Welcome to JEEF Africa, where we empower the future through technology and entrepreneurship!
About Us
JEEF Africa is a tech and entrepreneurship nonprofit organization helping youth and women learn digital and entrepreneurship skills. We empower the future through technology and entrepreneurship! As a dedicated nonprofit organization based in Nigeria. Our mission is to equip youth, women, and SMEs with the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital and entrepreneurial-driven world. We believe in the transformative power of technology and entrepreneurship to drive economic growth and social change across Africa.
Our Vision
To create a digitally inclusive and economically empowered Africa where youth, women, and SMEs have the skills and opportunities to succeed.
Our Mission
To bridge the digital divide and foster entrepreneurship by providing comprehensive training, resources, and support to youth, women, and SMEs in Nigeria and across Africa.
Our Focus
As a foremost youth and women-led tech nonprofit in Nigeria, our focus is centered on three big pillars:
- Bridging the gender tech gap and making entrepreneurship work for youth and women.
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Economic Empowerment and Job Creation through providing vocational training and job placement services to help youth and women secure employment.
- Raising tech talents to actualize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SDGs JEEF Africa is Addressing
JEEF Africa is committed to addressing several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programs and initiatives. Here are the key SDGs we are operating under:
SDG 1: No Poverty
By empowering youth, women, and SMEs with digital and entrepreneurial skills, JEEF Africa helps create job opportunities and improve economic conditions, thereby contributing to poverty reduction.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Our training programs and educational initiatives provide high-quality, accessible education in technology and entrepreneurship, ensuring inclusive and equitable education for all.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Through programs like EmpowerHER Tech and Women in Tech Leadership, we specifically aim to bridge the gender tech gap, promoting gender equality and empowering women to participate fully in the digital economy.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
By providing skills training and entrepreneurship support, JEEF Africa fosters economic growth and decent work opportunities, especially for youth and women.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
JEEF TechHub and SkillupJobHub initiatives support innovation and build resilient infrastructure by promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation through technology.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Our focus on underserved communities and marginalized groups helps reduce inequalities within and among countries, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We work with various partners, including government bodies, the private sector, and other NGOs, to maximize our impact and promote sustainable development.
The Problem
Africa is currently facing a significant skills gap in technology and entrepreneurship, which hinders its potential for economic growth and innovation. Many youth, women, and small businesses lack access to the necessary training and resources to thrive in the digital age.
The Solution
JEEF Africa addresses these challenges through varieties of targeted programs designed to provide essential skills, resources, and support. Our initiatives are focused on fostering digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.
Strategic Partnerships
We collaborate with various organizations, including the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, to maximize our impact. We are constantly seeking new partnerships with like-minded organizations, donors, and sponsors who share our vision of empowering Africa through technology and entrepreneurship.
Get Involved
Your support can make a difference. Whether through donations, sponsorships, or volunteering, you can help us bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation of African leaders.
Join us on our mission to create a digitally inclusive and economically empowered Africa. Together, we can build a brighter future.