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Youth Mentored
Transforming Lives Through Technology, Education & Entrepreneurship
Since 2020, Tedi Africa has been empowering youth, refugees, and women to fulfill their potential and rise above poverty.
Our Impact in Numbers
Real outcomes from our programs across South Sudan and Kenya.
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Global Recognitions
Our Pillars of Impact
The focus areas that drive measurable change.
Youth Development
Mentorship, internships, and scholarships that shape the next generation of leaders.
Refugee Empowerment
Supporting refugee scholars, teen mothers, and storytellers through education and opportunity.
Women's Economic Empowerment
Training refugee women to build sustainable businesses and financial independence.
Research & Innovation
Grounding our programs in evidence, learning, and scale — launching in 2025.
From Kakuma to Harvard – Meet Gatdor
Gatdor, a bright refugee scholar from Kakuma Refugee Camp, joined our mentorship program in early 2023. With personalized coaching and university support, he made history in December 2024 by earning a place at Harvard University. His journey proves what is possible when talent meets opportunity. In his own words, Gatdor told us: "This is what we have got: Harvard. Thank you for your mentorship and guidance. At last, the dream came true."
Read Full StoryYouth Development & Internships
Empowering Youth Through Opportunity
- Over 100 youth mentored and career-guided
- 20+ scholarship beneficiaries since 2023
- 4 students admitted to top-ranked global universities
- Paid and skills-based internships for youth from underserved communities
“The internship at Tedi Africa taught me leadership, design thinking and digital tools – it changed my life.”
Refugee Youth & Young Mothers Initiatives
Restoring Hope for Displaced Youth
- Refugee Scholars Initiative active in Kakuma for over a year
- One scholar placed at Harvard University in December 2024
- Refugee Journalism program enabling youth to tell their own stories
- Supporting 5 young refugee mothers to regain their dreams in education and business
Women's Economic Empowerment
Since 2021, we have trained 10 urban refugee women in business, digital literacy and entrepreneurship. Today, 3 of them run independent ventures — creating jobs and dignity in their communities.
Training & Mentorship
Digital Literacy
Enterprise Launch
10 Women Trained
3 Businesses Launched
Achievements & Recognition
2021
- Received our first $1,000 grant from a Tedi Africa supporter
- Awarded $1,000 by Global Refugee Youth Network (GRYN)
2023
- Awarded One Young World Scholarship — Belfast Summit
- Selected for UN Global Refugee Forum (Geneva), supported by The New Humanitarian
Research & Innovation
In 2025, we are launching a flagship Research & Innovation program to evaluate, improve and scale our interventions using rigorous evidence.
2025 LaunchIn 2025, we are launching a flagship Research & Innovation program to evaluate, improve and scale our interventions using rigorous evidence.
Testimonials
What people say about Tedi Africa
Paul Ngoun Gai
Internship Participant
"My experience at Tedi Africa has been incredibly rewarding, as it has provided me with the platform to foster optimism about Africa's future and contribute to meaningful initiatives."
William Mabor
Community Liaison
"Our Community Liaison has played a huge part in mentoring and teaching young refugee high school students. Following his outstanding high school achievement and winning a scholarship to University of Windsor in Canada through the WUSC Scholarship Program."
