Education is the foundation of progress, a universal truth that we at Synapse apply with fervour.
Our Education lab was born of a deep-seated conviction: Africa harbours immense potential, a wealth of history, culture and people just waiting to be revealed. To turn this potential into reality, we need to prepare future generations for a constantly changing world.
Our approach
Anticipating future skills
We scan labour market trends to identify key skills and design accurate assessment tools.
Democratising access to training
We develop programmes and platforms that make training, tools and methods for personal and professional development accessible to everyone, particularly future African leaders and entrepreneurs.
Integrating AI into education
We use artificial intelligence to personalise learning, improve accessibility and optimise educational outcomes, because we firmly believe in the potential of this technology for 21st century education.
Promoting retraining and lifelong learning
We create flexible training opportunities to enable people to develop throughout their careers, because we know that learning never stops.
Supporting high-impact entrepreneurship
We encourage the creation and development of businesses that bring meaning and social change, because we are convinced that entrepreneurs are the drivers of positive change in Africa.
To equip Africa with a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs capable of shaping a prosperous future for the continent.
We bring them closer to their goal of contributing to Africa’s development by giving them the tools, skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Our initiatives in the lab
Young African Leaders Initiative
Preparing Africa’s youth to meet the continent’s future challenges is an imperative if Africa is to develop. The launch in 2010 of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
YouthMap Casamance
Funded by USAID, and implemented byInternational Youth Foundation and Synapse , Youthmap Casamance is a programme that forms part of the overall ‘YouthMap’ strategy.
Education Priorité Qualité
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Our education statistics
Here are a few figures to illustrate the impact of Synapse’s activities in the education sector
32700+
Recipients
31400+
Pupils / Students
600+
Facilitators & Coaches
60%
Investment rate