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Unleashing Creative Potentials for a Better Future

 More than 72 million youth in Africa are not in education, employment or training – the majority of them young women

Africa’s youthful population is fast rising. And addressing the youth inactivity and gender inequalities is very significant, and in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 8 on decent work for all by 2030. In our programs, we enable especially women and young people including those differently abled to translate their unlimited creative potentials into impactful solutions for the transformation of our continent and help reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We empower them with ethical creative education that starts with focusing on the people you want to design for and ends with tangible products or services, developed to suit their specific needs in Africa.

On this journey, the Joyce Ababio Design Foundation works with women and youth and a passionate community of partners to enable youthful, creative leaders including those differently abled with skill grants, startup kits and funds to enterprise to drive the transformation of our continent and empower everyone to realize their dreams.

Creative Education is the Future.

“The future of the continent will be shaped by the way we harness and enable the creative potentials of our women and youth including those differently abled from today.”

Joyce Ababio,
Founder and President,
Joyce Ababio Design Foundation

Together, we can unleash creative potentials including those differently-abled

Join The Skill

The Skill is a passionate community of supporters who help us empower women and youth, including those differently abled.
Their contributions help unleash and enable creative potentials every year.
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Change-Makers Creative Education

Our creative learning program equips women and youth with industry-relevant skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen field.
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Enterprise Support for Livelihood and Jobs

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Help expand our impact

Our goal is to graduate 100,000+  trainees annually by 2025-2030

31,268

women and youth including those differently abled creative potentials are unleashed for a brighter future.

$10 Million

skill grants, startup kits and funds to enterprise have been awarded to especially women and youth.

79%

Graduates including those differently abled are engaged economically and 19% in higher creative education.

7%

differently abled beneficiaries, are driving transformative change within their communities.

Ways to help unleash creative potentials including those differently abled

The JADF needs your support to enhance the experiences of our trainees, transform lives, and provide essential startup resources. Your contribution will particularly benefit women, youth, and individuals who are differently abled, empowering them to achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
The JADF skill grants provide essential funding for training, tools, and materials, enabling youth, women, and differently-abled individuals to turn creative ideas into impactful projects and drive community growth.
Our funds to enterprise offer critical financial support to launch and scale impactful projects. Designed for youth, women, and differently-abled individuals, these funds help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses, driving economic growth and positive change.
The JADF capacity-building programs for trainers are designed to elevate skills and expertise, enabling them to deliver high-quality education and mentorship. By investing in trainers, we amplify their ability to empower others, fostering a cycle of growth and innovation that drives meaningful change across communities.
Our research initiatives focus on understanding key challenges and opportunities within Africa’s creative sectors. By conducting in-depth studies, we gather insights that inform and enhance our programs, ensuring they address real needs and foster sustainable solutions. This research supports evidence-based decision-making and drives innovation across the continent.
Our Creative Mobile Truck Project delivers hands-on creative education and resources directly to underserved communities. Equipped with tools, materials, and expert guidance, the mobile truck travels across regions, providing workshops and training that empower individuals to explore their creativity and develop new skills. This initiative ensures that everyone, regardless of location, has access to the resources needed to turn their innovative ideas into reality.
Volunteer or visit the Joyce Ababio Design Foundation. Support creative education, see transformative projects, and connect with inspiring leaders. Your involvement will make a difference and ignite your passion.

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We are not alone on this journey. The Joyce Ababio Design Foundation collaborates with a vibrant community of partners who share our vision for a transformed Africa. e are not alone on this journey. 

Change-Makers Creative Education

Our creative learning program equips women and youth with industry-relevant skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen field.

Change-Makers Creative Education

Our creative learning program equips women and youth with industry-relevant skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen field.
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