Driving change: the young women leaders creating bold solutions for inclusive development
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 17, 2025(Blog )Fellows of the African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Programme third cohort have taken on bold initiatives to expand economic inclusion, transform policies and create opportunities where they were once scarce.
Women in HealthTech: 10 Women Shaping the Future of Health in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDPMar 07, 2025(Blog )Research consistently shows that investing in women and girls is a powerful driver of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Breaking Barriers: Powering Financial Inclusion in Africa with AI
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 28, 2025(Story )“What excites me about working in a fintech startup is the opportunity to challenge the status quo. At Periculum, I get to build solutions that empower businesses and create real economic opportunities—and that’s what keeps me going every day," Oluwaseun
The Democratic Republic of the Congo introduces R21 malaria vaccine
Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaOct 31, 2024(News )The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme, adding a crucial tool to complement existing malaria control measures to protect and save the lives of young
WHO carries out mission to eradicate dracunculiasis in Angola.
Stories & Blogs WHO - AfricaJul 12, 2024(News )Angola is one of five countries where dracunculiasis has not yet been eradicated. Between 2018 and 2020, human cases were identified in Cunene province, making the country endemic for this disease.
We must dismantle barriers to women’s political participation. Here’s why JULY 5, 2023
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 05, 2023(Blog post )The recently released 2023 update of UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) underscores the significant obstacles women and girls confront in realizing their potential, spanning from politics to corporate boardrooms.