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Lethabo Monametsi envisions a future for Africa where youth empowerment and economic resilience thrive, rooted in local systems rather than migration. They advocate for investments in education and collaboration across borders, emphasizing the potential of young Africans as innovators and leaders. Migration is seen as necessary but not the main strategy for development.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s heartbreaking loss of her son highlights Nigeria’s healthcare crisis. The piece by Stella Igweamaka emphasizes inadequate systems, medical negligence, and the need for reform. The author envisions a future where healthcare is equitable, supported by strong policies and infrastructure, ensuring that no family suffers due to preventable failures in care.
In 2025, Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandapani launched AfroRise2050, a fellowship connecting African immigrants to their homelands and the world. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Generation1.ca unveils “Our Dreams for Africa” anthology, highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants of colour and promoting cultural exchange, knowledge and support within and across the African immigrant diaspora.
Generation1.ca and the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce (PACC) collaborate to enhance the visibility and opportunities for diaspora Africans. They aim to reverse brain drain, encourage self-reliance, and promote reinvestment through initiatives like AfroRise2050. Their efforts focus on connecting talent to global opportunities and fostering economic vitality across Africa.
