Excitement is in the air as the 36 fellows of the #AfYWL 3rd cohort prepare to head to #AddisAbaba for their Leadership Training These young women are the future of Africa, ready to inspire change I can’t wait to witness their extraordinary journeys! #AfricanWomenLead

Are you an #Africaninnovator with a tech-based solution addressing healthcare challenges across the continent? Then #timbuktooHealthTech startup accelerator programme is for you! Apply before 6th Oct & get a chance to gain; 📚 Mentorship, 💰 Funding 🌐 Supportive network

Vibrant music, inspiring speeches, amazing fashion show… I was honoured to speak at #SierraLeone’s peace concert at United Nations Headquarters. Together, we celebrated the country’s growing orange economy - where creative, cultural & arts industries can generate inclusive growth & dev.

As we mark the International Day of People of #AfricanDescent & the final year in the International Decade of People with African descent, it is critical to honour our collective past, celebrate the present & look fwd to a future where diversity & equality is the norm #EndRacism

Christiana’s dreams were shattered by bandits, but with UN Development’s Mental Health & Psychosocial Prog, supported by United Nations Peacebuilding, she’s reclaiming her life & finding hope Discover her story & UNDP Nigeria’s work in communities affected by violence ➡️ bit.ly/4dEggjH

Leadership is about vision, courage & collaboration. Our 36 #AfYWL Fellows are poised to embrace the challenge. Looking forward to witnessing their growth & impact during their Leadership Training in Addis Ababa next week. #AfricanWomenLead

#Flashback on my incredible mission to Nigeria! 🇳🇬 I was deeply inspired by the vibrant energy, creativity & resilience of Nigerian youth. From #FinTech innovators to social entrepreneurs, the youth I met are driving change & reshaping our continent #timbuktoo #UniPod #HerAfCFTA

To the 36 #AfYWL fellows: Your leadership is an act of defiance, but in a world filled with despair, it is also an act of hope. My dream for you is that where people meet you, they meet a new #Africa, the real Africa! I wish you a wonderful #leadership training in 🇪🇹 this week!

You are the generation that can lift Africa out of the negative narrative... by being who you are: courageous, resilient, compassionate. 💬 Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Africa Director, to the #AfYWL fellows, at the #Leadership training in Addis Ababa. #AfricanWomenLead

‘When I look at you, I see our future. This week is more than a training. Let it be the moment you embrace your potential & responsibility. You are the generation that will bring a new era of leadership - one filled w/ compassion & competence’ ☝🏾My message to #AfYWL fellows

What an incredible day UNDP Africa! We had the honor of hosting our Regional Goodwill Ambassador, @Patorankingfire, at our #NY office. His passion for empowering youth is infectious and our team left inspired & energized by the exchange. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future!

Proud of the 3rd cohort of #AfYWL fellows who just completed an intensive #leadership training week. You’ve emerged stronger, with a clearer purpose & determination, but also responsibility to lead with integrity & compassion 💪🏾 #AfricanWomenLead

I can't but be inspired by the innovation of young people at UR_UNIPOD—taking charge of their future in Rwanda, Africa and beyond.

"Dev't is about keeping hope alive & the UR_UNIPOD gives hope to #Rwandan innovators by equipping them with the tools to scale their ideas & create lasting impact. The DSG’s visit to this space shows United Nations’s commitment to inclusive development,” Said FatmataSesay, our Res. Rep.

#Digital spurs growth, innovation & opportunity in Africa Concordia University UNDP West and Central Africa 🇺🇳 Give1Project are joining forces to equip 2,400 youth in 24 countries w/ cybersecurity skills needed to shape tomorrow’s digital landscape Join this transformative journey! ➡️ concordia-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Climate change is a global reality & @UNDPMalawi is leading the charge towards sustainability w a commitment to 100% renewable energy. Thru solar PV systems & electric vehicles, we’re reducing our carbon footprint, saving costs & driving a greener future. undpgreeningmoonshot.exposure.co/transitioning-…

Always a pleasure to gather w/ Resident Reps across UNDP Africa region🌍 Staying informed on challenges & successes is key to prepare for #UNGA & Summit of the Future Proud of our strong team💪🏾 – united in amplifying Africa's voices & driving progress twd #SDGs #OurCommonFuture

Congratulations to Philemon Yang of #Cameroon on beginning the Presidency of the 79th #UNGA session We reaffirm the Assembly's role in tackling global challenges & are honoured of your support to initiatives like UN Development's #timbuktoo driving Africa towards a better future for all

A true delight to welcome distinguished members of our inaugural UN Development #timbuktoo Board Meeting. Their diverse expertise is invaluable in driving this initiative forward & being on track to: ✅ Create value ✅ Finance value ✅ Capture value ✅ Retain value across #Africa

Pleasure meeting Amb.Abubakar Jidda, Consul General of the Nigeria Consulate in New York. We discussed ways to strengthen our partnership. Looking forward to our collaboration during #UNGA79 & #SummitoftheFuture, as we work together towards shared dev goals. #OurCommonFuture