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ABOUT I-TRAIN AFRICA

Who we are

I-Train Africa is an Edtech social enterprise focused on sustainable development goals (SDGs) 4 -Education, 5 – Gender Equality, and 8 -Decent work and economic growth. This social enterprise was born owing to the apparent gap in the education offered in Nigeria and Africa. This education primarily doesn’t meet the needs of the 21st-century workforce. The gap I-Train Africa is trying to bridge is the apparent disconnect between the knowledge and skills acquired from formal/vocational education and the knowledge and skills needed to work in the 21st century.

We also solve the knowledge problem of the lack of understanding and alignment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. I-Train Africa has, since its inception, created different learning series, programs, and events to educate and train women, men, youths, and professionals on the SDGs, tech & and digital skills, workplace skills, and global opportunities.

We have built several online communities across various platforms (Over 50,000 members) where we educate on the SDGs and complementary soft/life skills Africans need to deliver work and tasks that lead to employability or wealth creation.

VISION

Our vision is to build an ecosystem of African youths who have the clarity, information, knowledge, and skills to build the future we want.

MISSION

By 2030, we aim to help 10 million African youths, women, and professionals gain clarity, upskill, and become tech-savvy, globally visible sustainability champions and global citizens by offering them simplified knowledge, information, and mentorship.

                  AIM                         

We aim to achieve our vision by creating ABC:

  • Awareness of the knowledge and skills needed by youth.
  • Blueprint programs on knowledge and skills required by youth.
  • A community where this knowledge and skills can be found.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju (PhD) is a multipotentialite who excels as an educator, coach, academic, entrepreneur, SDGs, and global opportunities expert. She is strongly dedicated to youth and women’s empowerment through skills acquisition and champions realising the SDGs.

Having served as a UNLEASH Ambassador in both 2021 and 2022 and as the UPG sustainability leader of 2021, Dr Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju’s remarkable journey includes securing over 35 global opportunities, such as grants, awards, business labs, innovation labs, and fellowships that have taken her across five continents. Her impact extends to training over 40,000 youths across Africa, equipping them with SDG knowledge and the path to global opportunities through her programs.

At the helm of the Global Mentorship Conference, an annual event uniting youths, women, and professionals across Africa, Aderinsola orchestrated the inaugural edition that reached over 800,000 people. The event saw participation from 40+ African countries, with 14,000+ registered attendees and 35 speakers from 25+ nations. Her academic pursuits shine through as she previously taught chemistry at a university from 2019 to 2022, and her contributions extend to several publications in international journals.

Renowned for her impactful speaking engagements and mentorship, Dr. Adio-Adepoju inspires and empowers her audience to achieve clarity, direction, and tangible results. She’s a dedicated social entrepreneur holding a mini MBA from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and boasts over 13 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management, and teaching.

As the founder of I-Train Africa, an Edtech social enterprise, her vision revolves around cultivating a generation of African youths armed with the knowledge, skills, and direction to shape a promising future. Notably, she led the “My Body My Planet” global climate action project at the Natural History Museum of London in 2022, followed by a substantial role as a worldwide program coordinator for the “Global We” project at the Museum for the United Nations (UN Live), spanning across 23+ locations.

Adding to her accomplishments, Mrs. Aderinsola Adio-Adepoju enjoys a happy marriage and is blessed with children.

Meet Our Team Members

Meet Muinat Rasaq, the organization’s communication officer. He plays a pivotal role in enhancing the Edtech organization’s brand presence and growth. 

Muinat excels in strategic communication and marketing. She possesses a unique talent for crafting and refining engaging communications and marketing content across diverse channels, such as social media and newsletters.     

By cultivating unwavering trust within the target audience, she skillfully transforms paying customers into enthusiastic advocates, contributing to the narrative of success.

As the primary point of contact, Muinat adeptly manages various interactions, overseeing social media engagement, communicating with clients, and shaping the organization’s weekly newsletter. 

With an unwavering commitment to impactful growth and self-improvement, she thrives in the organization and embraces each day as an opportunity to evolve.

Beyond her professional pursuits,  she loves spending quality time with family and friends. This cherished trait underscores her dedication to forging meaningful connections and fostering a harmonious work-life balance.

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