Empower 10 Million African Girls to Thrive

The 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) initiative continues to gain extraordinary momentum, transforming the lives of young women across Africa through JA's experiential entrepreneurship and leadership programs.

To date, more than 60,000 girls across Rwanda and Nigeria have completed JA Africa’s foundational entrepreneurship programs, marking an important milestone in our journey toward reaching 10 million African girls. Beyond the numbers, this progress represents thousands of young women gaining practical skills, discovering new possibilities, and developing the confidence to pursue their ambitions.

Impact Stories

Behind every milestone is a girl whose story demonstrates what is possible when young women are given the right tools, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed.

1. Chioma Lucy Okwaibe from Nigeria took part in the JA Company Program and attended LEAD Camp, where she gained the confidence to pursue her passion for technology. Despite being discouraged from entering a male-dominated field, Chioma excelled in her UTME and WASSCE exams and has been admitted to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, to study Software Engineering, proving that African girls can lead and excel in technology and innovation.
2. Safi Chibwe from Zambia took part in the JA Company Program in Zambia and represented her country at the Regional Company of the Year Competition. Safi Chibwe was selected among the top 15 students by Zambia’s Ministry of Education and has been admitted to the University of Zambia, as well as awarded a partial Edoofa Scholarship to study Computer Science and Engineering in India. Passionate about STEM, Safi hopes to inspire other young girls to innovate and lead with confidence.

Building Collective Action

As the 10MAG initiative continues to expand its reach, JA Africa is strengthening efforts to build a wider community of supporters committed to advancing opportunities for girls across the continent.

We recently launched the 10 Million African Girls (10MAG) Pledge, inviting individuals, organisations, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to join the movement by committing to mentor girls, provide financial support, and amplify the initiative’s message and mission across Africa.

The pledge is an opportunity for supporters to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action. Whether through mentorship, funding, partnerships, skills development, or advocacy, every contribution can help create pathways for girls to access quality learning experiences, develop market-relevant skills, and pursue their aspirations.

Links:

• Learn more about the 10MAG initiative
• Sign the 10MAG pledge