Ambitious.Africa is organizing a webinar dedicated to financial literacy for young women, in collaboration with Women’s Bank, the community and fund managed by Finn Church Aid, the largest organization for international aid in Finland.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are the key to a sustainable future. Empowerment is a fundamental right that everyone should have equal access to since it has the power to transform society by embracing diversity as something beautiful. Women today face several social and societal difficulties based on their gender alone: gender biases, stereotypes, norms, and oppression. Through equal participation in education, politics, economics, and society overall, women gain the confidence they deserve. Because women can - and women will.

Start North is a student-driven community educating students around the world about 5G technology so they can stay ahead of its developments, understand how it will affect society and be used most effectively. Ambitious Africa and Start North are planning to establish 5G learning platforms called ‘5G Mökkis’ in African countries.

Only 30% of Africans have a smartphone. The cost of a smartphone is often equivalent to a full month or half a month all earnings, further data costs are expensive as well. The backbone of Africa's economy and well being are women who spend more than 80% of their earnings on family and the community. By enabling women entrepreneurs access to credit and a smartphone the economic opportunities increase, as do the access to life-changing information related to health, education and civic participation.

This is not the typical Europe meets Africa story. You know that times are changing when like-minded individuals from the Nordics and various African countries join hands to create sustainable development virtually. Out goes the preoccupation with foreign aid and in comes mutual respect and understanding.