by belva | Aug 24, 2025 | Social Inclusion and Governance
Challenge: Gender Links aimed to strengthen its organizational planning and improve its positioning as a leading provider of Gender Integration (GI) services across Africa. To do this effectively, the organization needed a clear picture of its internal capabilities...
by Axum | Nov 21, 2024 | News
The foundation of a thriving society is a strong education system, and collaborative government partnerships can unlock opportunities at scale for years to come. Together, Axum, Hempel Foundation, TeachUNITED, and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, have...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Digital Infrastructure and Innovation, Knowledge and Learning Ecosystems, Projects
Kenyan youth (ages 18-34) make up 25% of the population; over 30% of this youth population is unemployed and lacks adequate job preparation and information. At the same time, digital technology has penetrated all sectors of the economy, providing the potential to...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Projects, Social Inclusion and Governance
One of our partners developed an initiative to improve access to safe, affordable surgical care in low and middle-income countries. The initiative needed a skilled implementation team to support its three pillars: Leadership Development, Innovation, and Elevating...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Economic Resilience and Transformation, Projects, Social Inclusion and Governance
According to the World Health Organization, only 20% of Africans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic due to inequitable access to infrastructure as well as vaccine hesitancy. One of our partners created a vaccination network to bring...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Economic Resilience and Transformation, Projects, Social Inclusion and Governance
Established in late 2019, a global disease prevention organization formed a partnership and resource mobilization arm. As a newly formed organization with a critical mandate, it faced the pressing challenge of establishing a dedicated secretariat with a skilled and...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Digital Infrastructure and Innovation, Knowledge and Learning Ecosystems, Projects
Emerging technologies (e.g., AI, big data) are driving the 4IR and have a critical role in addressing Africa’s challenges and accelerating agendas. Several challenges (e.g., infrastructure, skills, governance, policy) must be addressed to fully leverage the potential...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Knowledge and Learning Ecosystems, Projects, Social Inclusion and Governance
One of our partners’ goals was to spur Africa’s transition to a circular economy. However, there existed an opportunity to support the organization in building its capacity to profile, develop, and coordinate the implementation of circular economy opportunities. A...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Capital and Investment Mobilization, Climate-Positive Development, Projects
Currently, there is limited funding available for small and mid-scale commercial and industrial renewable energy projects in Southern Africa. Axum was engaged to establish and manage a renewable energy debt fund sponsored by various stakeholders. We supported by...
by Axum | May 21, 2024 | Knowledge and Learning Ecosystems, Projects, Social Inclusion and Governance
Historically, international media has marginalized voices from the global south, leading to biased perspectives and limited representation. Yet, empowering underrepresented communities in the film industry presents an opportunity to promote diversity and inclusion in...
