Seeds of Change: Rural Development in Liberia
The road to Kolita Wolah isn’t for the faint-hearted. Our cramped car inched through Monrovia’s traffic, luggage piled high on the roof, stopping at numerous checkpoints where officers seemed more interested in collecting “fees” than checking documents. But this journey—uncomfortable as it was—perfectly represents what Global Impact Innovators stands for: persistence in reaching communities others […]
Côte d’Ivoire Rural Entrepreneurship: GII’s First Step in West Africa
This spring, I traveled to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to lay the groundwork for Global Impact Innovators’ first expansion focused on Côte d’Ivoire rural entrepreneurship and empowerment in Francophone West Africa. It was a meaningful milestone for our organization, marking the beginning of what we hope will be a long-term commitment to empowering communities across the […]
Ghana Youth Empowerment: GII & Kingy Africa Unite
In April 2025, Global Impact Innovators (GII) traveled to Ghana to begin a powerful collaboration with Kingy Africa. This grassroots nonprofit works directly with underserved youth in vulnerable communities. This visit marks a pivotal step in GII’s Ghana youth empowerment strategy. As we expand our mission across West Africa, we remain committed to promoting entrepreneurship, […]
Entrepreneurship in Accra: GII Meets Innovators in Ghana’s Capital
This week in Accra was a powerful deep dive into entrepreneurship in Accra. I met someone from the city at the African Tech Summit in Kenya earlier this year, and they invited me to a local entrepreneur gathering. I thought it’d be a standard meeting, but the place was buzzing. The entrepreneurial vibe was just […]
Rural Entrepreneurship in Ghana: Community Impact
South African village entrepreneurship began with a conversation in Bangkok, Thailand.. As my friend spoke of South African village entrepreneurship began with a conversation in Bangkok, Thailand. As my friend spoke of his homeland—Ramokokastad, in South Africa’s North West Province—his eyes lit up with pride. He painted pictures with his words: rolling hills, vibrant community […]
Rural Entrepreneurship in Ghana: Community Impact
This past week, Global Impact Innovators (GII) took a major step in supporting rural entrepreneurship in Ghana by participating in the Africa Tech Summit (ATS)—a gathering of forward-thinking entrepreneurs and organizations using technology to drive Africa’s future. At GII, we believe in technology and entrepreneurship as catalysts for economic empowerment. ATS provided an invaluable space […]
Empowering Entrepreneurship in Mathare Valley, Nairobi
As someone deeply committed to community and economic development, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative impact of a 6-week project focused on Product Management in the heart of Nairobi’s Mathare Slums. Over these weeks, we worked closely with talented young leaders at the Good Samaritan Children’s Home and Rehabilitation Center. Their resilience, […]
Rural Technology in Africa: Bridging the Tech Gap
This week, Global Impact Innovators had the privilege of attending the African Tech Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, held on February 12th and 13th, brought together some of the most innovative minds in African technology—companies, startups, and changemakers all working to shape the future of tech on the continent. We didn’t just attend. We […]