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As climate change continues to shape economies, livelihoods, and communities across Africa, the need for practical, future-focused solutions has never been more urgent. Recognising this reality, Edges Africa, in partnership with YASIF Nigeria, has launched a Free AI and Climate Change Course aimed at equipping young Africans with relevant digital…

IntroductionWhen women rise, communities rise. Yet women are often excluded from the very opportunities that drive innovation and sustainability. HER-EDGE, one of EDGES Africa’s flagship programs, is changing that narrative by equipping women with green and digital skills for the future. 1. The Gender Gap in Tech and SustainabilityWomen make…

IntroductionEvery year, Africa generates millions of tons of plastic waste. But what if this waste wasn’t just trash? What if it could become treasure — fueling jobs, businesses, and innovation? That’s the vision behind EDGES Africa’s Trash to Treasure initiative. 1. The Waste Crisis in AfricaPlastic pollution clogs rivers, damages…