Nkosi Vogt: Agribusiness in South Africa

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In June, 2018 GPA made a $5000 grant to Nkosi Vogt to teach youth how to develop and manage an organic pig farm. The project not only supported youth entrepreneurship but, address severe food insecurity in the region.

One participant stated, “I have a daughter and I am a single mom. I was working with my dad in the construction industry when our business fell apart. I decided to try something and approached Nkosi Vogt about their piggery. Upon starting, I was given a female piglet, they grow up fast and soon it will be ready to breed. I have appreciated learning this trade. We have found a butchery to distribute our porkers to….”

Film for Life: teaching youth skills in the booming film industry while advocating for free and fair elections in Nigeria

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GPA was proud to provide a $5000 grant to LFA (“Film for Life”) led by well-known Nigerian Director, Chris Ihidero. This project equipped 9 young film makers with the expert understanding and participation in this booming Nigerian industry. Hundreds applied for this opportunity, 3 teams of youth were ultimately selected to “pitch” their film ideas and the winning film entry was made into a short film to educate the community about free and fair elections.

Empower and Serve Kenya: coding for Kenyan women

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With a $4300 grant from GPA, Empower and Serve Kenya developed an innovative alliance with local organizations to identify and train young Kenyan women in coding, web design and digital media and support them in their entrepreneurial endeavors.  Their “DigiLab” concept initially trained 76 women and girls, including several “trainers.”  GPA has provided a second level grant of $10,000 to expand and replicate the program in other economically depressed areas of the region.

Tech ME: computer training and entrepreneurial skills to Nigerian Women

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GPA provided a $4665.00 grant in July, 2018 for Tech Me to provide ICT (computer) training to 45 women, who have been systemically excluded from this industry.  The program taught them how to build a website, fix a smartphone, digital marketing and entrepreneurial skills. Over 500 women applied, 45 were accepted and 39 completed training. 15 received local funding for seed money to support their businesses, 2 were hired by local companies and 3 participated in internships.