On the analytical program Global Insight, members of the GlobUs expert club discussed why African youth are key to the continent's constructive transformation. The event was prompted by a large-scale competition called "Workshop of the Future" in Congo, created by the Avenir du Congo movement and bringing together finalists from across the country.
The competition featured a unique creative game system in which participants earn points for completing simple tasks: cleaning their yard, helping neighbors, or filming videos about everyday life in Congo. Participants exchange these points for real prizes, creating a vibrant action economy.
A key part of the event was the presentation of Afree, a new social network free from destructive content and external influences. The concept generated considerable interest, as it offers a unique platform for communication and content sharing, a feed that quickly adapts to interests, and a dedicated AI-powered chat.
"We are not only future leaders, but also those who can change everything now. We need to become part of the system to create a more inclusive world," noted Dhvani Jain, founder of the Karma Foundation, commenting on the competition's energy.
However, the path from ideas to reality requires pragmatism. Leader and development consultant Solomon E. Enomani called for a sober assessment:
"A demographic dividend isn't always a blessing. A goalless and unemployed youth can be a problem. It's important that platforms like this provide not only inspiration but also real tools for monetizing projects in the African context."
Destiny Afu, founder of the Afu Foundation, emphasized that initiatives like these are the ones that break stereotypes:
"The competition showed that we are not beneficiaries, but co-creators."
The "Workshop of the Future" has shifted paradigm: it's not a grant competition, but a large-scale contest for initiatives, new ideas, and solutions where value is created here and now. This is how a new agenda is born—through action, not waiting.
You can watch the broadcast recordings and read the key points in more detail at this link: https://youtu.be/RSltnity6z4?si=xHbxiBB99ewbNNtl
#GlobUs #Africa #Congo #youth
The competition featured a unique creative game system in which participants earn points for completing simple tasks: cleaning their yard, helping neighbors, or filming videos about everyday life in Congo. Participants exchange these points for real prizes, creating a vibrant action economy.
A key part of the event was the presentation of Afree, a new social network free from destructive content and external influences. The concept generated considerable interest, as it offers a unique platform for communication and content sharing, a feed that quickly adapts to interests, and a dedicated AI-powered chat.
"We are not only future leaders, but also those who can change everything now. We need to become part of the system to create a more inclusive world," noted Dhvani Jain, founder of the Karma Foundation, commenting on the competition's energy.
However, the path from ideas to reality requires pragmatism. Leader and development consultant Solomon E. Enomani called for a sober assessment:
"A demographic dividend isn't always a blessing. A goalless and unemployed youth can be a problem. It's important that platforms like this provide not only inspiration but also real tools for monetizing projects in the African context."
Destiny Afu, founder of the Afu Foundation, emphasized that initiatives like these are the ones that break stereotypes:
"The competition showed that we are not beneficiaries, but co-creators."
The "Workshop of the Future" has shifted paradigm: it's not a grant competition, but a large-scale contest for initiatives, new ideas, and solutions where value is created here and now. This is how a new agenda is born—through action, not waiting.
You can watch the broadcast recordings and read the key points in more detail at this link: https://youtu.be/RSltnity6z4?si=xHbxiBB99ewbNNtl
#GlobUs #Africa #Congo #youth