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Our Vision

We are working to empower Africa's youth through an education focused on skill development and job training.

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Our People

LEADERSHIP

ANTOINETTE ZOUMANIGUI

Antoinette Zoumanigui is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she studied Global Health, International Relations, and African Studies. Antoinette grew up between Minnesota and Senegal and is a Co-founder of Africa Leads. Her commitment to social entrepreneurship and impact stems from the desire to support children and adolescents who grow up in circumstances that impede their economic and social progress toward a better life. She hopes to continue her journey as an advocate for the developing world.

SELAMAWIT BEKELE

A native of Ethiopia by way of California, Selamawit is a Co-founder of Africa Leads. Motivated by her childhood in a resource-poor area, Selamawit developed an interest in social impact and community interventions. This interest stuck with her through college, leading her to get her BA in Health and Societies with a focus on Global Health from the University of Pennsylvania.

Outside of work, Selamawit is likely to be found watching a documentary or practicing her French.

OUSMANE FALL

Ousmane Fall is a graduate of the University of Dakar where he specialized in both Human Rights Studies and Project Management. Ousmane, a native of Kaolack, is Africa Leads’ Program Coordinator in Senegal.