEF Africa SDGs Week served as a powerful platform for showcasing youth-led innovations and fostering conversations that address sustainable development challenges in #Africa. We recognize and appreciate everyone’s contribution in making this event a success across the 15 hosting African countries. Your efforts have empowered countless young Africans and proven that, together, we can drive meaningful change. We call on all partners to join forces in championing the next generation of leaders and innovators as they shape a sustainable future for Africa! A special thanks to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation for their support.

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and WorldQuant University (WQU) have a shared mission - to support qualified talent in developing their advanced technical and quantitative skills. It’s why we are delighted to partner with WQU, a global not-for-profit making quantitative and technical skills accessible to learners worldwide by removing the barriers of cost and geography. The University supports qualified, globally-distributed learners entirely for free, with fully online, rigorous courses set in a collaborative, academic environment. Together, we aim to expand access to quality education and innovative programs, equipping talented learners with the tools to tackle global challenges through data science, financial engineering, artificial intelligence, and more. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to fostering the next generation of problem solvers and change-makers on the continent. Stay tuned for updates on our joint initiatives! #PartnershipForImpact #GlobalEducation #NextEinstein #AfricasEinsteins #STEMEducation #WorldQuantUniversity #AIMS

Dr. Charles Lebon Mberi Kimpolo, Director of the AIMS Industry Initiative and Head of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF), alongside Sanera Maharaj, NEF Ambassador to South Africa, are actively participating in this year’s "Science Forum South Africa" in Pretoria. The conference will spotlight youth-led innovations driving sustainable development across Africa, echoing the themes of the recent NEF Africa SDGs Week. Attendees can look forward to interactive sessions with regional and global partners, focusing on empowering African youth through science, technology, and innovation. African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Science Forum South Africa #YouthInnovation #ScienceForum #SustainableDevelopment