About Africa House
Launched in 2020, the Africa House has evolved to become the action platform in accelerating African solutions. We recognize that for Africa to reach its fullest potential of its most important asset, its youthful population, we must be laser focused on equipping African youth. Every partnership, initiative and investment contributes to the main goal of building the human capital that will propel Africa moving forward. We have convened over 1,000 visionaries, leaders, and partners worldwide who are committed to working towards Africa’s rise and equal participation in shared prosperity
Africa is poised to become the talent capital of the 21st century. By 2035, Africa will be putting more people into the workforce than the rest of the world combined…
The 50 by 35 Initiative is an ambitious plan to unlock investments of $50 billion by 2035, building a world-class global African workforce…
The 50 by 35 Initiative will bridge the talent gap by accelerating the building of an African talent pipeline equipped with skills to thrive…
Partners will be required to make specific, measurable commitments annually relevant to African human capital development…
We believe in collaboration, valuing lived experiences, and the long term. Together, we aim to count every step toward Africa’s transformation…
Participants at the Future Forum will be requested to make commitments to advancing the 50 x 35 Initiative, as a result of which they will be connected with specific partners, funders, and media at events throughout 2025 and beyond. For more information about our initiatives and partnership opportunities, please contact us at info@8b.africa or visit our website at www.africahouse.io
We believe Africa’s success is the world’s success. As the world’s youngest and fastest growing continent, Africa is positioned to lead in critical areas—from technology and innovation to green energy and sustainable development. Together, we are accelerating this journey, and we invite partners who share our vision to join us in building this future-ready workforce for Africa and the world.
