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Collaboration to spotlight innovation and entrepreneurship driving social impact in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda.
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation and technology hubs, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Bird Story Agency, the storytelling platform of Africa No Filter. This collaboration aims to amplify inspiring narratives of women-led innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa, particularly in six focus countries: Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda.
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Through this strategic alliance, AfriLabs and Bird will co-create and disseminate impactful stories showcasing how innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship are transforming women’s health and empowerment. The goal is to challenge stereotypes, celebrate local solutions, and elevate the voices of African women driving change in the innovation ecosystem.
Bringing Women’s Impact Stories to the Global Stage
Women’s health and empowerment are critical to Africa’s sustainable development, and innovation hubs within the AfriLabs network are leading the charge. These hubs are driving groundbreaking solutions in health-tech, digital literacy, economic empowerment, and grassroots community programs.
By partnering with Bird, AfriLabs aims to bring these efforts to a global audience, highlighting the creativity, resilience, and transformative impact of African entrepreneurs and innovators.
Millie Abila, Communications Lead at AfriLabs, emphasized the power of storytelling in driving change:
“We believe storytelling is a powerful tool for change. By partnering with Bird Story Agency, we aim to document and share the journeys of women and organizations in our hubs who are making significant strides in improving health outcomes and empowering communities.”
Mudzithe Phiri, COO & Head of Partnerships at Bird Story Agency, echoed the significance of this collaboration:
“We at Bird Story Agency are thrilled to partner with an organization at the heart of Africa’s creative and startup ecosystem. This collaboration opens the door to powerful, untold stories that highlight the impact of investing in and empowering women—stories that deserve the spotlight for a young, dynamic, and influential African audience.”
Showcasing African-Led Solutions to Global Challenges
Bird, renowned for its authentic and compelling storytelling, will work closely with AfriLabs to capture and share the impact of these innovation hubs. These stories will cover a range of health-tech breakthroughs, digital skills programs, and entrepreneurial success stories, illustrating how African-led solutions are tackling global challenges.
The focus countries—Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Rwanda—are home to some of the most dynamic innovation hubs in AfriLabs’ network. Each hub is uniquely positioned to address pressing issues related to women’s health, economic inclusion, and technological advancement, ensuring that women have the tools and opportunities to thrive in the digital economy.
Driving Narrative Change and Economic Growth
This partnership aligns with AfriLabs’ broader mission to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem and support entrepreneurship-driven economic growth. It also reinforces Bird’s commitment to shifting the narrative about Africa by amplifying stories of progress, resilience, and ingenuity.
By documenting and sharing these impactful stories, AfriLabs and Bird Story Agency hope to inspire policymakers, investors, and stakeholders to further invest in Africa’s women-led innovation and entrepreneurship.
