Akaraka-AI Foundation
Equipping Africans under 30 to earn a living—and build a life—through AI and spiritual entrepreneurship.
60%
of Africa is under 25
1B+
young Africans by 2050
$15T
AI economy by 2030
A Civilisational Moment—and a Civilisational Responsibility
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping who earns, who owns, and who decides. Africa’s youth—the largest and fastest-growing population of young people on Earth—are at risk of being written out of that story before it’s fully told.
The Akaraka AI Foundation exists to change that.
The Wealth Gap Is Widening
AI is being built by, and primarily for, a small class of wealthy technologists. Without intervention, this concentrates economic power and deepens existing global inequality.
Young Africa Is Being Left Behind
Africa has the world’s youngest population. Yet millions of talented young people remain excluded from the AI economy because they lack access to training, mentorship, capital, and opportunity.
Skills Alone Aren't Enough
Technical knowledge without values creates workers for existing systems—not leaders capable of building better ones.
Young people need both practical AI capability and ethical grounding.
The Window Is Narrow
The foundations of the AI economy are being built today.
Who is included now will determine who benefits for generations to come.
OUR PROGRAMMES
AI Skills Foundations
Accessible training in artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies.
Soulpreneur Accelerator
Helping young entrepreneurs build AI-powered businesses rooted in purpose, ethics, and community impact.
Ubuntu Mentorship Network
Connecting participants with mentors across Africa and the diaspora through meaningful relationships built on trust and service.
The Way
Workshops on leadership, purpose, resilience, spiritual formation, and ethical decision-making.
Community AI Labs
Community spaces where young people apply AI to solve local challenges and create practical solutions.
African Futures Fund
Providing seed funding and support for promising AI ventures that prioritise community benefit and long-term sustainability.
Who We Serve
The Foundation exists for Africans under 30 who are ready to learn, build, and lead.
Whether you’re:
- Curious about AI
- Starting a business
- Seeking purpose
- Leading your community
there is a place for you here.
Apply as a Participant
Become a Mentor
Partner With Us
Africa’s Next Generation Deserves More Than Access.
Email: hashan@akaraka-ai.com
Call Anytime: (314) 228-9090