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Hello #thrivingfriends, Meet Captain Festus Yeboah Asuamah, a Ghanaian military officer on a mission to cycle 250km in a single day to advocate for cyclist safety in Ghana. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, he will ride from Accra to Kumasi in memory of Akpene Adzo Ahadzie, a KNUST level 600 student whose life was tragically cut short in a cycling accident in 2024. This journey is more than just a test of endurance, it’s a powerful call for safer roads and improved policies to protect cyclists in Ghana. Let’s support this mission, spread awareness, and push for change. Share this message to amplify his efforts and make a difference! ????♂? For support or enquiries contact 0551042419 Follow us Thriving Generation Africa for more inspiring stories #RideForSafety #SaferRoads #InLovingMemory #CyclistSafetyinGhana #thrivinggenerationafrica #cycling

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet Richard Turere, a young Kenyan innovator, who developed the "Lion Lights," a revolutionary wildlife conservation technology that uses flashing LED lights to protect livestock from lion attacks. This smart farming solution helps rural farmers safeguard their animals while promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing human-wildlife conflict. At just 11 years old, Turere noticed that lions feared moving lights so he began experimenting with different electrical appliances to create an LED flashing light system that deters lions from approaching and attacking animal enclosures. The invention was originally an indicator box that could only turn lights on and off, so Turere continued to refine it by programming unique light sequences to prevent lions from learning the patterns. The system primarily uses solar energy and can be combined with wind energy for cloudy conditions. It successfully scares lions away from livestock by placing the lights about 15 meters apart around an animal enclosure and using them to mimic human movement. His groundbreaking idea gained global recognition, and in 2013, he delivered an inspiring TED Talk about his innovation. Today, Lion Lights are widely used, advancing environmentally friendly farming, wildlife protection, and community-driven conservation efforts. Keep #thriving Richard Follow Richard Turere on #LinkedIn Follow us Thriving Generation Africa for more inspiring stories #thrivinggenerationafrica #africa #invention #innovation #wildlife #lionslight

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet Kwaku Sylvester, the 27-year-old Ghanaian fabricator who Built a Robust Jeep Wrangler-inspired vehicle from scrap metals from his shop to aid farmers in navigating their fields. Sylvester built the 'Buffalo' Wrangler from scratch, from the design, and fixed the engine's body with a mechanic's help. He invested Ghc 50 000 in building his first car and hopes to expand into building more cars to help farmers from his village, Asesewa, in the eastern region of Ghana. Sylvester dreams of sharing his knowledge and skills with the youth who aspire to learn about technology and engineering. Keep #thriving Sylvester. Thriving Generation Africa for more inspiring stories #thrivinggenerationafrica #thrivinggeneration #Wrangler #engineering #ghanaianinnovator #cars

Hello #thrivingfriends, Meet William Kamkwamba, popularly known as "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind". When William was 15, he built a windmill out of scrap materials and bicycle parts that provided power to his farmland home in Malawi. Kamkwamba then expanded his windmills to pump water and start irrigating the crops that had suffered from a drought that hit his village at the time. which led him to drop out of school due to financial hardship. However, Kamkwamba continued his studies independently, borrowing books from a small library in his village. One of the books, an American textbook titled "Using Energy," inspired him to build a windmill that could power his family’s home. This remarkable achievement not only powered his family's appliances but also brought hope to his village. His story gained international attention, leading to opportunities for further education and the co-authoring of his memoir, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," published in 2009. The book has been translated into multiple languages and was adapted into a film in 2019. News of Kamkwamba’s success spread, first appearing in The Daily Times, a newspaper in Malawi, and then in newspapers and on websites all over the world. Kamkwamba is the co-founder of the Moving Windmills Project, an organization that works with residents of the Masitala area on such projects as drilling wells for clean water and installing solar panels at schools and community centers to provide consistent electricity. The organization also works with young Malawians to create simple solutions to everyday farming challenges. Check out the Moving Windmills Project: https://lnkd.in/djQJTFg Follow Moving Windmills Project on Linkedin Follow us Thriving Generation Africa for more inspiring story #thrivinggeneration #windmill #inventor #enterprenuer #memoir #malawi

Meet Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who has made history by becoming Ghana's first female vice president. This is a woman who has strived to be the first in many areas. In 2018, she was appointed Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa, based in Zimbabwe, further exemplifying her leadership in higher education as the first Ghanaian to be appointed to the role. Long before entering politics, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang etched her name in Ghana’s academic history by becoming the first female Vice-Chancellor of a public university. In 2008, she was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), one of Ghana’s premier institutions of higher learning. Her tenure at UCC was marked by innovation and transformation, as she spearheaded initiatives to expand academic programs, improve faculty development, and enhance the university’s infrastructure. Served as Ghana’s Minister of Education from 2013 to 2017, shaping educational reforms and policy. Chaired over 20 boards and committees, including the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) and UNESCO’s Executive Board. She is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, recipient of four honorary doctorates, the Global Leadership Award, and many national and international honors. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s achievements exemplify resilience, vision, and dedication. From academia to politics, she has consistently broken barriers and inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams against all odds. Keep #thriving Prof. #thrivinggenerationafrica #thrivinggeneration #ghana #womenempowerment #womenleadership #thrivinggeneration

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet Bertin TCHOFFO, the homeless?Cameroonian entrepreneur who now owns the largest cassava plantation in Cameroon. He has cultivated cassava on 1300 hectares and processes 20 tons daily at his factory, to produce cassava flour, gari, and composite flour. Bertin now owns a bakery that transforms the cassava from his farm into bread and croissants. His company also transforms palm oil into cosmetics products. His company Pafic Sarl currently has 5 distribution points in Yaounde and plans to open 100 distribution points. Bertin Tchoffo was homeless when he traveled to France. He spent 8 months on the streets with no fixed address. He had to do three different jobs to be able to leave the streets A few years later, he made a trip to Cameroon to visit his family, he discovered the opportunity to create an agri-food production and processing unit. He bought his first piece of land in 2012 to construct a factory. With the money he made in Europe, he relocated to Cameroon and invested in cassava cultivation and processing. Today, he has employed over 1000 Cameroonians in various farms, processing, and distribution units. Pafic Sarl also processes bottled water, which is sold at 200 frs for 1.65 liters, margarine (butter), and soap. Tchoffo hopes that if Cameroon increases the production of cassava and embraces bread made from cassava, the importation of wheat flour will reduce drastically. He organizes masterclass conferences named "Back to Africa" to encourage the Cameroonian diaspora and other Africans to invest back home. Keep thriving Bertin #thrivinggeneration #success #hardwork #africansdiaspora

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet Okezue Bell, a remarkable 17-year-old Nigerian-American innovator tackling global challenges through technology. At just 15, he founded Fidutam, a mobile app designed to expand financial access for unbanked and low-income communities. The app provides micro-loans to underserved populations, helping them access essential financial services. Okezue also invented an affordable prosthetic arm that has been successfully tested by amputees and is now being produced and piloted in countries like Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He established an organization that has become one of the largest civil society groups advocating for the ethical use of technology. Keep #thriving Okezue Follow Okezue Bell Check out his work https://lnkd.in/gYQtQ-TX Follow us Thriving Generation Africa #thrivinggeneration #thrivinggenerationafrica #Okezuebell #researcher #ai #innovator #inventor

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet NJEKE JOSHUA EGBE, the visionary entrepreneur from Cameroon using organic farming to nourish women, and provide free food for orphans in his community. Growing up as an orphan in a poor rural area, Joshua experienced the harsh realities of malnutrition. This inspired him to start setting up food gardens for local orphanages even at a young age. When the civil unrest began in Cameroon in 2017, he saw an opportunity to use organic farming as a tool for peacebuilding. Later, he founded Peace Crops, Cameroon, an initiative that has since impacted 9 war-affected rural communities, 11 orphanages, and 8 schools, among others Through his rehabilitation and correction projects, he has empowered displaced orphans and women with agricultural skills to combat unemployment, reduce hunger, and contribute to conflict resolution. During the pandemic, Joshua and his team provided emergency food baskets to over 1,500 marginalized individuals affected by COVID-19. By 2019, the young Cameroonian who was faced with hunger and malnutrition in the interiors of the Bakweri mountainous rural community started the Peace Crops Program to help his community and others who were affected by the civil unrest. Keep #thriving Joshua Follow NJEKE JOSHUA EGBE Check out his company https://lnkd.in/g4gyer8e Follow us Thriving Generation Africa #thrivnggeneration #farming #peacecrops #cameroon #organicfarming #entrepreneur

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet Koffi Jacques Olivier N'guessan, the 25-year-old Ivorian entrepreneur producing leather bags from pineapple fiber Koffi was just 18 when he founded The The Yaletite Entreprise Group of C?te d'Ivoire (TYEGRO-CI), a farming organization involved in growing produce such as cocoa, cassava, maize, bananas, and peanuts in C?te d’Ivoire. It was started to address hunger and poverty in the community, and the company also actively seeks to employ widows and orphans. Koffi rose to prominence with his groundbreaking startup, Tyegro, which turns pineapple fibers into eco-friendly leather alternatives.? But that's not all - Tyegro is also dedicated to cultivating, processing, and marketing 100% organic agricultural products. His dedication paid off when he took home the prestigious $10,000 Anzisha Grand Prize in 2016. But Koffi didn't stop there. In 2021, he launched TYEGROCI, another pioneering venture focused on agriculture and creative waste management. This young entrepreneur's passion for sustainable solutions is inspiring a new generation. Keep #thriving Koffi Follow Koffi Jacques Olivier N'guessan Follow us Thriving Generation Africa for more inspiring stories #youngenterprenuer #leatherbags #sustainability #agric #pinneaple

Hello #thrivingfriends Meet the incredible young woman who runs an orphanage and fosters over 30 children. Tusaiwe YANA is the founder of non-profit organizations "Empowering Young Mothers" and "You Are Not Alone" (YANA), offering help and support to vulnerable people across Malawi. Munkhondya got pregnant when she was 16 and is a single parent to son Jeromy. After a couple of tough years, she was kicked out of her home at age 18, which inspired her to start "Empowering Young Mothers". Empowering Young Mothers currently cares for 33 children, aged between just 6 months old and 17. Each child has a different story. Some have been abandoned, many are orphaned and others were street children with no family or home at all. Munkhondya calls her orphanage "a home" to ensure that her children do not grow up with the negative stigma associated with life in care. Her second organization YANA, was founded in May 2021 and supports nearly 300 vulnerable people in Malawi with a special needs school, two preschools, a vocational school for women, and two support groups for the elderly. Munkhondya was abandoned by her mum at 9 months old before being taken in by her grandparents, who now suffers from PTSD. She started YANA to give other abandoned children the love and support she wished she had received. Keep thriving YANA Follow Tusaiwe YANA Check her foundation https://tusaiweyana.com/ Follow us Thriving Generation Africa for more inspiring stories #thrivinggenerationafrica #thrivinggeneration #yana #inpiration #hlep #orphanage